Little Rivers

Henry Van Dyke

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901

About this Item

Signed on the dedication page with a very special, unique inscription by Van Dyke. Specifically, under the original dedication to his young daughter from the first edition of the book (1895), Van Dyke wrote a new, updated version of the dedication for his daughter, who was 36 years older at the time the book was inscribed (dated Nov. 23rd, 1931). The new dedication is written beautifully in pen and is a very sweet ode to his adult daughter. The dedication appears to be unique - I couldn't find any record of what he wrote in the book anywhere else online. The book itself is a later edition/printing from 1901 by Scribner's, with 3 previous editions and various other printings noted on the publication page. The book is hardcover without a dust jacket. The book condition is G. The text and photo plates and bright, clean and clear of writing, markings and highlighting. Throughout the text, some pages have very small, sparse glittery speckles along edges - this is very minor, but visible when looking closely and moving under light. Fore edge and bottom edge of text roughly trimmed, with small bits fraying in some spots. A few pages have very minor blemishes (e.g., small smudge spot). Binding overall sound, but some widening in the gutters in spots, with mesh a bit visible in one spot (but no cracking or splitting and feels tight). Pages toned around edges. Hinges have a tiny bit of give when pressure is applied, but overall very robust and firm. Front hinge gutter endpaper ripped ~3 inches in the middle of gutter, with mesh visible. Corners of text block bumped in spots. Hardcover board corners bumped and rubbed, curling inwards; light-moderate bumping along fore edges of hardcover boards.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1736351904382

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Little Rivers
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
• Publication Date: 1901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)