ALCOTT, Louisa May "Little Women: or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy." [Roberts Bros, 1871]

ALCOTT, Louisa May. Little Women: or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.

Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1871. 16mo, complete in two volumes. Illustrated. Later printing of the first two-volume set. Both volumes later rebound by Wm Von Heil of Brooklyn in brick red cloth with spine labels and gilt decoration. Endpapers renewed. Light wear to bindings, hinges sound. Scattered soiling internally, corner dampstain, and several torn page edges in Vol 1. Very Good-.

A charming early edition of Alcott’s beloved classic issued in two volumes. The professional rebinding by noted Brooklyn binder Wm Von Heil adds collectible appeal for those interested in fine craftsmanship alongside literary history. Gulliver, pg 30.