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Lot Of (5) Louisa May Alcott Plates Vintage 1950s Uncirculated Proof
Each proof measures 5 3/8”W x 8 3/4”H
Vintage Louisa May Alcott Book Illustration Plates – Rare Uncirculated Publisher Proofs
Up for sale are these beautiful, authentic vintage book illustration art plates featuring scenes from Louisa May Alcott's most beloved classics. These are rare, uncirculated publisher proofs/salesman sample sheets from the 1950s Junior Deluxe Editions (Nelson Doubleday / Garden City, NY).
Because these are pristine layout proofs, they are completely loose with clean, untorn edges—they were never bound into a book! The reverse sides feature blank spaces or unprinted title spacer text, confirming their status as authentic vintage printer proofs.
Perfect for vintage ephemera collectors, junk journaling, scrapbooking, or framing as nostalgic nursery, library, or cottagecore wall decor.
This premier lot includes all five illustrations shown, anchored by the iconic March family parlor scene.
* Plate 1: Little Women (1950, Art by Reisie Lonette) – The March sisters (Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy) gather in the parlor around Marmee as she reads a letter from Father during the Civil War.
* Plate 2: Little Women (1950, Art by Reisie Lonette) – Jo March relaxing on a green chaise lounge in the attic garret, eating an apple while reading.
* Plate 3: Little Men (1955, Art by Ruth Ives) – Jo and Professor Friedrich Bhaer sharing a romantic, joyful embrace in the rain under an umbrella.
* Plate 4: Little Men (1955, Art by Ruth Ives) – Jo Bhaer comforting the children outside at night at Plumfield under the warm glow of a lantern.
* Plate 5: Under the Lilacs (1955, Art by Ruth Ives) – The children putting on a dramatic theatrical stage play decorated with pink curtains and oil lamps.
