Black Beauty

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a beloved classic animal story, presented here in an adapted edition by Eleanor Graham Vance with illustrations by Phoebe Erickson. Published by Random House in 1949, this vintage edition introduces young readers to the life of Black Beauty, a gentle horse whose story reveals both kindness and cruelty in the human world.

Told from the horse’s point of view, Black Beauty follows his experiences with different owners, working conditions, friendships, hardship, and moments of compassion. The story has long been valued for encouraging empathy, responsibility, and humane treatment of animals.

This 1949 Random House edition is a lovely choice for readers, families, horse lovers, and collectors of vintage children’s books. With its classic story, adapted text, and period illustrations, it makes a meaningful addition to a children’s literature or animal story collection.

1949 - Picture Book, Hardcover, Very Good. Moderate bumping to the top-right corner. Small chip at the upper spine/corner. Light rubbing along edges and corners.

1938 - Hardcover, Good. Front and rear hinges are cracked. Several pages have edge tears and chips. Endpapers are damaged. Wear at the spine ends and corners. Some edge damage to the text block.