Laura E. Richards — Rosin the Beau

Boston, Dana Estes & Company, 1898. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this charming children's novel by American author Laura E. Richards, from the author's library. The first edition of this uncommon work.Author's own copy, signed and inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, "Laura E. Richards, Author's Copy, not to be taken from the home".This is the fourth novel in the author's 'Melody' series, following 'Melody', 'Marie', and 'Bethsada Pool&apos. This novel follows Melody's friend, Rosin, as he writes a long letter to his friend, describing the adventures of his early life. Illustrated with a frontispiece.By Laura E. Richards, an American novelist who wrote more than ninety works during her career, including more children's books, as well as biographies and poetry. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few very minor marks to the boards. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .