The Lost Boy by Henry van Dyke (1914, Harper & Brothers) – First Edition, Illustrated

A beautiful 1914 first edition of The Lost Boy by Henry van Dyke, published by Harper & Brothers of New York and London. Bound in rich olive green cloth with gilt lettering and an embossed scenic design on the cover, this book captures the elegance and serenity of early 20th-century craftsmanship.

Van Dyke, a Presbyterian minister and diplomat, was known for his deeply human spiritual stories. The Lost Boy — written in the same gentle, reflective style as The Story of the Other Wise Man — offers themes of faith, redemption, and wonder that have kept it in print for over a century.

Details:
📚 The Lost Boy by Henry van Dyke
🏛️ Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York and London
🗓️ 1914 First Edition
📖 Illustrated throughout
📏 Approx. 7.25” × 5”
🎨 Olive green cloth cover with gilt title and scenic embossed vignette
🖋️ Previous owner’s inscription dated Christmas 1915; bookplate from Robert Thien
💫 Tight binding and clean pages with mild toning

Condition:
Very good antique condition. Minor shelf wear to corners and spine ends. Gilt remains bright; interior pages are clean with even age toning. The handwritten inscription and early bookplate add unique character and provenance.


✨ Why I Chose This Piece
This edition radiates quiet elegance — the kind of craftsmanship that defined early Harper & Brothers titles. The gilt artwork glows beautifully, and the personal inscription connects you directly to the book’s century-old Christmas gifting history. It’s both decorative and deeply soulful — perfect for collectors of vintage religious or inspirational literature.

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