Anne of green gables first edition

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Own and treasure this one-of-a-kind reproduction of the original first edition of "Anne of Green Gables" published by The L. This handcrafted collectible is a unique heirloom to pass down to future generations. Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic first novel is now presented in its unabridged first imprint and features the original cover art by George Gibbs and original interior illustrations by M. Claus and W. Shipping can take 14 business days or more.

Anne of green gables first edition

Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the midth century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of 11 year old orphan girl Anne Shirley sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island , Canada. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town. Since its publication, Anne of Green Gables has been translated into at least 36 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books worldwide. The original book is taught to students around the world. The book has been adapted as films, television films , and animated and live-action television series. Musicals and plays have also been created, with productions annually in Canada, Europe and Japan. In writing the novel, Montgomery was inspired by notes she had made as a young girl about two siblings who were mistakenly sent an orphan girl instead of the boy they had requested, yet decided to keep her. She drew upon her own childhood experiences in rural Prince Edward Island , Canada. Montgomery used a photograph of Evelyn Nesbit , which she had clipped from New York's Metropolitan Magazine and put on the wall of her bedroom as the model for the face of Anne Shirley and a reminder of her "youthful idealism and spirituality. Montgomery was inspired by the "formula Ann" orphan stories called such because they followed such a predictable formula that were popular at the time, but distinguished her character by spelling her name with an extra "e". She said she wrote the novel in the twilight of the day, while sitting at her window and overlooking the fields of Cavendish. Anne Shirley , a young orphan from the fictional community of Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia based upon the real community of New London, Prince Edward Island , [16] [17] is sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, unmarried siblings in their fifties and sixties, after a childhood spent in strangers' homes and orphanages.

Nicely rebound in similar green cloth, keeping much of the original green cloth on spine and boards.

Montgomery, L. Published by Page, Seller Rating:. Contact seller. Book First Edition. Used - Hardcover Condition: Fine.

Published by Dalmation, Seller Rating:. Contact seller. Book First Edition. Used - Softcover Condition: Good. Within U. Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Also find First Edition. Montgomery, L.

Anne of green gables first edition

The character is, many believe, based on her own life. In character she seems to have much resembled her heroine Anne. At that time, there were not many great female protagonists in novels, but there was a great audience of women readers who fell in love with this bright and extremely imaginative red-headed orphan. Anne of Green Gables was published in Boston by L. Page first in April of The second printing was in July There were no printing in June of that year, although later editions omit the April impression on the copyright page and list June instead.

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Nimbus Publishing. Out of devotion to Marilla and Green Gables, Anne gives up the scholarship to stay at home and help Marilla, whose eyesight is failing. A skunk and an American flag were introduced-both equally unknown in PE Island. Spurgeon stayed resolutely away. The rest of the book tight and clean, all original. Retrieved February 2, Booksellers Label Fep. Seller: J. Published by Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, First Canadian Edition. Page, Boston, The landscape and folks were 'New England', never P. The park hosted performances featuring actresses playing Anne and Diana. A solid copy in at least good condition. Very good minus condition.

Look Inside. Courtney Sullivan. Cherished by both children and adults, Anne of Green Gables is a celebration of fierce individualism, and the families we create, rather than the ones we are born into.

Retrieved June 6, News and promotions straight to your mailbox. Foxing to endpapers and all edges. Your cart is empty Continue shopping. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Montgomery, New London". The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town. I have received my copy and it exceeds expectations. The book has been adapted as films, television films , and animated and live-action television series. Ana of California. Bound in publisher's pinkish grey ribbed cloth ruled in blind with titles stamped in gilt, pictorial onlay to front cover. Very good minus condition. ISBN Based on the popularity of her first book, Montgomery wrote a series of sequels to continue the story of her heroine Anne Shirley. Rilla of Ingleside.