The Mansion by Henry Van Dyke, Vintage Hardcover Book. Measures 7" by 4 1/2". Harper and Brothers Publisher. 61 pages. Good condition. Shows a little age and use. Has writing on the inside cover.
This beautiful allegorical novella follows the story of John Weightman, a wealthy New York banker who discovers the true meaning of spiritual wealth and selfless giving through a surreal, life-altering dream on Christmas Eve. Often compared to Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the narrative explores the stark contrast between material earthly success and the humble "mansions" built in the afterlife through genuine acts of love and kindness.
Measuring 7 inches by 4 1/2 inches, this 61-page volume is bound in Lincoln green cloth with an elegant gold-gilt title and a vibrant color-illustrated cover panel. The book is famously illustrated by Elizabeth Shippen Green, a prominent member of the Brandywine School of illustrators, whose black-and-white plates and vignettes are featured throughout the text. Published by Harper and Brothers, this edition features decorative details such as a title page framed by neoclassical columns and deckled edges, characteristic of fine gift books from this era.
This book is antique, over 110 years old. While the item appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
