L. M. Montgomery "Anne of Green Gables" Illustrated Limited Edition, Leather Bound 8-Vol Complete Matching Set w/Original Shipping Boxes [Sealed]

Limited Edition of "Anne of Green Gables", the popular childhood classics by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

This is the inspiring and heartwarming story of Anne Shirley, who overcomes challenges as an orphan finding a home. She resonates with readers of all ages across generations. The charming setting of Green Gables also contributes to its enduring appeal.

Mark Twain declared Anne, “the dearest, and most lovable child in fiction since the immortal Alice [Alice in Wonderland].” 

Brand new in original shipping boxes from Easton Press.

Easton Press, Norwalk CT. 2002. L. M. Montgomery "Anne of Green Gables". Leather Bound limited edition 8-volume complete matching set. Green leather binding with special design, measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Each volume features a frontispiece in full color. As new, sealed without any flaws. 

Each volume has a full-color frontispiece by artist Ben Stahl.

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author, best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, originally published in 1908.

Anne of Green Gables was first published by L.C. Page & Co. of Boston on June 13, 1908. The book quickly became a best-seller, selling over 19,000 copies in the first five months. Since then, over 50 million copies have been sold worldwide.

Eight volume set in one shipment:

1. Anne of Green Gables
2. Anne of Avonlea
3. Anne of the Island
4. Anne of Windy Poplars
5. Anne's House of Dreams
6. Anne of Ingleside
7. Rainbow Valley
8. Rilla of Ingleside

Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of an 11-year-old orphan girl Anne Shirley sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.

Since its publication, Anne of Green Gables has been translated into at least 36 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books worldwide to date in any language, and is taught to students around the world. It was the first of many novels; Montgomery wrote numerous sequels. In 2008, an authorized prequel, Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson was published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the series. 

The book has been adapted as films, television films, and animated and live-action television series. Musicals and plays have also been created, with productions annually in Canada, Europe and Japan.

Publication history

Anne of Green Gables was first published by L.C. Page & Co. of Boston on June 13, 1908. The book quickly became a best-seller, selling over 19,000 copies in the first five months. Since then, over 50 million copies have been sold worldwide. A full scan of the first edition, first impression is provided by the L. M. Montgomery Institute.

Montgomery's original manuscript is preserved by the Confederation Centre of the Arts, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Since 2022, the Centre has hosted a project in which digital images of the entire manuscript can be examined online. A transcript of the manuscript was published by Nimbus Publishing in 2019.

Montgomery's original typescript and the corrected proofs are lost.

The first edition has errors in the text. Critical editions will identify corrections that have been applied to the text by the editor. The choice of corrections depends on the editor and varies across editions. As an example, the Penguin Classics edition, edited by Benjamin Lefebvre, lists the following corrections:

About the author

Lucy Maud Montgomery OBE (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a collection of novels, essays, short stories, and poetry beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. She published 20 novels as well as 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays. Anne of Green Gables was an immediate success; the title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. Most of the novels were set on Prince Edward Island and those locations within Canada's smallest province became a literary landmark and popular tourist site—namely Green Gables farm, the genesis of Prince Edward Island National Park.

Montgomery's work, diaries, and letters have been read and studied by scholars and readers worldwide. The L. M. Montgomery Institute, University of Prince Edward Island, is responsible for the scholarly inquiry into the life, works, culture, and influence of Montgomery.