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EDMOND WENT FAR AWAY
by Foreman, Michael; Bax, Martin
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Fine in near fine dust jacket.
- ISBN 10
- 0744510600
- ISBN 13
- 9780744510607
- Seller
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Walker Books, 1988. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. First printing of this charming picture book about a young boy becoming acquainted with the countryside. THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. 9.25'' x 7.5''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped (£8.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [22] leaves. Jacket with a hint of sunning to spine. Sharp and bright.
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- Bookseller
- Type Punch Matrix
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45709
- Title
- EDMOND WENT FAR AWAY
- Author
- Foreman, Michael; Bax, Martin
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in near fine dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0744510600
- ISBN 13
- 9780744510607
- Publisher
- Walker Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- 20th century,Post-WWII,English & British,Picture Book,1980s
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About the Seller
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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- Fine
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- Leaves
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- Spine
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