Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse

The hardcover binding shows some wear, particularly at the edges and corners, typical for its age. The spine is intact with minor scuffing. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings, indicating it is not an ex-library copy.

"Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse" by Anna Sewell is a classic work first published in 1877. This specific edition was published by The World Publishing Company in 1946, with illustrations by Wesley Dennis. The book is bound in a distinctive hardcover with a patterned design featuring horses and nature motifs, a hallmark of mid-20th century design aesthetics. This edition includes an introduction by May Lamberton Becker, adding depth and context to Sewell's timeless narrative. The book, set in the 19th century, follows the life of Black Beauty, a horse who experiences both kindness and cruelty at the hands of various owners. This edition is a valuable addition for collectors of classic children's literature and animal stories. Condition details follow below.