This beautiful edition is in near fine condition. The pages are tight and unmarked, and the book is tight and square, with an inscription on the first page. The dust jacket is unmarked. Black Beauty is a novel by Anna Sewell, published in 1877. Although originally intended for those working with horses to promote humane treatment, it has become a classic of children's literature. The book was an immediate success and remains one of the most beloved novels of all time. It was Sewell’s only work, written during the final years of her life.