signed first edition
1939 · New York
by Daugherty, James
New York: Viking, 1939. First printing. Near fine in very good jacket.. First edition of this Newbery Award Winner, with an original typed signed letter from Daugherty discussing the book. Written by Daugherty and wonderfully illustrated by him with striking color lithographs throughout, this copy includes an original typed letter written to a fan. In it Daugherty warmly discusses the book, Daniel Boone, and his other books. Daugherty signatures and letters are not common. 10.75'' x 8''. Original publisher's brown cloth. In original price-clipped jacket with Newbery Award sticker to front panel. 96 pages. Jacket has two chips to front panel, a few tiny (truncated)