Title: Island Boy
Author: Barbara Cooney
Illustrator: Barbara Cooney
Year: 1989 (First Edition)
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Julia MacRae Books (Walker Books Ltd)
Remarks: 1st British edition; inscribed
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Author: Barbara Cooney
Illustrator: Barbara Cooney
Year: 1989 (First Edition)
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Julia MacRae Books (Walker Books Ltd)
Remarks: 1st British edition; inscribed
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Description:
Matthias is the youngest of 12 children living on Tibbetts Island, Maine. This heartwarming
story follows him on his journey from childhood through to adulthood.
Widely regarded as one of Cooney's best books, this is the rare first British edition.
The beautiful, full-page and in-text colour illustrations capture the essence of 19th century America. Pastedowns and endpapers feature a hand-drawn sepia map.
Glazed pictorial boards. Spine and corners bumped on rear board; those on front are straight. Previous owner's name discreetly written in yellow felt-tip on front pastedown. Pages are in excellent condition.
Measures 21 cm × 25.5 cm (8.4″ × 10.2″). Landscape 8vo. Unpaginated.
Price: £14.00
