BURNETT, LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY, 1886, FIRST ISSUE (1 VOL.)

8vo (209 x 165mm.), FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with DeVinne Press imprint on p. [210], signature mark "12" on page 177 and "14" on page 209, half-title, 14 pp. of advertisements at end, pictorial frontispiece and various illustrations by Reginald B. Birch, original pictorial brown cloth lettered with design in red, black and gilt, brown endpapers, previous ownership inscription in ink on front free endpaper, very minor and light soiling to covers, bumped

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A fine copy of the first printing of the author's first children's novel in book form.