{"product_id":"the-magic-garden-gene-stratton-porter-1st-edition-thus","title":"The Magic Garden, Gene Stratton-Porter — 1st Edition Thus","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Hutchinson \u0026amp; Co. (Publishers) Ltd., [n.d.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [N\/A].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original blue cloth boards remain remarkably clean and bright, with sharp, unoxidised black lettering to the front board and spine, largely protected from fading by the scarce original dust jacket. The binding is square and tight, with only mild pushing to the spine ends and nominal shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the text block is sound, presenting with age-appropriate toning and scattered foxing, primarily affecting the preliminary leaves, endpapers, and the text block edges. The unclipped pictorial dust jacket is graded Good to Very Good; it retains vibrant, vivid colours to the front and rear panels but exhibits typical edge-wear, including minor chipping to the spine ends and corners, some light rubbing along the folds, and mild handling marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This undated iteration represents the First Edition Thus, distinguished as the first to feature the sixteen beautiful black-and-white illustrations by acclaimed artist Norah C. Unwin. Originally published in 1927, Gene Stratton-Porter’s novel was brought to new life in this Hutchinson edition through Unwin’s evocative artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe book is presented in its original, highly sought-after pictorial dust jacket. While unillustrated or heavily worn copies of this edition occasionally surface, securing a copy that retains its original, vibrant dust jacket, especially one unclipped and largely intact, is exceptionally scarce on the open market, making this a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of early twentieth-century illustrated literature and Stratton-Porter's works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Magic Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming and delicate tale of childhood friendship that blossoms into enduring love. Young Amaryllis, seeking solace from a wealthy but loveless home, finds a kindred spirit in the talented young artist, John Guido. Together, they share fleeting but idyllic days in \"The Magic Garden\" before being inevitably separated by circumstance. Years later, as Amaryllis prepares the garden for the return of the now-brilliant musician John, the stage is set for a beautiful and poignant reunion. Gene Stratton-Porter's narrative weaves an enchanting story that continues to captivate readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54385121132883,"sku":"4727","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_192938.jpg?v=1784807150","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-magic-garden-gene-stratton-porter-1st-edition-thus","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}