The Red Pony

Editorial: The Viking Press, New York, United States, 1945

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Publication: New York, The Viking Press, 1945 Formatting: 8vo, pp. 131. Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume is tightly and squarely bound in its original publisher's beige cloth, presenting beautifully on the shelf. The boards exhibit minimal handling wear, retaining sharp blue ruling and a notably clean spine label with no fading or oxidation. The extremities show barely perceptible rubbing, and the hinges remain perfectly sound. Internally, the book is exceptionally well-preserved; the pages are bright, crisp, and entirely unmarked, showcasing Wesley Dennisâs vivid watercolour illustrations without any foxing or age-related toning, which fully justifies the high condition grade. The original pictorial cardboard slipcase is present but exhibits standard signs of wear, including moderate rubbing, bumping to the corners, and minor edge-wear with slight peeling to the top right of the pasted illustration label, yet it remains structurally intact and highly functional. A remarkably clean and presentable copy. Catalogue Note: First illustrated edition, published by The Viking Press. Originally printed in 1937, this beloved novella was reissued in this enhanced format featuring the evocative watercolour illustrations of Wesley Dennis, which beautifully capture the spirit of the text and the Californian landscape. Notably, the copyright page indicates that this edition was produced in full compliance with the War Production Board's conservation orders, a fascinating historical artefact of its 1945 wartime publication date. Copies are highly sought after by collectors when found in such an exceptionally clean, well-preserved state and retaining its original publisher's slipcase. John Steinbeck's The Red Pony is a poignant, classic coming-of-age novella set on a sprawling Californian ranch. Through a series of episodic, interconnected tales, the story follows young Jody Tiflin as he navigates the harsh realities of life, death, and responsibility, guided by the seasoned ranch hand Billy Buck. From the awe of receiving a spirited red pony to the profound lessons learned through loss and nature's unforgiving cycles, Steinbeck weaves a masterful, emotionally resonant narrative that captures the bittersweet transition from the innocence of childhood to the sobering truths of adulthood.…

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Título
The Red Pony
Autor
John Steinbeck
Editorial
The Viking Press, New York, United States
Año de publicación
1945
Estado
Near Fine
Encuadernación
hardcover
Ilustrador
Wesley Dennis
Edición
First Edition.

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Broadhursts of Southport Ltd is one of the oldest second-hand and antiquarian bookshops in the country,having been established in 1920 by Charles Kenyon Broadhurst who many years later became President of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association(ABA).The business has traded continuously since then on four floors of our listed mid-nineteenth century building in the centre of Southport.(homepage at www.ckbroadhurst.co.uk)The ground floor is occupied by our New Bookshop,and the other three floors comprise an extensive Childrens Department,eight second-hand book rooms containing upwards of 100.000 titles on most subjects,and two large Rare Book Rooms with a wide and interesting selection of material.Recently an annexe was added to house our considerable stock of Aviation and Military titles. In addition to books,we stock a varied selection of 18th-20th C.prints and maps and operate a bookbinding and restoration service. Our stock is added to constantly with new material coming in every week and we are always keen…

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