This rare antique hardcover edition of "A New Friend: A Story for Boys and Girls" by Geraldine Mockler was published in London by Blackie and Son Limited. Printed in the late 19th century, the volume features a beautifully illustrated cloth cover showcasing classic Edwardian children's attire framed by an elegant Art Nouveau rose border characteristic of the historic Glasgow design style. Adding to its unique historical provenance, the inside flyleaf features a beautiful, crisp handwritten fountain pen inscription dated "Xmas 1909" to a Miss Mary Helen Moffit of Poplar Street in Meadville, Pennsylvania. It contains a beautiful full-color frontispiece illustration by H. M. Brock and charming text decoration throughout the initial chapter layouts. Condition Profile: • Good Antique Condition: The graphic front cover remains highly displayable with visible cloth texture and clear illustration lines. Interior pages show natural, expected antique toning and minor structural separation at the binding hinge common for a book over 120 years old. • Inspected Structure: Pages are clean, legible, and free from modern scribbles, heavy water damage, or missing text sheets. • Storage Environment: Safely stored and ships from a clean, smoke-free home.
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