Louisa M. Alcott - Under the Lilacs (1896) | Illustrated Edition | Roberts Brothers Boston

A highly collectible late 19th-century edition of Under the Lilacs by Louisa M. Alcott, published in Boston by Roberts Brothers in 1896.

Bound in a deep teal green cloth with classic black-stamped decoration and a gilt-stamped spine. The spine features refined floral and ornamental detailing, while the front cover presents a botanical. Binding tight. Illustrated with numerous black-and-white plates.Floral-patterned endpapers. Clean pages.

Under the Lilacs is one of Alcott’s beloved later works, telling the story of Ben, a runaway circus boy, and the lives he touches in a quiet New England town. Themes of kindness, resilience, friendship, and moral growth run throughout, making it a  heartfelt read. 

Condition: Very Good.

Size: 5” x 7”

A beautiful and collectible Alcott volume—perfect for both the shelf and the reader, offering timeless storytelling in an elegant period binding.