Dear Mr. Henshaw.
by Cleary, Beverly
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: William Morrow, 1983. First edition of the author's Newbery Award-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. Signed by Beverly Cleary on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Dear Mr. Henshaw is the story of Leigh Botts and his correspondence with his favorite author. Through his letters, Leigh shares his feelings of loneliness and disappointment associated with the absence of his estranged father who is always on the road as a trucker.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140935
- Title
- Dear Mr. Henshaw.
- Author
- Cleary, Beverly
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Morrow
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- Dear Mr. Henshaw Beverly Cleary First Edition Signed
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- Children's Books;
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Fine
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- Octavo
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- First Edition
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