1922 Rare First Edition - Heidi by Johanna Spyri illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith.This beautiful book has been sold Search for other similar books from our bookseller friends! (Description) Author: Johanna Spyri. (illustrator, Jessie Willcox Smith). Title: HEIDI Illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith. Publisher: Philadelphia, David McKay Company, 1922. First Edition illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith (Nudelman A58). First issue with top edge gilt and colored line drawings throughout in red, green, and yellow instead of black and

appealing to young readers with their imaginative narratives and moral lessons

corners slightly worn - as shown

He was best known for his depiction of the titular hero of Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1886 novel Little Lord Fauntleroy

with extensive explanations drawn from the writings of the Church Fathers and other ecclesiastical authors

His work has had a lasting influence on literature worldwide

He is best known for his high fantasy works "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings

he helps the family prosper

Gulliver's Travels

Potter's imaginative tales and beautiful illustrations have left a lasting legacy in children’s literature

later kept house for him and acted as his secretary

providing a visual interpretation that is deeply influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite principles of beauty

he left several works written on the art of war