{"product_id":"black-beauty-sewell-1965","title":"Black Beauty by Anna Sewell 1965 Golden Press Illustrated Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty by Anna Sewell is a 1965 Golden Press hardcover from the Golden Illustrated Classics Library, illustrated by William Steinel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unabridged classic horse story follows Black Beauty through changing owners and working conditions, making it a familiar choice for readers of traditional animal fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated hardcover book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-childrens-books-reading-vintage\" title=\"Black Beauty\"\u003e Black Beauty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anna Sewell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Steinel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Press, Western Publishing Company, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Golden Illustrated Classic. Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e No dust jacket shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic animal fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 1\/2 x 6 x 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a complete and readable copy with clear signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pages are clean and easy to read, with illustrated plates and drawings visible throughout the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe title page, copyright page, contents pages, and interior illustrations remain clear and legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe binding remains together in the photographed views and the book opens normally for reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe illustrated boards show rubbing and surface wear, especially along the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe corners show bumps and wear, with heavier wear visible near the lower spine corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spine has a hinge to it, rubbing and wear at the head and foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page edges show age toning and scattered small marks visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. 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