Eliza Orne White. First edition. NAP. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1894. No dust jacket issued. Hardcover in Very Good+ condition. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved copy, 138 pp.
When Molly Was Six" by Eliza Orne White, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, is a charming children's fiction novel illustrated by Katharine Pyle. Set in North America, the story follows the adventures of a young girl named Molly, making it a nostalgic and collectible piece for readers interested in classic literature from the late 19th century.
Author: Eliza Orne White
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston, 1894
Binding: Hardcover, no dust jacket
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition
A charming and scarce children’s book from the late 19th century, When Molly Was Six captures the quiet innocence and imaginative world of childhood through the lens of Molly and her early adventures. Written by Eliza Orne White—an author admired for her contributions to both children’s and adult fiction—this volume is a wonderful example of early American juvenile literature.
This is the true first edition, published by Houghton, Mifflin in 1894. Bound in the publisher’s original illustrated cloth, this copy is clean and tightly bound, with light shelfwear and some age toning consistent with its age. No dust jacket, as issued or commonly missing. A rare survivor and a collectible gem for those interested in 19th-century children’s literature, early female authors, or vintage Houghton Mifflin titles.
Comparable copies in similar condition are uncommon. Priced attractively below a past appraisal for the discerning collector or literary enthusiast.
