Boat Children of Canton
by Ward, Marion B.; Illustrated By Helen Sewell
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Good
- Seller
-
Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: David McKay, 1944 Beige cloth, small stain at top edge else near fine; color illustrate dust jacket is age toned and chipped along edges, faint stain at top edge. After studying and visiting China after WWI, Ms. Ward was inspired to write this story of two children, left homeless by war, who go in search for their remaining family. Beautiful illustrations in color and b&w by Helen Sewell.. Stated First Edition. Near Fine/Good. Illus. by Helen Sewell. 4to.
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Details
- Bookseller
- E M Maurice Books, LLC, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003329
- Title
- Boat Children of Canton
- Author
- Ward, Marion B.; Illustrated By Helen Sewell
- Illustrator
- Helen Sewell
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- Stated First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- David McKay
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1944
- Size
- 4to
- Keywords
- Chinese Interest
Terms of Sale
E M Maurice Books, LLC, ABAA
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About the Seller
E M Maurice Books, LLC, ABAA
Biblio member since 2004
Torrington, Connecticut
About E M Maurice Books, LLC, ABAA
Established in 2003, E M Maurice Books has been selling rare, collectible, out-of-print and obscure children's and illustrated books by catalog, online and at trade shows around the Northeast. We have high standards for condition and make every effort to describe condition and edition accurately. We rarely sell ex-library copies and on the rare occasion we do, it will be stated clearly in the description. Our quarterly digital catalogs include items which are offered to established customers before being offered online, please inquire if you would like to be added to our digital mailing list. We never sell our mailing list and save all customer information in a safe digital environment.
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