1901 Dog of Flanders Christmas Story LC Page Illustrated Antique Book Wear 23
$ 3.7
Description
1901 Dog of Flanders Christmas Story LC Page Illustrated Antique Book Wear 23. A Dog of Flanders: A Christmas Story. This is an original 1901 antique edition of. Despite its rough exterior, this 1901 L.C. Page printing remains a charming artifact of historical children's literature and early 20th-century publishing history. This is an original 1901 antique edition of A Dog of Flanders: A Christmas Story by the celebrated Victorian author Marie Louise de la Ramée, who wrote under her famous pseudonym, Ouida. Published in Boston by L.C. Page and Company, this hard-to-find turn-of-the-century printing features classic illustrations that bring the poignant narrative to life. The story follows the moving journey of Nello, a young orphan with artistic aspirations, and his fiercely devoted Belgian draft dog, Patrasche, as they brave adversity together. [1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ] Please note that this antique volume is not in very good condition and shows significant signs of historic wear . It is being offered as-is, making it an affordable filler copy or a candidate for restoration. The outer hardcover cloth boards exhibit heavy shelf wear, distinct rubbing along the edges, and noticeable fraying or splitting at the spine ends and corners. The cover design and gilt or ink lettering show clear fading, and the exterior surfaces display prominent age-discoloration, minor staining, or surface scuffing from decades of handling. Internally, the text block remains complete, but the binding is fragile, showing loose hinges or split mesh areas common for a well-loved children's book of this age. The interior pages remain entirely legible but exhibit heavy paper aging, distinct foxing, handling smudges, and frayed or chipped margins on some leaves. There may be loose or detached illustration plates, vintage owner inscriptions, or tape repairs from previous generations. Please meticulously inspect all the provided high-resolution listing photographs to gauge the exact condition of the spine, boards, and interior pages before placing your bid. Despite its rough exterior, this 1901 L.C. Page printing remains a charming artifact of historical children's literature and early 20th-century publishing history. It is highly collectible for those who appreciate the patina of a heavily read antique book or collectors specializing in early editions of canine and Victorian fiction. The book will be packed with care using extra protective materials to ensure it suffers no further wear during transit. If you need any additional close-up photos of the title page, specific flaws, or illustrations, please feel free to send a message before bidding!
