Boston: Roberts Brothers. Complete in 2 vols. Original green cloth. Vol. 1 has 1869 on the title page, no Part One statement on the spine, and the notice for "Little Women, Part Two" on page 341. BAL indicates that there were at least three printings dated 1869 before the notice was added to p. 341 and that four 1869 printings took place without the Part One statement on the spine. Vol I, then, is an early printing of the First Edition. Vol. 2 has the note on p. iv that Little Women, Part First, is published in a volume uniform with this, has 4 entries on p. 364, and has "Handy Volume Series/ 1/ Happy Thoughts. . . ." heading p. 366. Vol.2, then, is a First Edition, Second State. Volume 1 has been expertly rebacked with with original spine laid down. Three leaves with a tiny bit of foxing, Very Good. Volume 2 has two leaves with very tiny edge chips, Very Good. A nice set perfect for a gift. Photos available on request. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1869.

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Bookseller: Pride and Prejudice-Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 023173
Title: Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy.
Author: Alcott, Louisa M
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Roberts Brothers
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1869
Keywords: Literary Firsts.

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