GOODY TWO SHOES

Very, Lydia L. A.

Published by L. Prang & Co., Boston, 1865

About this Item

(Shapebook) GOODY TWO SHOES written and designed by Lydia L. A. Very. Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1865. First edition. Narrow 16mo - 2-7/16" x 6-3/4". Full color pictorial card wrappers are cut in the shape of Goody Two Shoes. The front cover shows the front of Goody along with three birds and her little lamb, Billy. The back cover shows a rear view of Goody in her long red cape. There are sixteen illustrated story pages, each with delicate color pictures showing the characters and events of the story. This book comes with a remnant of its ORIGINAL PRINTED ENVELOPE. This remnant measures approximately 2-7/8" x 7". It is printed in brown ink and it is finely engraved and highly decorated. There are two images of Goody Two Shoes surrounding the book's title and publishing information printed on the envelope. One image is of Goody Two Shoes and her birds. The second image is of Goody Two Shoes, three children and her lamb. The book is really in lovely condition with just a slight hint of rubbing at the tail of the spine. The condition of this book is Fine. Rare thus. Seller Inventory # 000068

Bibliographic Details

Title: GOODY TWO SHOES

Publisher: L. Prang & Co., Boston

Publication Date: 1865

Binding: Color Pictorial Card Wrappers

Illustrator: Very, Lydia L. A.

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

Edition: First Edition