BURNETT, FRANCES HODGSON - The Secret Garden

NY: Henry Holt And Company, 1987. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0805002774; This is a large book and is not eligible for Priority, Air or International under standard fees. Very minor edge wear on the clean, sound binding. Two tiny red dots on the bottom edge. Tiny taped hole in the half-title page, at the gutter. Very minor foxing on first and last couple pages, otherwise contents are almost as new. DJ's upper fore corners are worn, else very minor wear on the clean, complete DJ. ; 8-1/4 x 10-1/4", 232pp. Green boards, brown cloth spine, bright gold spine lettering. CHILDREN. Illustrated by Michael Hague with twenty-four full-page, full-color paintings, and one small, title-page painting of the robin. "THE SECRET GARDEN has survived the years and become a classic because of its compelling themes: the healing power of nature and the magic of love. In his illustrations, which capture the feel of the period in every detail, Michael Hague has worked his own special magic to bring this timeless story to life. ". Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket .