1915 - Pollyanna, First Edition

By Eleanor H. Porter

Published 1915, First Edition; Thirty-first Impression
The Page Company, Publishers/ Boston

"Pollyanna," written by Eleanor H. Porter and published in 1913, is a classic children's novel that follows the optimistic and cheerful orphan, Pollyanna Whittier. After losing her parents, Pollyanna is sent to live with her stern Aunt Polly. Despite her hardships, Pollyanna's positive outlook on life and her "glad game," in which she finds something to be glad about in every situation, gradually transforms the lives of those around her. The novel's enduring popularity has led to numerous adaptations in film, television, and theater, cementing Pollyanna as a symbol of unwavering optimism.

Hardcover. Blind-embossed pink silk cloth with fleur de lis design.  Gilt lettering to front board and spine. Frontispiece with tissue guard. Illustrated throughout. Binding tight. Clean pages. Some light/faint spotting to binding. 310pp.

Condition: Good++

Size: 5 1/2” x 7 3/4”