1925 First Illustrated Edition by Louis Rhead - Heidi by Johanna Spyri
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Author: Johanna Spyri. Illustrated by Louis Rhead.
Title: Heidi.
Publisher: New York and London, Harper & Brothers, 1925. First Illustrated Edition by Louis Rhead.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9 x 6.5 inches.
Pages: 333 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good publisher’s original black cloth binding with gilt titles to spine; large, vibrant color paste-on illustration to front board (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing - as shown, charming decorative bookplate “Ex Libris Betty Conner” to front pastedown - as shown).
Illustrations: With over 30 illustrations by Louis Rhead, including a vivid color frontispiece and several lovely black-and-white plates throughout, all present and in excellent condition.
The book: This delightful 1925 First Illustrated Edition by Louis Rhead of Heidi brings to life Johanna Spyri’s timeless tale of a spirited Swiss orphan girl whose innocence and charm touch everyone she meets. Set against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps, this edition is notable for its enchanting illustrations by Louis Rhead, a celebrated illustrator of the period. A beautiful copy for collectors of children’s classics and illustrated books.
The author: Johanna Spyri (1827–1901) was a Swiss author best known for her enduring children’s novel Heidi, first published in 1881. Her works are beloved for their warmth, humor, and deep appreciation of alpine life, capturing the joys and challenges of rural existence through the eyes of a young girl.
The illustrator: Louis Rhead (1857–1926) was a British-American artist and illustrator famed for his decorative style and contributions to book illustration, poster art, and angling literature. His illustrations for Heidi stand out for their delicate linework and evocative scenes, enhancing the emotional landscape of Spyri’s beloved story.