Black Gold
by Henry, Marguerite; Dennis, Wesley (Illustrator)
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- VG-
- Seller
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La Mesa, California, United States
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About This Item
Chicago/New York/San Francisco: Rand McNally & Company, 1957. First Paperback Edition . Soft cover. VG-. Dennis, Wesley. By the beloved author of "Misty of Chincoteague, this is another of her classic children's stories for horse lovers of all ages, about a young Irish boy who strives to become the jockey who rides the small wonder horse Black Gold to victory. Winner of the 1960 Sequoyah Children's Book Award when it came out for its portrayal of Oklahoma & Native American culture (Osage Indians). Orig. published in 1957, this is the 8th printing from Aug. 1969, in a new trade paperback format, in173 + 2 unnumbered pages, with pen-and-ink illustrations throughout by artist Wesley Dennis. Condition is VG-: though very clean pages & covers, there is slight staining to all outside page edges. Former owner's name & number in pen inside front cover. Modest rubbing to extremities & corner bumping are only other flaws. 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 (PST); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day
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Details
- Bookseller
- Gargoyle Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 020319
- Title
- Black Gold
- Author
- Henry, Marguerite; Dennis, Wesley (Illustrator)
- Illustrator
- Dennis, Wesley
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Rand McNally & Company
- Place of Publication
- Chicago/New York/San Francisco
- Date Published
- 1957
- Keywords
- HORSES CHILDREN FICTION SEQUOYAH AWARD RACE HORSE RACING JOCKEYS NEW ORLEANS OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS YA
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- Animals-Birds-Horses-Pets;
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La Mesa, California
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Edges
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- New
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- Trade Paperback
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