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Magic Finger by Dahl, Roald; Illustrated By William Pene Du Bois

by Dahl, Roald; Illustrated By William Pene Du Bois

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Magic Finger by Dahl, Roald; Illustrated By William Pene Du Bois

Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald; Illustrated By William Pene Du Bois

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New York: Harper & Row (1966). Illustrated boards, small stain on half-title; illustrated dust jacket with large dampstain visible on flaps and verso, price-clipped but code is correct. The story of a girl who, when angered, has the ability to transform the people who have wronged her into animals. Illustrated in b&w by William Pene Du Bois. Scarce.. Probable First Edition. Near Fine/Near Very Good. Illus. by William Pene Du Bois. Small Square 4to.
  • Bookseller E M Maurice Books, LLC, ABAA US (US)
  • Illustrator William Pene Du Bois
  • Book Condition Used - Near Fine
  • Jacket Condition Near Very Good
  • Edition Probable First Edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Harper & Row
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Keywords fantasy, Magic
  • Size Small Square 4to

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Farm Stories,  A Giant Golden Book

Farm Stories, A Giant Golden Book

by Tenggren, Gustaf (Illus)

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  • Hardcover
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Used - Very Good
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Very Good
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Stated First Edition
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Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1946 Illustrated boards with wear and small chip at top of spine, otherwise and a nice clean copy; matching dust jacket with some wear and small chips, hard to find with the very fragile jacket. A collection of stories all about the goings on at a farm. Wonderfully illustrated in full color by Tenggren.. Stated First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. Large 4to.
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Happy Day Begins
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Happy Day Begins

by Scott, Janet Laura (Illus)

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Used - Very Good
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First Thus
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Unknown
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Akron, OH: Saalfield Publishing Company, 1931 14 pgs. Thick color printed card stock covers, spine worn, some edge wear. Beautiful art decor color plates throughout which, I believe, originally appeared in Happy All Day Through.. First Thus. Very Good. Illus. by Janet Laura Scott. Large Square 4to.
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Two Little Pilgrims' Progress, A Story of the City Beautiful

Two Little Pilgrims' Progress, A Story of the City Beautiful

by Burnett, Frances Hodgson; Illustrated By Reginald Birch

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Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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New York: Charles Scribners Sons, 1895 191 pgs + 16pgs ads. Blue cloth pictorially stamped in dark blue and gilt, light wear to corners and spine ends, small chip at edge of page 5. The story of two children who venture off by themselves to go to the World's Fair. BAL 2088. First Edition. Very Good. Illus. by Reginald B. Birch. 8vo.
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Sing in Praise (Caldecott Honor)

Sing in Praise (Caldecott Honor)

by Torrey, Marjorie (Illus); Wheeler, Opal (Auth)

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Stated First Edition
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Hardcover
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New York: Dutton, 1946 Illustrated boards, light shelf wear; matching dust jacket with sunned spine and light wear. A collection and explanation of hymns with soft and delicate artwork by Torrey. Caldecott Honor.. Stated First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Marjorie Torrey. 4to.
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Birthday
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Birthday

by Steptoe, John

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  • first
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Used - Near Fine
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Very Good
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Stated First Edition
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Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1972 Violet boards with minor wear, previous owner's name; illustrated dust jacket with edge wear and one long closed tear. A young boy's happiest day, set in a fantasied black community. Brilliant color artwork. First editions are scarce.. Stated First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by John Steptoe. Oblong 8vo.
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Hans Im Gluck (Hans in Luck)

Hans Im Gluck (Hans in Luck)

by Grimm; Illustrated By Herbert Leupin

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Used - Very Good
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Zurich: Globi-Verlag, 1944 Brown cloth backed illustrated boards, lt. rubbing to edges, lt. shelf wear, 2 thin holes in back strip where staples pushed through. Internally fine. Fairy tale from Grimm, illustrated by 6 stunning and colorful full-page lithos, plus a dual-page color centerfold. Text in German. . First Edition. Illustrated Boards. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Herbert Leupin. Oblong 4to.
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Appleby Capple (Newbery Honor)
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Appleby Capple (Newbery Honor)

by Parrish, Anne

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Used - Very Good
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Good
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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New York: Harper & Brothers (1950) 184 pgs. Yellow pictorial cloth, wear to spine tips and corners, in a color illustrated dust jacket which is worn with a few small chips, tape repair on verso of DJ, price intact. A very clever and different approach to an alphabet book, one where the prose is alliterative and there actually is a plot! In addition to the wonderful text, Parrish added detailed and beautiful Victorian style drawings on which she spent a year making! Note lovely color pictorial endpapers.. First Edition. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Anne Parrish. 4to.
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Kitten's First Full Moon (w/ Signed Caldecott Bookmark)

Kitten's First Full Moon (w/ Signed Caldecott Bookmark)

by Henkes, Kevin

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Fine
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First Edition
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Unknown
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New York: Greenwillow Books, 2004 First Edition (full number line). As New in As New Jacket. 2005 Caldecott Winner. Beautiful monotone illustrations and minimal text tell the story of an adorable kitten who confuses the full moon for a bowl of milk. Signed bookmark laid into book. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Kevin Henkes. 8vo.
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Star for Hansi
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Star for Hansi

by Paull, Grace (Illus); Vance, Marguerite (Auth)

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Used - Near Fine
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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New York: Harper & Brothers, 1936 Illustrated boards with cloth spine, light wear to spine ends; matching dust jacket with soil, abrasions to front panel and light chipping to spine ends, price clipped. A German Christmas stories illustrated in red and gold. First editions are uncommon.. First Edition. Near Fine/Good to Very Good. Illus. by Grace Paull. 12mo.
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Weekend at Muskrat Lake (Inscribed to Editor Ada Shearon)

Weekend at Muskrat Lake (Inscribed to Editor Ada Shearon)

by Weiss, Nicki

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First Printing
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Hardcover
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New York: Greenwillow Books, 1984 Illustrated boards in matching dust jacket. Explores the relationship between siblings through various activities on a camping trip. Inscribed by the author to the, then, managing editor of Greenwillow, Ada Shearon: "July 5, 1984, / Dear Ada, / This is for you / with much love! / [heart symbol] Nicki". Signed by Author. First Printing. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Nicki Weiss. Oblong 4to.
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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Roald Dahl

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ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780590132053 / 0590132059
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Scholastic. Used - Good. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140363036 / 0140363033
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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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9780142413852 / 0142413852
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UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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9780141371467 / 0141371463
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HILLSIDE, New Jersey, United States
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Penguin, 2016T. paperback. Good. 0.1000 in x 7.6000 in x 4.9000 in. Dent on cover*
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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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Viking Books for Young Readers, 2009-01-22. paperback. Acceptable. 5x0x7.
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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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9780142413852 / 0142413852
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Viking Books for Young Readers. Used - Very Good. A bright, square, and overall a nice copy
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The Magic Finger
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The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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UsedVeryGood. All orders ship by next business day! This is a used paperback book. Has wear on cover and/or pages. Book has no markings on pages. Front cover has crease(s). For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!
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The Magic Finger

The Magic Finger

by Dahl, Roald

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9780142413852 / 0142413852
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Viking Books for Young Readers, 2009. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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A "Jamboree" of Laughter. From a Boy Scout's Diary.
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A "Jamboree" of Laughter. From a Boy Scout's Diary.

by W Heath Robinson

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1st Edition
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Paperback
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Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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London: A V N Jones & Co., 1910. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Not dated, circa 1910. Unpaginated. Very scarce copy. Brown paper covers which are rubbed, stained with moderate wear and chipping to extremities. Rear cover has advert for BLACKBIRD FOUNTAIN PEN. Has red circular sticker to front cover for Prince of Wales Imperial Fund. Raffles Bookstore Norfolk All orders normally dispatched within one working day. We will gladly supply further images or more information if required. Discounts available for multiple orders
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America's Stamps

America's Stamps

by Petersham, Maud and Miska

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Used - Near Fine
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Good
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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New York: Macmillan, 1947 (1947). Pictorial blue cloth boards in a color pictorial dust jacket which is chipped and worn. A history of American stamps with full page color illustrations and other textual illustrations by the Petershams as well as images of American stamps throughout. . First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Near Fine/Good. Illus. by Maud and Miska Petersham. 4to.
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BOBBSEY TWINS PAPER DOLLS

BOBBSEY TWINS PAPER DOLLS

by Samuel Lowe

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Kenosha, WI: Samuel Lowe Company. N.D.. Softcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket; Wear at edges. Scratches on front cover, small piece missing at corner on back cover, dolls are unpunched but loose ; Clothing is uncut. Original not a reproduction. ; Color Illustrations; Unpaginated pages .
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American Picturebooks from Noah's Ark to The Beast Within

American Picturebooks from Noah's Ark to The Beast Within

by Bader, Barbara

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Near Fine
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First Printing
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Hardcover
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New York: Macmillan (1976). Brown cloth in dust jacket with small edge nick. A fresh clean copy of one of the most oft cited reference works dedicated to American picturebooks.. First Printing. Fine/Near Fine. Thick 4to.
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Fairy Tale Sampler
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Fairy Tale Sampler

by Fairy Tales. Muir, Kirby (Arranged by); Lamont, Violet (Illus)

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Used - Very Good
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Very Good
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First Edition
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Hardcover
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Chicago: Ziff-Davis, 1947 (1947). Illustrated boards with light shelf wear, small abrasion on endpaper, in matching dust jacket with minor wear, child's sticker over jacket price. A selection of familiar fairy tales, arranged for bedtime reading and illustrated in b&w and full color by Violet LaMont. Scarce.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Violet LaMont. 4to.
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A Second Treasury of the World's Greatest Fairy Tales
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A Second Treasury of the World's Greatest Fairy Tales

by Helen Hyman, adapted by

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The Villages, Florida, United States
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Danbury Press/Grolier Enterprises, 1972. Hardcover. Very Good/Good +. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Presumed First American Edition, also published in Italy in 1972. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket Condition: Good + or Very Good -. Sturdy book with durable, glossy coated covers. 287 pp. No remainder mark. Clean with no writing. Numerous colorful illustrations. Panels in great condition. Moderate spine head bumping with spine tail lines. Jacket's original corner price intact. Jacket has spine head bumping, spine tail lines, one mended tear approximately 1.5" and one 1" open tear. Edge creasing and back cover scratching. Small light circle indent and some light back cover sunning. Summary: Fourteen fairy tales in large print with captivating illustrations, including the lesser known tales such as The Little Goldfish, The Seven Ravens, and The Three Hairs of the Ogre.
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Tom Mouse
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Tom Mouse

by Le Guin, Ursula K

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Used - Fine
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Fine
Edition
First Edition
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Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780761315995 / 0761315993
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Brookfield, CT: Roaring Brook Press, 2002. AUTHOR SIGNED. 2002 Stated First Edition and with full printing number line. FINE in FINE price-intact dust jacket. Le Guin signed her name in violet ink on the title page, just below little Tom Mouse's nose. Signed on April 22, 2008 at Powell's Portland, Oregon bookstore. (Included with this book is a copy of Powell's April 2008 issue of the newsletter "Ink" with Ms. LeGuin's event listed.) A fresh, otherwise unmarked, tightly bound copy. Pages, yellow endpapers and hardcover (color pictorial paper with gloss lamination) are pristine. Binding and hinges tight and straight. Unclipped jacket, graphics matching the cover, is bright and clean; faint shelf rub along jacket spine where it wraps over the hinges but still fine, no tears, chips or creases. Jacket is in a clear archival protector. The tale of a little mouse with a yen to travel. Charming color illustrations throughout by Julie Downing. 8 x 10-1/4". 40 pages. Signed by… Read More
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Betty Fairy Book

Betty Fairy Book

by Price, Margaret Evans (Illus); Flint, Helen (Auth)

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No Jacket
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Paperback
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Rochester: Stecher Litho Co., 1915 Color illustrated stiff paper wraps, some chipping to spine and light surface wear, insect damage at the top of book, but a clean and bright copy. Verses illustrated in duotone or full color in a charming fashion by Margaret Evans Price.. Very Good/No Jacket. Narrow Folio.
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Chicky-Chick-Chick

Chicky-Chick-Chick

by Swan, Kay; Illustrated By Alice Dennis

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New York: Stoll Edwards, 1929 Illustrated boards with die-cut bars of a chicken coop, slight rubbing at extremities; matching dust jacket also with die-cut section, a few tape mends and middle bar of chicken coop is missing from DJ, but the dust jacket is very scarce. A wonderfully produced book with bright color illustrations and decorative borders in black and yellow. . First Edition. Illustrated Boards. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Alice Dennis. 4to.
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LITTLE BEAR

LITTLE BEAR

by Minarik, Else Holmelund

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New York NY: Harper & Row. 1957. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; DJ is worn at edges. DJ flap clipped. Previous owner's name. ; I Can Read; 63 pages .
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