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Boy Who Loved the Sea (Inscribed By Author) by Wersba, Barbara; Illustrated By Margot Tomes - 1961

by Wersba, Barbara; Illustrated By Margot Tomes

Boy Who Loved the Sea (Inscribed By Author) by Wersba, Barbara; Illustrated By Margot Tomes - 1961

Boy Who Loved the Sea (Inscribed By Author)

by Wersba, Barbara; Illustrated By Margot Tomes

  • Used
  • very good
  • Signed
  • first
New York: Coward McCann, 1961 Pictorial boards, slightly bowed, crease in rear endpaper; matching dust jacket is darkened with small losses and edge tears, original price intact ($2.50). A lovely story about a little boy who dreams of living in the sea, but comes to realize where he really belongs. Expressive color artwork throughout. Wersba's first book for children; this copy is inscribed by her. Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Pictorial Boards. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Margot Tomes. Small 4to.
  • Bookseller E M Maurice Books, LLC, ABAA US (US)
  • Illustrator Margot Tomes
  • Format/Binding
  • Book Condition Used - Very Good
  • Jacket Condition Good
  • Edition First Edition
  • Publisher Coward McCann
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1961
  • Keywords Fantasy
  • Size Small 4to
THE BRAVE BALLOON OF BENJAMIN BUCKLEY
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THE BRAVE BALLOON OF BENJAMIN BUCKLEY

by Wersba, Barbara; illustrated by Margot Tomes

  • Used
  • very good
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
1st Edition
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New York: Atheneum, 1963. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st edition, stated. INSCRIBED by the illustrator. A Very Good copy in Very Good dust jacket. 8vo. Blue cloth in tan, pictorial dust jacket. The dj is lightly toned, with a few small closed tears and soiling. INSCRIBED by the illustrator on the front end paper, and dated New Year's Eve, 1963-64. Additional re-sub-titled for the recipient on the half title page. The dj is now protected in a mylar sleeve. A Very Good copy in Very Good dust jacket.
Item Price
$25.00