Gooseberry Lane

by Bethany Tudor

First edition, signed.  Philadelphia and New York:  J.B. Lippincott Company, 1963  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition, with a GOOD DJ under Mylar.

• Illustrated green paper covers are mostly clean, with black text.   
• Boards show edgewear.  Corners are frayed, with exposed board.  See photos.  
• Spine has black text and is bright with chipped ends.
• Binding is secure. 
• Illustrated end papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear.
• Illustrations are bright and clear. 
• Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits marginal toning, some roughing of paper on final page.  See photos.  
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Illustrated DJ is nicely preserved behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper.
• DJ shows edgewear at head and foot with closed tears and chipping, chipped corners and spine ends, abrasion at return edges, sunning of spine, front return is clipped.  See photos. 
• PS2024.0807

Unpaginated. 8.25 x 6.5 inches

A signed, first edition copy of this illustrated children's book about two plush ducks who need to find a new home.  Illustrated paper boards in very good condition, with the original dust jacket, good under Mylar.

This is the first book by Bethany Tudor (b. 1950), daughter of the well-known illustrator and author Tasha Tudor.  Surrounded by animals and books about country life from her earliest years, Bethany Tudor was just thirteen years old when the story was published. 

Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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