Little women 1st edition

The illustrations were by her sister May, upon whom the character of Amy was based. Drawing on memories of childhood, the author portrayed the daily lives of Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg March—portraits of the four Alcott sisters. The original issues of each part are therefore quite rare. Item Number: Boston: Robert Brothers, The front cover has an oval shaped hole like a picture frame for a color shot of four girls around a mother reading to them. The spine is tight.

The pages are white with little wear and feature lots of color pictures from the movie. There is a marked out name inside the front cover and some light orange marker at the top. Also find Hardcover First Edition. Published by Honor Books, Used - Hardcover Condition: Fine. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Except for the gift note on the presentation page, the book is as new. About the book: Three Christmas stories tell of an orphan who finds a new home, a little girl who rescues a bird, and a horse who shares her life story at midnight on Christmas Eve.

Carr, M. New - Hardcover Condition: New. Quantity: 4. Condition: New. First Thus. Published by Harper Collins, Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good.

Trade Paperback. Standard used condition. Reading copy or better. Used Book. Published by Penguin Books, London, New - Softcover Condition: new. Condition: new. The charming story of four 'little women' - Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - and their wise and patient mother Marmee, was an instant success when first published in Enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England, the March sisters have been adored for generations.

Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.

In her enlightening, thoughtful introduction, Elaine Showalter discusses Louisa May Alcott's influences, and her aspirations for Little Women, as well as the impact the novel has had on such women writers as Joyce Carol Oates and Cynthia Ozick. This edition also includes notes on the text by Siobhan Kilfeather and Vinca Showalter. Little Women is the heartwarming story of the March family that has thrilled generations of readers.

Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Published by Dell, NY, Seller: Books from the Crypt , N. Potomac, MD, U. Mass Market Paperback. Tie-in cover. Creasing; tanning; edge and corner wear. Published by Aladdin Company, NY, Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc. Drawing on memories of childhood, the author portrayed the daily lives of Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg March—portraits of the four Alcott sisters.

The original issues of each part are therefore quite rare. BAL , Grolier, American Old gift inscriptions, owner signature.

Alcott wrote under pseudonyms during her early career so there are also a number of novels not immediately identifiable as her work. Alcott's first published work was Flower Fables which had an initial print run of just 1, copies and came styled in a "gift" format.

Even putting the literary acclaim to one side, the prices achieved by first editions of Little Women put it firmly into the "highly collectable" bracket.

For a collector wanting to obtain lesser works by Alcott, there are real opportunities. Alcott, Louisa May.