The Wings of the Morning (Children's Bookshelf Series)

One of a lovely series of classic books for young readers illustrated by famous artists of the day, this one by Mead Schaeffer (1898-1980), who here contributed the full-color frontispiece & 3 internal plates--all flawless! The story is a romantic adventure involving the perennial theme of a shipwreck & survival on a deserted island. Orig. published in 1903, this is the First Edition with the illustrations added from 1924. In 319 pages, this hardcover octavo has deep red cloth-covered boards with sharp gilt lettering to spine & a colorful front paper pastedown. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally bright & clean, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white with moderate tanning around edges. Old gift inscription dated 1943 to recto of frontispiece, along with address label of former owner, else unmarked. Slight rubbing to extremities & to the second "The" in title on front cover. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 p.m. Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: John C. Winston Co.

Year: 1924

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

Seller Info

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Country: United States