Antique 1920 The Story of Opal by Opal Whiteley • Illustrated 2nd Impression

Antique 1920 The Story of Opal by Opal Whiteley • Illustrated 2nd Impression

A fascinating early copy of The Story of Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart by Opal Whiteley.

This intimate childhood journal follows Opal’s life among lumber camps, where she found friendship and wonder in animals, trees, flowers and the natural world around her. A beautifully unusual piece of nature writing told through the imaginative eyes of a sensitive young girl.

Book Details:

• Published by The Atlantic Monthly Press, Boston
• Second impression, September 1920
• Preface by Viscount Grey of Fallodon
• Includes illustrations and a frontispiece photograph of Opal reconstructing her diary
• Hardcover with green cloth spine, wood-grain paper-covered boards and illustrated title label
• No dust jacket included

Condition: This century-old book is in well-loved antique condition. The cover has visible rubbing, discoloration, bumped and worn corners, edge wear and damage near the lower spine. Interior pages show expected age-toning. Please handle gently and review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.

A wonderful find for antique-book collectors, nature lovers, literary-history enthusiasts or as character-filled old-library décor.