A delightful vintage copy of Miss Billy by Eleanor H. Porter, published in 1927 by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, London. Porter — best known as the beloved author of Pollyanna — first introduced readers to Miss Billy in 1911, a heartwarming tale of love, family, and misunderstanding that continues to charm classic fiction enthusiasts.

This early Harrap edition features its original blue cloth cover with the title and author name in black, and includes the complete story across 249 pages, along with charming period typography. It also lists the author’s other popular titles (Miss Billy’s Decision, Miss Billy Married, and Pollyanna stories), making it a wonderful collectible for fans of early 20th-century women’s fiction and vintage publishing.

💫 Plot Summary:
When cheerful young Billy Neilson decides to write to a lonely bachelor, Mr. Bertram Henshaw, offering to share his home, confusion arises when Billy turns out to be a girl — and a spirited one at that! What follows is a humorous and tender story of friendship, self-discovery, and unexpected romance.

🩶 Condition:
Good vintage condition overall. Blue cloth boards show light shelf wear and faint scuffing to edges. Pages are clean and fully intact, with gentle age toning and light foxing typical of the era. Binding remains sound. A lovely, readable copy with vintage charm.

📏 Details:

Title: Miss Billy

Author: Eleanor H. Porter (Author of Pollyanna)

Publisher: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd

Year: 1927 (first printed earlier)

Format: Hardcover, blue cloth

Pages: 249

Dimensions: Approx. 19.5cm x 13.5cm

Country: Great Britain


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