Charming first edition of Persimmon Creek by Nellie Page Carter, illustrated throughout by Alice Caddy and published by Longmans, Green and Co. in 1938. A Southern juvenile novel centered on rural life, friendship, and perseverance, illustrated with expressive black and white drawings. This copy includes a period ink gift inscription dated Christmas 1938 and retains its original teal cloth boards with front illustration. An appealing early American children’s book with strong visual and regional interest.

Author. Nellie Page Carter.

Publisher. Longmans, Green and Co., New York and Toronto.

Year. 1938.

Special attributes, first edition stated, illustrated by Alice Caddy, original cloth binding, period gift inscription dated 1938.

Topic. American children’s literature.

Subject. Juvenile fiction, rural life, Southern stories.

Keywords. Persimmon Creek, Nellie Page Carter, Alice Caddy, 1938 first edition, children’s book, illustrated juvenile, Longmans Green.

Condition. Very good. Solid binding, clean interior pages, light toning from age. Cloth shows mild edge wear and gentle rubbing. No dust jacket.