The Children

Edith Wharton

Published by D. Appleton, 1928

About this Item

Hardcover edition, published by D. Appleton, 1928. The story of Martin Boyne who gets involved with the plight of the seven Wheater children. First published in 1928, this is an early reprint. Dated 1928 on the copyright page, but having a 3 printed on the bottom left of page 347 instead of a 1, as the first printing would have. So this is an early reprint - third print most likely. No dust jacket. 347 pages, 6" X 7-3/4". Black cloth covered boards with the title on the front cover and spine. Boards have rubbing wear, smudges and scuffs, the tips of the corners are slightly bumped in and worn. Spine panel has fraying and wear at all edges. Fraying and chips at the head and heel of the spine panel. Former owner's name written on both the front paste-down and first flyleaf page. Remains of a label on the top left corner of the front paste-dwon, about 2" X 3/4". Rough edges to the text block. Age tanning throughout, not usual considering the type of paper used. Binding is intact, though it does show wear and use. Not a library discard copy. No further writing besides the names. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.

Seller Inventory # 24-06317

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Children
• Publisher: D. Appleton
• Publication Date: 1928
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • 1920s
  • Classics
  • Fiction