Laura E. Richards — Quicksilver Sue

New York, The Century Co. 1899. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this charming tale for children by American author Laura E. Richards, the author's own copy from her 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".'Quicksilver Sue' follows the adventures of two young girls named Mary and Sue, who become friends whilst growing up in a small and quiet village.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and six plates, by W. D. StevensBy 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.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally smart. Spine is faded. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A small patch of discolouration to the tail of the front board. A few very light marks to the boards and spine. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: W. D. Stevens. Very Good .