The Real Story of a Real Boy
$30.00 USD • Used
This book was discovered by the author in his father's attic & allegedly consists of a diary he kept as an 11-year-old boy growing up in Exeter, New Hampshire, in the 1860s. Orig. published in 190...
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This book was discovered by the author in his father's attic & allegedly consists of a diary he kept as an 11-year-old boy growing up in Exeter, New Hampshire, in the 1860s. Orig. published in 1902, it is brought to life here for new generations with the enchanting illustrations of a fellow New Englander, children's book author & illustrator Tasha Tudor. 194 pages, with Tudor's pen-and-ink illustrations throughout. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1967, this 12mo (5.25" x 7.50") has bright red cloth-covered boards lettered in black & front & spine. Condition is VG: very clean, binding straight & strong, pages white & unmarked save for former owner's name in red marker to ffep. Only flaw is heavy rubbing along bottom edges of both boards, with some cloth loss in places. The price-clipped DJ (later state, with endorsements on back cover) is Good, with many small holes (insect damage), chipping at corners; nicely protected i new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Product Info
Publisher: Richard R. Smith Co., Inc.
Year: 1967
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
First Edition
Seller Info
GargoyleBooks
Address: 7525 Olive Place La Mesa, California
Website: https://www.gargoylebooks.net
Country: United States
