HENRY, Marguerite; Illustrated by Wesley Dennis.
Misty of Chincoteague.
New York: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers , 1997.
$750.00
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Item Number: RRB-151225
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Signed limited edition of Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague
Signed limited edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher's maroon cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Wesley Dennis. One of two hundred and fifty numbered copies signed by the author, this is number 77. Fine in the original publisher's matching slipcase which is in fine condition.
Marguerite Henry's Newbery Honor Book has captivated generations with its thrilling descriptions of true incidents from the tiny island of Chincoteague, and its realistic yet wonderfully magical atmosphere. This story of an animal brought into captivity poignantly reveals the powerful opposing forces of humans and nature. Over nearly five decades, Henry authored “some four dozen books that introduced young readers to animals in the great outdoors… weaving the romance and history of mankind’s association with the animal world into her illustrated texts” (New York Times). Of those books, Misty of Chincoteague is the best-known and most-loved. The delightful story, inspired by a real Assateague horse, follows the adventures of the freedom-loving colt Misty and two children who dream of owning her. With color endpapers and numerous in-text illustrations—many full-page, and with two color double-page illustrations—by Wesley Dennis, “whose beautiful drawings and watercolor illustrations add great appeal to most of the author’s works” (Silvey, 305). Basis for the 1961 film Misty.
Misty of Chincoteague.
$750.00
In Stock
