Hans Brinker The Silver Skates by Mary Dodge Books Inc with Harper Brothers 1924 First edition in very good vintage condition. AA cxx
 Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge - 1924 First Illustrated Edition Discover a beautiful piece of children's literary history with this 1924 edition of Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates. Published by Harper & Brothers in collaboration with Books Inc., this particular volume is notable for being the first edition to feature the iconic illustrations by Louis Rhead. Set in the 19th-century Netherlands, the story follows the impoverished but virtuous Brinker family. Hans and his sister Gretel dream of competing in a great ice-skating race on the frozen canals of Holland to win the coveted "Silver Skates." This classic novel popularized the famous legend of the "Little Dutch Boy" and offers a vibrant portrait of Dutch life, honor, and perseverance.