Description: HANS BRINKER or THE SILVER SKATES The beloved young adult novel by American author Mary Mapes Dodge (1831-1905), first published in 1865 and never out of print since. The copy for sale is from the 1885 Scribner's illustrated edition. It includes a contemporary clipped signature from the author, affixed to the title page. Mary Mapes Dodge signatures are very rare, as she almost never signed any of her works. At present there is just one signed copy of Hans Brinker for sale online, a first edition listing for $12,500.00. The book remains in unusually good shape for its age. The covers show minor handling; the binding is no longer "tight" but still sound; the text has just a few spots (see photo #5), otherwise very nice -- no tears, writing, creases, etc. Definitely an above-average copy, made extraordinary by the tipped-in signature. Measures 5.25" X 7.5", 347 pages plus a dozen plates by Thomas Nast and other well-known illustrators. Ships promptly & securely.
Price: 395 USD
Location: Idyllwild, California
End Time: 2025-02-01T22:47:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1885
Language: English
Illustrator: Thomas Nast, Others
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Mary Mapes Dodge
Personalized: No
Topic: Classics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Hans Brinker
