The book is in fair condition all the pages are tanning and the binding is coming loose a little bit. A wonderful piece straight out of an estate we purchased. The book itself is beautifully written, though perhaps not for the under 10s for in places itll bring tears to the eyes. May 31, 2009 the cover itself has slight discolorings on it, and the cover is brown. Black beauty is born at farmer greys farm, where he lives happily with his mom. Bolting black beauty 1895 lithograph digitial download etsy. May 17, 2007 what is the value of the book black beauty by anna sewell in 1877 the book was written by. The autobiography of a horse, first published november 24, 1877, is anna sewells only novel, composed in the last years of her life between 1871 and 1877 while confined to her house as an invalid. Starting out a high bred, gentle horse, black beauty is sold and he gets. Anna sewell sewell, anna, 18201878 a wikipedia article about this author is available sewell, anna, 18201878. What is the value of the book black beauty by anna sewell in 1877 the book was written by. She wrote i am writing the life of a horse, and getting dolls and boxes ready for christmas. Confined to the home after a childhood accident, anna first mentioned that she was writing black beauty in her journal on 6th november 1871.
Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell. I purchased it in october of 2000 from a used book store in pa. Beautys story is set in victorian england, a time when horses were crucial since they were the main mode of transportation for humans. Later on i deduced that would leak out the storys essence and turn it into complete fragility. The autobiography of a horse text from jarrold 19th edition. Black beauty is a novel told in the first person or first horse as an autobiographical memoir told by a highbred horse named black beauty beginning with his carefree days as a colt on an english farm, to his difficult life pulling cabs in london, to his happy retirement in the country. Its also full of simple moral lessons and sensuous writing that can take the reader from the beauty of a spring country evening to the hard working world of victorian london. What is the value of the book black beauty by anna sewell. Mar 21, 2020 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Raised by his mother, duchess, under the kind care of farmer grey, beauty learns from a young age that humans can be either a horses greatest ally or their worst enemy. Some of the pages appear to have tears but they are all there. To my dear and honored mother, whose life, no less than her pen, has been devoted to the welfare of others, this little book is affectionately dedicated. Print the image at home or take the files to your favorite printer. Aug 02, 20 i have a copy of black beauty by anna sewell published in 1897 by henry altemus in philadelphia. This book also has a note in ink from 1897 by the owner. The cover itself has slight discolorings on it, and the cover is brown. Wonderful old copy of black beauty dated 1897 with 50 beautiful antique illustrations. It tells the tale of a horse named black beauty, from birth to old age. I have a copy of black beauty by sewell published in 1897. The novel became an immediate bestseller, with sewell dying just five months after its publication, but having lived long enough to see her only novel become a success.
Rare vintage antique 1897 black beauty by anna sewell red cover. Black beauty by anna sewell 1897 linen hardcover color and bw. Its a gentle, easytoread book that will find favor with children of all ages, and those adults with a little child deep inside. Researched on rare book site and found this is a 1897 reprint. Antique book black beauty 1897 vintage black beauty by anna sewell. The story is narrated in the first person as an autobiographical memoir told by the titular horse named black. Black beauty starts at the beginning, with beautys birth. Anna sewell sewell, anna, 18201878 the online books page. Antique book black beauty 1897 vintage by shavingkitsuppplies. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. The first place that i can well remember was a large pleasant meadow with a. He witnesses some human cruelty toward horses at a young age, including the death of another horse in a hunt, but. Multicolor illustration on front board and ornament on spine.
Rare vintage old antique 1897 black beauty book by anna. Beautys timeline is basically the books timeline, so for more details, go ahead and refer to our chapterbychapter summaries. Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by sewell, anna. Here, you can see many of the books i have available to be made into vintage book purses. Black beauty is a novel told in the first person or first horse as an autobiographical memoir told by a highbred horse named black beautybeginning with his carefree days as a colt on an english farm, to his difficult life pulling cabs in london, to his happy retirement in the country source. The first fulllength book told from a horses viewpoint, this beloved classic shines a light on the cruelties that animals suffer at the hands of humans. Hi, i am sure this happen all the time but i cant find. It quickly became known as the bestloved animal story. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The cover is intact, though worn on the inside, and the cover page is loose. Black beauty was written in 1877 and was subtitled the autobiography of a horse. Jan 16, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Raised by his mother, duchess, under the kind care of farmer grey, beauty learns from a young age that humans can be either a.
Black beauty is an alltime classic childrens story. As an autobiography written by a horse and told from his point of view, it was indeed an original and unique concept for the time. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. I have a copy of black beauty by anna sewell published in 1897 by henry altemus in philadelphia. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Beautiful color and black and white illustrations throughout its pages. Black beauty, his groom and companions by sewell, anna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have a copy of black beauty by sewell published in 1897 by. Black beauty first edition anna sewell bauman rare books. Octavo, original gilt and blackstamped green cloth. Black beauty is an 1877 novel by english author anna sewell. Black beauty starts at the beginning, with beauty s birth. This is a 1897 hard cover book, black beauty by anna sewell. I have a 1897 black beauty the autobiography of a horse by anna.
The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. In december 1876 she wrote, i am getting on with my little book black beauty. I have attached a picture of the black beauty book i have. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Black beauty is the only book written by anna sewell. Indeed black beauty and his friends often show quite a touch of that horse sense we humans talk about.
How black beauty changed the way we see horses in 1877, anna sewell wrote a novel about human kindness and cruelty all from the point of. Translated from the original equine by anna sewell and this gives the reader an instant glimpse into what the book will be about. Find black beauty the autobiography of a horse by sewell, anna at biblio. In addition to this, the book achieved its aim to induce kindness, sympathy and an understanding treatment. First edition of one of the most popular animal stories ever written, in lovely original cloth. Antique 1897 black beauty book horse by anna sewell. This reissue of a classic victorian childrens novel tells the story of black beauty a beautiful black horse whose life takes him from comfort and kindness through every stage of exploitation and cruelty to an unexpectedly happy ending. Color frontispiece and other color illustrations throughout book. The book was written by anna sewell and published by m.
Sewell was told in 1871 that she had only 18 months to live. Black beauty by anna sewell 1897 linen hardcover color and. I have a black beauty book that i cannot find a match to. Beauty s story is set in victorian england, a time when horses were crucial since they were the main mode of transportation for humans. Book is pulling away from spine and spine is taped. The item in the picture is the exact item you will receive. Some shady trees leaned over it, and rushes and waterlilies grew at the. By englands aid, 1897, federal book company chap books stories, 1896, herbert s stone and co childe harold, 1911, longmans green and go cricket on the hearth, 1898, the century co familiar studies. Cover is strting to come loose from pages, spine has rip at bottom 1 12 inches. Anna sewell a horse of nineteenth century england tells his life story from his early home through many masters and experiences, both good and bad. The first place that i can well remember was a large pleasant meadow with a pond of clear water in it. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an invalid. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
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