Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery (Vintage Hardcover Edition)

This is a vintage hardcover copy of 'Anne of Avonlea' by L.M. Montgomery, which is the first sequel to 'Anne of Green Gables'. The book is bound in a faded grey cloth or buckram over boards. The front cover features a central, rectangular inset illustration of a young woman in profile with auburn hair pinned back in an Edwardian style, consistent with 'Anne Shirley'. The title and author's name are visible below the illustration, though heavily worn and faded. The physical condition of this volume is poor to fair; the cloth binding is severely rubbed, soiled, and exhibits fraying at the edges and corners. The central pictorial appliqué is significantly damaged with extensive paper loss along the upper and lower borders, obscuring most of the original green decorative frame and portions of the portrait itself. The spine appears slanted, and the overall patina suggests heavy handling and exposure to light or moisture over several decades. Based on the cloth color and cover design, this likely dates to the early 20th century, specifically the period between 1909 and the 1920s, potentially published by L.C. Page & Company or Grosset & Dunlap. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-market commercial publishing from the Edwardian era, featuring a sewn binding and stamped cover details that have since weathered away with age.