Alice-All-By-Herself

Collection of stories about Alice, a 10-year-old girl who lives in Damariscotta, Maine, drawing on the author's own experiences spent as a child in this part of New England. Illustrated throughout with 7 full-page pen-and-ink illustrations (+ other smaller ones) by Marguerite de Angeli.In 181 pages, designed for YA readers ages 8-12. A true FIRST EDITION, first printing from Oct. 1937, this hardcover 8vo (6.75" x 9") has light green cloth-covered boards with a stamped blue image & lettering to front & spine. Condition is VG+: very clean & bright, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white with modest tanning to edges. Former owner's name stamped to title page, else unmarked. Very mild rubbing to extremities, slightly bumped corners, hint of mustiness.The bottom-clipped DJ (not bce) is only Good, with many chips & short tears, some closed inside, but colors are bright with no fading; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! 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 pm Weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: The Macmillan Company

Year: 1947

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States