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c1868 Alone In London Antique Illustrated Christian Childrens Book Religious

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c1868 Alone In London Antique Illustrated Christian Childrens Book Religious

Alone In London
By The Author of "Jessica's First Prayer", "Little Meg's Children" etc ( Hesba Stretton)
Published by The Religious Tract Society: London c1868 (undated - inscription dated 1869)

"Alone in London is a deeply compassionate Victorian tale by Hesba Stretton, the pen name of Sarah Smith, renowned for her moral and humanitarian stories published by The Religious Tract Society. Written in the same spirit as her celebrated Jessica's First Prayer and Little Meg's Children, this work follows the moving plight of Dolly, a destitute child adrift in the grim streets of London, and Old Oliver, a kind but impoverished organ grinder who takes her in. The story unfolds with tenderness and social realism, revealing the spiritual redemption that emerges from kindness and faith amid urban desolation.

Printed by W. Clowes and Sons, London, this undated early edition—with a contemporary inscription dated 1869—was issued around 1868, shortly after the success of Jessica's First Prayer. The plain russet cloth binding and wood-engraved illustrations reflect the Religious Tract Society's mid-Victorian style, designed for moral instruction and accessibility. This touching and beautifully produced edition would appeal to collectors of 19th-century moral fiction, admirers of Victorian social reform literature, and those drawn to early Religious Tract Society publications."

General wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Beautiful inscription from 1869. Pages pleasantly age toned. A couple of marks to title page with an unrepaired tear (no loss) as shown. Otherwise clean and well presented. Binding is decent with no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 15.5cm x 13cm x 1.5cm - 144 Pages + Publishers Advertising

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1869 Inscription", "Illustrated", "Original Decorated GIlt Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Beautiful inscription from 1869. Pages pleasantly age toned. A couple of marks to title page with an unrepaired tear (no loss) as shown. Otherwise clean and well presented. Binding is decent with no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Hesba Stretton
Publisher: The Religious Tract Society: London
Year Printed: 1868
Sub-subject: Christian Story