signed first edition
1902 · Boston
by WILSON, Harry Leon and Rose O'Neill
Boston: Lothrop Publishing Co, 1902. Near Fine. Stated "Twenty-Six Thousand." Illustrated by O'Neill Latham (Rose O'Neill). Front hinge a little tender, else near fine with light wear at the spine ends. This copy Inscribed by Wilson: "To Robert House Mackey -- 'They ain't got to makin' calandars yet with the rainy day marked on 'em.' Harry Leon Wilson Dec. 22nd 1902." Additionally Inscribed by the illustrator, the author's wife, and the original creator of the Kewpie Doll: "With the compliments of the illustrator. Rose O'Neill Wilson." This novel was the basis for the 1921 film. (Inventory #: 58318)