{"product_id":"1948-pilgrims-inn-elizabeth-goudge-first-edition","title":"1948 Pilgrim’s Inn Elizabeth Goudge First Edition Coward-McCann Hardcover","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1948 Pilgrim’s Inn by Elizabeth Goudge | Decorative Post-War Literary Classic.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eA beautifully preserved 1948 American first edition of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003ePilgrim’s Inn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Goudge\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong\u003eCoward-McCann\u003c\/strong\u003e of New York. Bound in rich burgundy cloth with a deep green spine label, this post-war literary classic retains the warm, timeless presentation associated with Goudge’s beloved English novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eSecond in \u003cem data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eThe Eliots of Damerosehay\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003ePilgrim’s Inn\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewas published outside the United States under the alternate title \u003cem data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eThe Herb of Grace\u003c\/em\u003e. The novel blends family drama, spiritual renewal, and gentle English domestic storytelling—hallmarks that made Elizabeth Goudge one of the most admired mid-20th-century authors of inspirational and historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eThe volume features especially charming, illustrated endpapers with portrait drawings of the novel’s characters, adding strong decorative and collectible appeal. Copies retaining such clean interior presentation and strong cloth coloring are increasingly difficult to locate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eThe copyright page lists only the 1948 copyright date with no additional printings noted, consistent with Coward-McCann first edition publishing practices of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Goudge’s \u003c\/strong\u003enovels have experienced renewed interest among collectors of classic English fiction and comforting literary fiction rooted in place, spirituality, and family life. Her 1946 novel \u003cem data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eThe Little White Horse\u003c\/em\u003e was later cited by J. K. Rowling as one of the books that directly influenced the atmosphere and emotional tone of the Harry Potter series. Early Goudge hardcovers—particularly those with decorative bindings and illustrated interiors—appeal to collectors of mid-century English literature, cottagecore aesthetics, and traditional domestic fiction that bridges children’s and adult literary audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover book measuring approximately standard octavo size with 346 pages. Very good-excellent condition. Tight and clean with crisp pages and strong cloth binding. Minor fading to lower spine and light dust accumulation to the fore edge. No dust jacket. Interior pages remain notably clean with attractive illustrated endpapers and no writing or markings observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #C1A97B; background-color: #f7f3eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8a6b2f; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eBorn in Wells, Somerset, \u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth de Beauchamp Goudge\u003c\/strong\u003e (1900–1984) was an English novelist and children’s author celebrated for works blending spirituality, folklore, sacrifice, healing, and English rural life. She received the Carnegie Medal in 1946 for \u003cem data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3879\"\u003eThe Little White Horse\u003c\/em\u003e. Goudge’s novels remain admired for their richly atmospheric settings, emotional warmth, and themes of redemption and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the Classic Literature collection for more classics, children's books, modern fiction and links to other popular printed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Coward-McCann of New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40133495226435,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Cover_Pilgrims_Inn.jpg?v=1779043211","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/1948-pilgrims-inn-elizabeth-goudge-first-edition","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}