Illustrated children's book signed 'Elizabeth Orton Jones' (not authenticated)

This physical item appears to be an illustrated hardcover children's book featuring a front cover with visible text reading 'SONG OF THE SUN' and 'From the Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis of Assisi'. The bottom of the cover includes visible printed text reading 'Illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones'. The cover illustration depicts a child in overalls standing on a brick patio facing a large, radiant yellow sun, flanked by a cat on the left and a dog on the right, all framed by a detailed border of natural elements including leaves, flowers, and small insects. The book displays visible condition issues consistent with age and handling, including edge wear, rubbing along the spine, rounding of the corners, and a circular discoloration or sticker residue near the upper left corner of the cover. The owner has provided unverified context stating the item is in fair condition with a copyright of 1952, though this year-of-make is not directly readable from the portion of the cover shown in the image. The attribution in the name rests upon the visibly printed name located at the lower portion of the front cover. The item exhibits characteristics consistent with mid-20th-century American children's literature illustration styles, though this remains an unverified hypothesis pending in-person physical inspection.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this item is a hardcover children's book featuring a front cover with text reading 'SONG OF THE SUN' and 'Illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones', corresponding to the owner's unverified claim of a 1952 publication and fair condition. The physical item displays visible wear consistent with age and handling, including edge wear, rubbing along the spine, corner rounding, and sticker residue. I can't verify from a photo whether the signature or attribution is completely correct, and an in-person physical inspection would be needed to confirm the true state and publishing details of the book. My value estimate of $50 to $150 assumes the identification is correct and reflects the moderate demand for mid-20th-century illustrated children's literature in collectible yet worn condition. If this item turns out to be a modern reproduction, a facsimile, or unattributed to the named illustrator, the value would likely drop significantly to the $10 to $25 range typical of reading copies. To establish a higher tier of value or confirm authenticity, one would need in-person expert appraisal, detailed physical examination of the paper stock and binding, and thorough provenance documentation.