- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: E. M. Maurice Books, ABAA, Torrington, CT, U.S.A.E. M. Maurice Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since May 3, 2004
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 250.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Orange cloth with gilt titling and Chinese characters on front cover, sunned area at top of spine and along tope edge, internally bright and clean; color pictorial dust jacket is missing a 1.5" piece at top of spine, and at front fold, smaller edge chips. The story of a little Chinese girl and her experiences at the New Year's Fair. Marvelous b&w illustrations throughout give the reader a good sense of fun and offer a glimpse into Chinese culture as it was perceived at that time. The book was published at a time when interest in the Far East was particularly high, so it was met with great critical acclaim and success. Peterson & Solt C4 and Bader pg. 57. Rare Caldecott Award Winner. Size: 4to.
Seller Inventory # 002515
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Mei Li (Caldecott Medal)
- Author
- Handforth, Thomas
- Publisher
- Doubleday Doran & Co., New York
- Publication year
- 1938
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Binding
- Pictorial Cover
- Illustrator
- Thomas Handforth
- Edition
- Stated First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, Children's Award Winners, Childrens Books, Featured
E. M. Maurice Books, ABAA
Torrington, CT, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.50 | US$ 20.95 |
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Store description
Rare and collectible children's books and fine illustrated books. Catalogs issued. Frequently exhibit at antiquarian bookfairs in the Northeast US. We carefully research and describe our books and have high standards for condition. We do our best to mention any flaws and rarely carry ex-library copies, on the rare chance that we do, it will be mentioned in the book description. We do not drop ship or blind ship, all packages will be marked and include branded labels and material.
Specialty
Dorothy Lathrop, Newbery Award and Honor books, Golden Age Illustrators, American Picturebooks, Caldecott Award and Honor books, 19th & 20th Century Children's & Illustrated BooksAssociation member
Seller's business information
E M Maurice Books, LLC
358 Ledge Dr
Torrington, CT U.S.A. 06790
Terms of sale
All items returnable within 10 days after receipt, with prior notification, for a full refund. Buyer to pay return insured/trackable shipping. All returns should be boxed. Refund to be granted after item has been returned in the same condition as when first shipped. We do not drop ship or ship blind, all orders will contain branded labels and materials
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E M Maurice Books, LLC
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358 Ledge Drive
Torrington CT 06790
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Owner: Timothy Forry
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