Description
Author Enid Bagnold
Publisher Triangle Books, The Blakiston Company, Philadelphia
Binding Hardcover (no dust jacket)
Condition Very good with age tanning and the pages are fragile, but the binding is tight
Summary
National Velvet by Enid Bagnold is a timeless coming-of-age novel that captures the spirit of determination and dreams. Originally published in 1935, this Triangle Books edition (March 1936) features charming illustrations by Laurian Jones. The story follows Velvet Brown, a determined young girl who wins a spirited horse in a raffle and sets out to train him for the Grand National steeplechase. Bagnold’s prose is elegant and heartfelt, creating a story filled with courage, hope, and youthful ambition. This vintage copy is bound in sturdy brown cloth with an artful wave design, and while the binding remains tight, the pages exhibit age tanning and are delicate. A treasured addition for collectors of classic children’s literature and equestrian fiction.