Boston: Jordon Marsh & Company, 1888. Illustrated by Henry Sandham, (1842-1910). First Edition, First Printing. A Very Good Hardcover.

Dark brown cloth with front decoration in black and gilt, the bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with rubs on the corners and spine tips. Gift Inscription. 7.5 inches tall; 64 pages with 1 page of ads for Jordon Marsh; 14 full-page b/w plates by Henry Sandham. First Edition, First Printing.

First separate edition, and first American edition. BAL second state without printer's imprint on verso of title; Frontispiece picture from the waist up. First appeared in the London, 1888 edition bound following "Sara Crewe".


Very Good / No Dust Jacket. Item #015282

Step into a world of enchantment and adventure with this captivating tale that will transport young readers to a realm where courage and compassion triumph. A timeless treasure for children and bibliophiles alike.

Background Information:
Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of The Secret Garden, created a moving little story for the Jordan Marsh stores in Boston. This charming book is a little gem about innocence, parental love, and social class.

Inspired the 1924 film The Family Secret.

Price: $35.00