1930s Black Beauty Anna Sewell Illustrated Vintage Book Spine Blue Cloth

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Used – AcceptableCover: Worn spine with heavy discoloration/fading; visible wear consistent with agePages: Generally clean with minimal foxing and some natural aging visibleBinding: Intact and holding; inner pages are securePresentation Page: Contains an inscription ("Presented to John Main for excellent work")

Publication Year: 1930

Format: Cloth Book

Language: English

Book Title: Black Beauty

Era: 1930s

Author: Anna Sewell

Narrative Type: Fiction

Features: Illustrated

Publisher: Vintage Books

Topic: Beauty

Vintage: Yes

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Description:
This item is a vintage edition of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, illustrated by Lucy KempWelch. This charming copy was specially printed "With the Compliments of the North Mail" and features classic linedrawing illustrations, including a frontispiece titled "I wonder who is coming in my place?"

The book features a textured blue cloth hardcover with an embossed ship design on the front and spine. The gilt title and author text on the spine are still legible.

Product Details:

• Title: Black Beauty

• Author: Anna Sewell

• Illustrator: Lucy KempWelch (line drawings)

• Publisher Note: With the Compliments of the "North Mail"

• Cover Type: Blue cloth hardcover with embossed details

• Language: English

• Edition Features: Vintage presentation inscription inside (“Presented to John Main for excellent work”)

Design Highlights:

• Gilt text on spine with decorative embossing and ship motif

• Decorative floral border pressed into the front cover

• Illustrated frontispiece and clean, readable contents layout

Condition:
Used – Acceptable

• Cover: Worn spine with heavy discoloration/fading; visible wear consistent with age

• Pages: Generally clean with minimal foxing and some natural aging visible

• Binding: Intact and holding; inner pages are secure

• Presentation Page: Contains an inscription ("Presented to John Main for excellent work")

• Box/Slipcover: Not included

Why Choose This Copy? Perfect for collectors of vintage or early 20thcentury editions, this unique presentation copy carries both charm and historical value. Whether you’re expanding your collection or searching for a gift with character, this edition of Black Beauty offers classic appeal.

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