Description: At first people refuse to believe that a strange new thing can be done, then they begin to hope it can be done, then they see it can be done--then it is done and all the world wonders why it was not done centuries ago. Here we offer the first US edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's book, The Secret Garden, published by Frederick A. Stokes, New York, in 1911. The book features early color illustrations.Boards are edgeworn with a scuffed pastedown (please see pics.) Lightly worn endpapers. A few pages bear light fingerprints. Original frontispiece tissue intact. The binding is very tight and square, the text and illustrations are very bright and crisp. 375 pages. Measures approximately 7.5 x 5.5-inches. This classic first will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a very thoughtful gift.** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!*****Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***
Price: 499.95 USD
Location: Bronx, New York
End Time: 2023-11-04T19:59:48.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Region: North America
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Publisher: Frederick A. Stokes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Classics
Subject: Children's
Year Printed: 1911
