{"product_id":"heirloom-library-louisa-alcott-little-women-good-wives-illustrated-set-book","title":"Heirloom Library Louisa Alcott Little Women \u0026 Good Wives Illustrated Set Book","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Woman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisa May Alcott\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeirloom Library Louisa Alcott Little Women \u0026amp; Good Wives Illustrated Set\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a charming mid20th century Heirloom Library Limited edition set featuring Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classics — “Little Women” and “Good Wives” — beautifully illustrated by William Littlewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese classic novels follow the lives of the March sisters during and after the American Civil War. Together, they present the full story of the girls’ journey from childhood into adulthood, cherished for generations for their warmth, moral depth, and strong female characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Set Includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tLittle Women by Louisa M. Alcott (Heirloom Library Limited, London)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tGood Wives by Louisa M. Alcott (Heirloom Library Limited, London)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Illustrated By:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Littlewood – with delicate fullcolour and blackandwhite illustrations that bring these timeless stories vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Product Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPublisher: Heirloom Library Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tFormat: Hardcover with dust jackets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tDust Jacket Style: Classic illustrated front with gold embossed lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tInterior Covers: Patterned endpapers in pink\/green and cream tones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Condition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tBoth dust jackets are worn, with visible edge wear, small tears, and scuffing, especially on the spine and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tLittle Women’s spine has a noticeable tear and some creasing at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tGood Wives cover is in slightly better condition, but still shows corner wear and some shelf rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tInside pages are generally clean, but with agerelated yellowing and foxing, particularly on the inner boards and prelim pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tBinding on both books remains intact and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tComes with a vintage decorative bookmark (found inside Good Wives), adding nostalgic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e About Louisa May Alcott \u0026amp; These Editions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American novelist best known for her semiautobiographical novel Little Women, published in 1868. Its sequel, Good Wives (1869), follows the sisters into adulthood, marriage, and personal growth. These Heirloom Library editions were likely produced in the 1950s, created to be keepsakequality books for young readers. The publisher was known for decorative and collectible editions designed to last generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why Choose This Set?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCollectible Vintage Design: Lovely illustrated dust jackets with ornate detailing and patterned boards underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tGreat Gift or Display Piece: A perfect present for fans of literary classics, period design, or vintage children’s books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tOriginal Illustrations: These editions feature delicate, eraspecific illustrations by William Littlewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos closely to assess condition before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605327475035,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_d982ad8a-8aee-43c7-af32-e46e7f28f1af.jpg?v=1773699383","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/heirloom-library-louisa-alcott-little-women-good-wives-illustrated-set-book","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}