Black Beauty by Anna Sewell 1965 Golden Press Illustrated Hardcover

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a 1965 Golden Press hardcover from the Golden Illustrated Classics Library, illustrated by William Steinel.

The illustrated cover shows rubbing, edge wear, bumped corners, and wear at the spine ends, while the pages are clean, easy to read, and illustrated throughout.

This unabridged classic horse story follows Black Beauty through changing owners and working conditions, making it a familiar choice for readers of traditional animal fiction.

Details

• Item: Illustrated hardcover book
• Title: Black Beauty
• Author: Anna Sewell
• Illustrator: William Steinel
• Publisher: Golden Press, Western Publishing Company, Inc.
• Publication Year: 1965
• Edition and Printing: A Golden Illustrated Classic. Not confirmed from photos
• Format and Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket: No dust jacket shown
• Pages: 256 pages
• Genre: Classic animal fiction
• Language: English
• ISBN: Not confirmed from photos
• Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 6 x 1 inches

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: This is a complete and readable copy with clear signs of use.
• The pages are clean and easy to read, with illustrated plates and drawings visible throughout the book.
• The title page, copyright page, contents pages, and interior illustrations remain clear and legible.
• The binding remains together in the photographed views and the book opens normally for reading.

Issues / Wear

• The illustrated boards show rubbing and surface wear, especially along the edges and corners.
• The corners show bumps and wear, with heavier wear visible near the lower spine corner.
• The spine has a hinge to it, rubbing and wear at the head and foot.
• The page edges show age toning and scattered small marks visible in the photos.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
• Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
• Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
• Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

Collector's Notes

Golden Press issued Black Beauty as part of its illustrated classics line, pairing Anna Sewell's nineteenth century story with artwork for a new generation of readers.

The cover wear is easy to see, but the clean readable interior is what makes this a practical copy to put back into use.

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Care and Handling

Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.