Step into the charming wit of early twentieth century American life with this beautifully preserved antique volume. This captivating narrative features the delightful, highly collectible illustration work of the legendary Rose O'Neill.
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Size: 7.5 inches by 5 inches
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Decade: 1910s
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Style: Edwardian Childhood / Classic American Fiction
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Condition: Very good antique condition for its age with light shelf wear, minor corner bumping, a crisp stamped cover design, and a solid, intact binding with clean interior pages
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Extra notes: Written by Josephine Daskam Bacon, featuring 322 pages published by Harper & Brothers
Josephine Daskam Bacon was a prominent early 20th-century American author known for her satirical, keen observations on contemporary society, family life, and domestic comedy. Published in 1910, The Biography of a Boy serves as a humorous sequel to her popular work, The Memoirs of a Baby. This volume is particularly treasured by collectors for its extensive illustrations by Rose O'Neill, the iconic artist, suffragist, and illustrator who became world-famous as the creator of the Kewpie doll characters. Bound in a distinct beige cloth with an intricate gothic window and lounging boy graphic, this copy makes an exceptional addition to a historic library collection or an Edwardian-era display stack.