Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates is a classic novel by American author Mary Mapes Dodge, first published in 1865. The novel takes place in the Netherlands and is a colorful fictional portrait of early 19thcentury Dutch life, as well as a tale of youthful honor. The book's title refers to the beautiful silver skates to be awarded to the winner of the iceskating race Hans Brinker hopes to enter and the potential dashed opportunities along the way, partly because of his own kindness.

Charming illustrated classic junior book with mainly black and white sketch illustrations but some beautiful color sketches as well. In lovely well cared for condition with box jacket. Lovely decorative spine. ONE OWNER books, my mother! Sweet treasures. Perfect gift for a child or young adult from grandma! Books that craft the future generation. Must reads! An instant best seller when originally published.

Individually boxed book.

Hard cover w box

Illustrated Junior Library

Grosset and Dunlap, NY

1945, 314 pages by Mary Mapes Dodge

The bindings look great, no rips, no markings, not ex library. A few little box cover bumps. Some signs of very slight use to cover, interiors are pristine. Amazing condition due to a child reading them. There are some bubbles under the front upper left corner on cover where the glue did not stick in manufacture.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Charlottesville, VA.