Description: The Classic Pony TaleMISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUEBy Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley Dennis(1947)First printing of one of the most beloved horse stories ever told, winner of a 1948 Newbery Honor - an exceptionally beautiful copy.About fine in near fine jacket. Based on the true story of the charismatic island-dwelling ponies of Virginia and the people who care for them, MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE brought attention to the curious lives of the feral horses. The story was adapted into a film in 1961, and the real Misty even attended the premier. This is a particularly nice copy of one of America's favorite horse stories, rare to find in such a nice dust jacket. Chicago: Rand McNally & Company, (1947). 9.5'' x 6.75''. Original blue cloth binding with yellow pictorial stamping. Original unclipped ($2.50) color pictorial dust jacket. Color pictorial endpapers of a pony running across a sun-dappled wetland. Illustrated in black and white with color pictorial title page. 174 pages. Jacket with light edgewear, one short closed tear to front panel; a bit of toning to spine. Binding with only mild shelfwear. Interior clean and bright. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1320 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: Henry, Marguerite; Dennis, Wesley
Publisher: Rand McNally & Company
Year Printed: 1947
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
