1910 The Biography of a Boy Hardcover, Josephine Daskam Bacon
$61.00
1910 The Biography of a Boy, Hardcover Book. With illustrations by Rose O'Neill. Measures about 7.5" by 5". 322 pages. Very good condition for age.
Immerse yourself in early 20th-century family life with this authentic 1910 edition of "The Biography of a Boy". Measuring approximately 7.5" by 5" and spanning 322 pages, this hardcover volume is a wonderful example of Josephine Daskam Bacon’s witty and observant storytelling. The book follows the transition of the protagonist from a precocious toddler into a school-age boy, navigating the humorous and often sentimental milestones of American youth.
A significant highlight of this edition is the inclusion of numerous illustrations by Rose O'Neill, whose soft, character-filled style perfectly mirrors the warmth of Bacon’s prose. Published by Harper & Brothers, the book features its original tan cloth binding with a striking black-stamped cover illustration of a young boy lost in a book. This volume is an ideal choice for collectors of antique children's literature, fans of Rose O'Neill's art, or as a nostalgic addition to a vintage library or nursery display. Its preservation over more than a century makes it a handsome piece for anyone who appreciates the history of juvenile fiction.
This item is antique, over 100 years old.
Immerse yourself in early 20th-century family life with this authentic 1910 edition of "The Biography of a Boy". Measuring approximately 7.5" by 5" and spanning 322 pages, this hardcover volume is a wonderful example of Josephine Daskam Bacon’s witty and observant storytelling. The book follows the transition of the protagonist from a precocious toddler into a school-age boy, navigating the humorous and often sentimental milestones of American youth.
A significant highlight of this edition is the inclusion of numerous illustrations by Rose O'Neill, whose soft, character-filled style perfectly mirrors the warmth of Bacon’s prose. Published by Harper & Brothers, the book features its original tan cloth binding with a striking black-stamped cover illustration of a young boy lost in a book. This volume is an ideal choice for collectors of antique children's literature, fans of Rose O'Neill's art, or as a nostalgic addition to a vintage library or nursery display. Its preservation over more than a century makes it a handsome piece for anyone who appreciates the history of juvenile fiction.
This item is antique, over 100 years old.