A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1905)| Illustrated First Edition

A beautiful and early edition of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, published in 1905 by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York. Subtitled “Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time”, this edition marks the full-length version of the beloved tale that began as Sara Crewe in 1888: therefore this is the first edition of the complete novel, not the novel in 1888 novella.

Illustrated in color by Ethel Franklin Betts, this edition captures the imagination with richly detailed plates and elegant period typesetting. The vivid illustrations and large chapter headings evoke the wonder of childhood and Edwardian storytelling. From foggy London streets to attic daydreams and unexpected kindnesses, this edition brings Burnett’s tale of inner nobility to life with charm and grace.

Blue cloth hardcover with gilt and pictorial cover design. Gilt lettering/detail to spine. Gilt top edges. D=Frontispiece with tissue guard. Binding sound. Full-color plates throughout. Deckled side/bottom edges. Some rubbing to edges and corners with wear to cover illustration, as shown. Clean interior. 266 pp. Condition: Good ++

Dimensions: 6 3/4” x 9”
    

With Burnett’s timeless message of resilience, grace, and imagination this is a delightful and collectible treasure for lovers of children’s literature, Edwardian illustration, and historical storytelling.