Good Wives Louisa M. Alcott HC DJ Mulder & Zoon Amsterdam 1956 Gift Copy

Key Details:
Title: Good Wives
Author: Louisa M. Alcott
Publisher: Mulder & Zoon, Amsterdam
Year of Publication: c.1956 (dated inscription)
Edition: Undated edition, mid-century gift copy
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable sleeve)
Pages: 188
Language: English
Genre: Classic Literature / Young Adult / Girls’ Fiction
Printing: Printed in the Netherlands

Mini Story:
First published in 1869 as the beloved sequel to Little Women, Good Wives continues the lives of the March sisters as they journey into adulthood. This mid-century Dutch edition carries a charming 1956 birthday inscription and retains the warm character of vintage children’s publishing, complete with its vibrant jacket art and wartime-era economy of form. A delightful collectible for fans of Louisa May Alcott and vintage girls’ fiction.

Condition:
Condition: Good vintage – see detailed notes below.

This is a 1950s hardcover copy in presentable condition:

• Dust jacket features striking mid-century artwork, with minor edge wear and protected in a removable sleeve.

• Inscription on the front endpaper dated 1956: "To Dear Sharon, Wishing her many happy returns of her birthday 22/9/56 with love from Nanna & Poppy."

• Binding is sound though front hinge shows some wear.

• Pages show age toning and mild foxing, consistent with vintage paper stock.

• No library stamps or annotations.

• A clean, nostalgic edition with character and charm.

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