Gentle Ben

New York: E. P. Dutton, 1969. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on front endpage, additionally laid in are 2 copies of a Publishers ad for Morey's book "North To Danger", both of which are SIGNED by Walt Morey. 8th printing of this children's classic, originally published in 1965 and basis for the TV series of the same name that aired from 1967-1969. Also the basis for the movie GENTLE GIANT, filmed in 1967 and starring Dennis Weaver, and two made-for-TV movies that aired in 2002 and 2003.His 1st book for children, an an American Library Assn. Notable Book and Dutton Junior Animal Book Award winner. Very Good Plustop edge dusty and boards have a bit of white speckling, in a Very Good Plus dustjacket, front flap bottom corner clipped and light wear at the tips. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. 8th Printing. Cloth. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. (Inventory #: 002850)