Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849-1924). Little Lord Fauntleroy. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1886.

8vo. Frontispiece and title vignette, numerous illustrations by Reginald B. Birch; 14pp. publisher's catalogue at end. (A few marginal stains.) Original brown pictorial cloth stamped in red and gilt, brown coated endpapers (slight lean, foot of spine worn, light rubbing to fore-corners, front hinge repaired); folding chemise and morocco-backed slipcase. Provenance: Charles J. Rosenbloom (bookplate).

FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE with the De Vinne printer’s device on p.210, signature mark 12 present, and the publisher’s ads at the end. SIGNED BY BURNETT on the front flyleaf.

First published serially in St. Nicholas Magazine (November 1885–October 1886), Burnett’s book “earned wide praise on its publication; enthusiastic reviewers included Louisa May Alcott, and among its English admirers was Gladstone” (Carpenter & Prichard, 316). BAL 2064.

[With:] BURNETT. Autograph letter signed ("Frances Hodgson Burnett"), to Mr. Eduards, Chapman Cottage, 3 February 1909. 1p., 12mo, single fold. Burnett discusses contracts and prospects for her novel, A Lady of Quality.

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