{"product_id":"1904-first-edition-in-the-closed-room-illustrated-by-jessie-willcox-smith-2","title":"1904 First Edition - In the Closed Room illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frances Hodgson Burnett. Illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith.\u003cbr data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eIn the Closed Room.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"165\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York, McClure, Phillips \u0026amp; Co., 1904. First Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 x 6 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"280\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e iii, 129 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original publisher’s green cloth binding, decoratively stamped in gilt to the front cover and spine (hinges fine, binding slightly scuffed and worn - as shown). Top edge gilt. A very attractive and well-preserved example under a protective, removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition. Clean, bright, and well-kept internally, with only light signs of age. A lovely copy.\u003cbr data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with 8 full-page colour illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith, all in excellent condition, beautifully capturing the delicate emotional tone of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 250 – 350)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eIn the Closed Room\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s more intimate and atmospheric works, blending psychological sensitivity with a quiet sense of mystery. The story unfolds through the perspective of a child, exploring themes of imagination, isolation, and emotional awakening—hallmarks of Burnett’s enduring literary appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eThis 1904 first illustrated edition is particularly desirable for its collaboration with Jessie Willcox Smith, one of the most celebrated illustrators of the Golden Age of American illustration. The book is elegantly designed, with refined Art Nouveau-inspired decorative borders and typography that frame both text and images with remarkable harmony. The soft green palette of the binding and interior ornamentation enhances the book’s gentle, contemplative mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eSmith’s illustrations, rendered in her signature luminous style, bring warmth and humanity to the narrative, making this edition a standout example of early 20th-century illustrated book production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was an Anglo-American novelist and playwright best known for beloved classics such as \u003cem data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eLittle Lord Fauntleroy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eA Little Princess\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e. Her works often explore childhood, resilience, and transformation, earning her a lasting place in both children’s and literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2631\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eJessie Willcox Smith (1863–1935) was one of the foremost illustrators of her time and a leading figure of the Golden Age of American illustration. Associated with the famed “Red Rose Girls,” she was renowned for her sensitive depictions of children and domestic scenes. Her work for \u003cem data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eIn the Closed Room\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her ability to convey emotion with grace, subtlety, and timeless charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48486188089593,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260604closedroom_01.jpg?v=1780588774","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1904-first-edition-in-the-closed-room-illustrated-by-jessie-willcox-smith-2","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}