Moods a novel by  Louisa M Alcott 1882 Roberts Brothers University Press FE. Book is very good vintage condition has a small hole on inside 1st page (see photo ) and shows slight age on cover rix  N
Up for sale is a remarkably scarce piece of 19th-century American literature: an 1882 hardcover edition of Moods: A Novel by Louisa May Alcott. Published by Roberts Brothers (with printing by University Press), this specific 1882 printing represents Alcott’s highly important First Revised Edition—a version where she significantly reworked the text, characters, and controversial ending of her original 1864 debut novel to better fit her artistic vision.
The book is in very good vintage condition for its age. The binding is structurally secure, the hinges are intact, and the pages are clean with light, natural toning.
Condition Notes:
The cloth cover shows slight, age-appropriate shelf wear and gentle fading.
There is a small, clean hole on the inside first page/endpaper (please see the provided photo for close-up detail). It does not impact any of the main story text.
A true collector's piece for fans of Little Women, early American feminist fiction, and antiquarian book collectors.
Value Factors:
The 1882 Edition Importance: The 1882 Roberts Brothers release is highly sought after by Alcott collectors because it is the First Revised Edition. Alcott famously felt her original 1864 publisher rushed and mismanaged the book, making this 1882 text the definitive version she always wanted the public to read.
The Flaws: The minor age wear on the cover is fully expected for a book that is nearly 150 years old. The small hole on the interior endpaper is a minor condition detractor, but because it is restricted to the preliminary blank page and doesn't destroy title text or story pages, the book retains the majority of its antiquarian value.