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For your consideration is a rare, early state copy of the 1939 Newbery Medal winner, "Thimble Summer," written and illustrated by Elizabeth Enright. This specific volume is a significant find for collectors of children's literature due to the state of its dust jacket.
Key Collector Points Observed:
Pre-Award Dust Jacket: The jacket lacks the gold Newbery Medal seal, indicating it is an early 1938 printing before the award was announced.
Unclipped Price: The original "Net, $2.00" price is still present on the front inner flap.
Authentic 1938 Imprint: Title and copyright pages both show the 1938 Farrar & Rinehart, Inc. date.
Condition: The blue cloth boards feature bright yellow stamped illustrations. The dust jacket shows some age-related chipping and edge wear but remains remarkably intact. Internal pages and pictorial endpapers are clean.
Disclaimer:
Please note: I am not a professional book dealer or antiquarian. I have described this book to the best of my ability based on its visible markings and research. Please review all 10 high-resolution photos carefully to determine the condition and "points" for yourself before offerding or purchasing.
• Author: Elizabeth Enright
• Publisher: Farrar & Rinehart, Inc.
• Year Printed: 1938
• Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Dust Jacket
