19th-century "Moral Fiction" - Isabella Macdonald Alden "Pansy"

19th-century "Moral Fiction," this rare hardcover edition of Horace Brooks is a beautiful find. Published by the notable D. Lothrop & Company at their historic 32 Franklin Street address in Boston, this volume dates back to the period between 1878 and 1886.

The book is a classic work by Isabella Macdonald Alden, the celebrated Victorian author better known by her pen name, "Pansy". This specific volume is a wonderful example of the high-quality juvenile literature that helped define American upbringing in the late 1800s.

The binding features the original brown Victorian cloth, beautifully preserved with ornate gold-gilded lettering on the spine and elegant embossed decorative flourishes on the covers. Inside, the book contains its original full-page wood-engraved plates, which remain as charming today as they were over a century ago.

Whether you are looking to complete a "Pansy" collection or want a piece of Boston publishing history for your library, this book carries a unique historical significance that only an authentic 1880s edition can provide.