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NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK by MATHESON, JOHN

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NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK by MATHESON, JOHN

NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK

by MATHESON, JOHN

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D'AULAIRE, EDGAR. (D'AULAIRE,EDGAR PARIN)illus. THE NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK by John Matheson. NY: Wm. Morrow (1930). 7 1/2 x 8 1/2", cloth backed pictorial boards, edges rubbed and cloth a bit darkened, VG+. First edition of a very early work by Edgar D'Aulaire, pre-dating the Magic Rug. The story is a fantasy tale of twins who travel to a fairy land, and it is illustrated by D'Aulaire with beautiful full page color lithographs. Most copies found are Junior Literary Guild copies bound in all cloth. Scarce.
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The Needle in the Haystack

by Matheson, John

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Junior Literary Guild & Morrow, 1930. The Needle in the Haystack by John Matheson, illustrated by E. Parin D’Aulaire, published by The Junior Literary Guild-Book Club Edition 1930-copyright 1930 by William Morrow & Co. Large 189 page book with pictorial endpapers shows rubbing of edges with boards exposed at corners & ends of spine, has had some gluing, has a bookplate with the date 1930 pasted inside front cover, the remains of some old Christmas seals on a blank front endpaper, the remains of something (maybe another book plate) on page opposite half title page, a 2 inch break in rear endpaper at inside hinge, and shows some soiling. Still, overall good with 8 color plates by E. Parin D’Aulaire. Appealing book. No dust jacket. NOT AN EX-LIB! . Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Parin d'Aulaire, E..
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The Needle in the Haystack

by John Matheson

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New York: Morrow/Junior Literary Guild, 1930. Hardcover w/blue cloth spine, past down pictorial covers, illustrated endpapers, 189 pgs w/6 color plates (1 missing) +many b&w illustrations. Pages have some fingerprints w/previous owners dedication fep. Covers have edgewear, water spots. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by E. Parin d'Aulaire.
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The Needle in the Haystack

by MATHESON, John

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New York: William Morrow & Co, 1930. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Very good: Book shows rubbing of spine/panels, fraying of spine ends, bumping of panel corners-edges. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Needle in the Haystack, The

by Matheson, John

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New York: William Morrow, 1930. 1st. Hardcover. Good/None. Parin d'Aulaire. 189 pages. Hardcover with no dust jacket. Heavy fraying to cover boards and gutter fragile throughout. Previous owner's signature on front fly leaf and one page. Record # 368211
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THE NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK.

by Matheson, John

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Bacova, Virginia, United States
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NY: Jr Literary Guild & William Morrow, 1930. Book. Illus. by Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 189 pgs, trade board binding. Frontis & 7 charming full color plates printed in Leipzig, Germany. Rear endpapers bound in upside down. Corner & edgewear. VERY GOOD..
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The Needle in the Haystack

The Needle in the Haystack

by Matheson, John

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New York: Morrow, 1930. 1st ed. Hardcover. Very good. d'Aulaire, E. Parin. 1st ptg. (NOT Junior Literary Guild). Square 8vo, full 3/4 navy cloth with printed paper covered front board, illustrated in color and line by Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. Two children search for the elusive needle to help an indigent old lady and find magical adventures. Board edges well-rubbed, else near fine with neat gift inscription on front free endpaper.
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