Novel Wise and Otherwise Pansy Illustrated Antique Book

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Used, vintage condition The spine and covers show noticeable signs of wear, including fading, rubbing, and softened corners. There is visible yellowing and foxing on the pages due to age, and some minor spotting on the inner boards. The book remains intact and readable, with all pages present. Some signs of past ownership or gentle use are visible, consistent with vintage book storage.

Type: Novel

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Book Title: Wise and Otherwise

Author: Pansy (Isabella Alden)

Features: Illustrated

Topic: Illustration

This item is an antique copy of Wise and Otherwise by Pansy (the pen name of Isabella Alden), published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, with locations in London, New York, Melbourne, and Salisbury Square. Pansy was a prolific and popular author of inspirational Christian fiction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This edition includes a blackandwhite frontispiece illustration titled "Dr. Douglass knelt in front of her," adding visual charm to this sentimental and spiritually uplifting narrative.

Product Details:

• Title: Wise and Otherwise

• Author: Pansy (Isabella Alden)

• Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited

• Format: Hardcover

• Language: English

• Illustrations: Includes frontispiece

• Genre: Christian fiction / Inspirational literature

• Country of Publication: United Kingdom

Design Features:

• Decorative bluegreen cloth spine with gold pansy flower motif and gilt lettering

• Beautiful ornamental chapter headings

• Periodtypical typography and page layout

Condition:

Used, vintage condition.
The spine and covers show noticeable signs of wear, including fading, rubbing, and softened corners. There is visible yellowing and foxing on the pages due to age, and some minor spotting on the inner boards. The book remains intact and readable, with all pages present. Some signs of past ownership or gentle use are visible, consistent with vintage book storage.

About the Author:

“Pansy” was the pen name of Isabella Macdonald Alden, a beloved American writer whose works combined fiction with strong moral and religious teachings. Her stories were widely read among young women and Christian households during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, and they remain collectible for their historical and inspirational value.

Why Choose This Copy?

• Charming Decorative Binding: Floral design spine with period illustration

• Collectible Inspirational Fiction: For fans of 19thcentury Christian literature

• Antique Character: Authentic aging gives it a nostalgic vintage appeal

• Great Gift for Collectors: A piece of spiritual fiction history with timeless values