Marjorie's Vacation

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset and Dunlap, 1935. Second Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/G+. Book #1 (of 6) in the author's second bestselling series of children's books from the early 20th-century, designed as "happy books for happy girls,'' written especially for "her majesty the little American girl." These featured a plucky 12-year girl, Marjorie Maynard, who is "up to mischief, but full of goodness & sincerity,'' as she embarks on a new adventure in each book. Here, she spends a summer with her grandmother & uncle. Orig. published in 1907, this is a later printing with a renewed 1935 copyright, now with decorative endpapers in the second state full color DJ depicting Marjorie standing by a fence post. Bound in bright orange blue cloth with inset center image to front & black lettering to front & spine, this hardcover 8vo has 293 pages + a glossy frontispiece (author unattributed). Condition is Near Fine: clean & bright with very mild dust dulling to outside page edges. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages creamy white with mild, age-appropriate tanning to edges; old gift inscription dated 1942 to ffep, else unmarked. The unclipped DJ is Good+: bright & colorful, but sealed around the edges by former owner with clear tape. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.