The Gammage Cup

by Carol Kendall

illustrated by Erik Blegvad 

First edition.  New York:  Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1959 

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

• Blue cloth covers are mostly clean.  Boards show a little edgewear.  Corners are sharp. 
• Spine has black text and is bright with softened ends.
• Binding is strong. 
• End papers/ pastedowns show little sign of age or wear.
• Frontispiece is present.
• Illustrations, ink drawings in the text, are bright and clear.  
• Interior is gently age-toned.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Illustrated DJ looks great behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper.
• Close examination of DJ reveals light edgewear, chipping at corners, bumping along head edge including closed tears and tiny chips.  See photos.  
• PS2024.0807

221 pages. 5 3/8 x 8 inches

A very good plus copy, stated first edition with the original illustrated dust jacket, of this fantasy story for children by Carol Kendall (1917-2012).  A Newbery Honor book.  Gently tanned, lovely line drawing illustrations including a Map of the Land Between the Mountains at the frontis. 

Stated First Edition.  

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