Lot 206
Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables, First Edition (1908). (1874-1942) One of the most beloved books of the early 20th Century, Anne of Green Gables has become one of the best selling novels of all time, exceeding 50 million copies and translated into 25+ languages. Not surprisingly, First Editions of Montgomery's novel are some of the most sought by collectors and libraries in the world and can command tens of thousands of dollars. Clearly the appeal has remained due to the numerous versions put to stage, screen and television spanning decades winning new generations of fans.
L. C. Page & Co., First Impression, April 1908. Hardcover. Variant bindings. this volume being in tan cloth. The first impression of the first edition. Mounted pictorial label on front panel. Illustrations by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus. 8 pages of publisher's advertisements at end.
Condition: very good ++ tan covers exhibiting light wear, with very minor scuffs and spotting. Gold gilt letters along spine have only light scattered dulling of but the cover letters remain nice. There are rubs to pictorial label and scratching but certainly legible. Inside front laid endpaper is a bookplate and on the loose endpaper a remnant of a bookstore sticker which did cause a shadow stain on the opposing laid paper. Those modest issues aside, this volume is in very good ++ condition comensurate with age and would be a prize in any collection. Booksellers may only come by a true first edition once or twice in their lifetime. Here is another rare opportunity. Estimated Value $7,000 - UP
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