{"product_id":"black-beauty-c-1927-illustrated-hardcover-edition-by-anna-sewell-john-c-winston-co","title":"Black Beauty — c. 1927 Illustrated Hardcover Edition by Anna Sewell (John C. Winston Co.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition. The binding is tight and secure, the cloth cover is clean and intact, and the iconic illustrated front cover remains vibrant and well-preserved. Interior pages show gentle age-related toning consistent with a nearly 100-year-old book, but no loose pages, major stains, or damage were observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard hardcover format, 8.5\" x 6\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in 1927 by The John C. Winston Company, Philadelphia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAKER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe John C. Winston Company — a distinguished early 20th century American publisher known for their beautifully produced illustrated editions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloth-bound hardcover with printed illustrated cover; printed paper interior pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY WE LOVE THIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1927 edition of Black Beauty captures everything we adore about early illustrated children’s literature — rich storytelling, romantic artwork, and craftsmanship meant to endure. The cover illustration alone feels like a framed piece of equestrian art, and the book itself reads as both a literary classic and a decorative heirloom. It’s perfect styled on a shelf in a study, library, or horse lover’s home, or gifted to someone who treasures timeless stories and beautiful objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362580742388,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/fb9dbfbc-il_fullxfull.7555344958_rgg3.jpg?v=1767290437","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/black-beauty-c-1927-illustrated-hardcover-edition-by-anna-sewell-john-c-winston-co","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}