The White Deer
by Thurber, James
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Fair
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harcourt Brace, 1945. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. James Thurber. Nice-looking hardcover copy of the First Edition, bound in green cloth, clean and unmarked of interior. Dust jacket present, machine- but not price-clipped, protected in Brodart, but considerably worn and chipped. A fine juvenile tale but a novel for all ages and illustrated by the author: "The King raised his head and gave the great 'Harrooo' of a lion tortured by magical mice. He strode so heavily to the door that the shields. I hope that all my sons get lost," said King Clode. "That's one way out." 115 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
Synopsis
Here is a Thurber world of enchanted deer and seven-headed dragons, of wizards and witches, of riddles and spells, of false love and true. It is the story of a beautiful princess, transformed from a deer, who assigns each of three princes a perilous labor to perform in order to win her hand. Drawings by the Author.
Reviews
On Jul 3 2021, a reader said:
This book was absolutely amazing. The story and content were above my expectations. James Thurber is a wonderful writer.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 352470
- Title
- The White Deer
- Author
- Thurber, James
- Illustrator
- James Thurber
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harcourt Brace
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1945
- Size
- 8vo 8" - 9" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- James Thurber
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About the Seller
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