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1899 Quicksilver Sue
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, Uncommon
The first edition of this uncommon work.
Author's own copy, signed and inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, "Laura E. Richards, Author's Copy, not to be taken from the home".
'Quicksilver Sue' follows the adventures of two young girls named Mary and Sue, who become friends whilst growing up in a small and quiet village.
Illustrated with a frontispiece, and six plates, by W. D. Stevens
By Laura E. Richards, an American novelist who wrote more than ninety works during her career, including more children's books, as well as biographies and poetry.
Collated, complete.
Condition
In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally smart. Spine is faded. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A small patch of discolouration to the tail of the front board. A few very light marks to the boards and spine. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Very Good
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