1st Edition c.1900s Hardcover Copy of Black Beauty Book by Anna Sewell

A stunning antique illustrated edition of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, published by George W. Jacobs & Company, Philadelphia, as part of The Washington Square Classics series. This beautiful early edition features a warm golden-tan cloth cover with striking black decorative borders, classic typography, and a mounted equestrian color plate to the front. Inside, the book is illustrated by Maud Scrivener, with charming color artwork that makes this copy especially display-worthy for equestrian collectors, antique book lovers, and anyone drawn to classic horse literature. A timeless decorative piece with wonderful presence on a bookshelf, side table, library desk, or layered into an equestrian vignette.

DETAILS
Title: Black Beauty
Author: Anna Sewell
Illustrator: Maud Scrivener
Publisher: George W. Jacobs & Company, Philadelphia
Series: The Washington Square Classics
Format: Hardcover
Cover: Golden-tan cloth with black decorative detailing and mounted color illustration
Interior: Illustrated

CONDITION
Stunning antique condition. Binding is tight and secure. Cover presents beautifully with strong graphics and wonderful display appeal. Interior pages show minor age-related toning, as expected for an antique book. A lovely, well-preserved copy.

STYLING SUGGESTION
An exceptional piece for equestrian styling. Display it upright on a bookshelf, layered on a leather-topped desk, or placed beneath a small brass horse, silver cup, framed hunt print, or antique stirrup for a classic Ralph Lauren-inspired library look.