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Kay Thompson's Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups
por Thompson, Kay; Hilary Knight, illustrator
- Usado
- Capa dura
- Condição
- Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket
- Livreiro
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Portland, Maine, United States
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Sobre este item
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997. Later Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket. Later Printing. Hardcover. Presentation copy: Inscribed on ffep: "This book is for Oliver Sacks with much admiration from a fan, Hilary Knight and a special message on the next page from Eliose (in red)." Second inscription with illustration on verso of ffep: for Oliver Sacks 4:30pm Feb.20th 1997-from Hilary Knight...Eloise discovers a "horrid" Encephalartos in the Plazas lobby." Illustration in red and black with Eloise with a red bow in her hair standing on a planter behind a plant with a dog looking on. Includes presentation card: From Hilary Knight signed to Oliver Sacks" laid in, verso with list of books illustrated by Hilary Knight from 1955-1991.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Very light shelfwear/toning to dj, mostly on rear dj, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo. 65pp. illus. (color, one foldout leaf). White boards with stampled title in red, and sketch in black. Full color glossy dj.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Very light shelfwear/toning to dj, mostly on rear dj, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo. 65pp. illus. (color, one foldout leaf). White boards with stampled title in red, and sketch in black. Full color glossy dj.
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- Livreiro
- Lux Mentis, Booksellers
(US)
- Nº do estoque do livreiro
- 11706
- Título
- Kay Thompson's Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups
- Autor
- Thompson, Kay; Hilary Knight, illustrator
- Formato/Encadernação
- Capa dura
- Estado do livro
- Usado - Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket
- Quantidade Disponível
- 1
- Edição
- Later Printing
- Editorial
- Simon & Schuster
- Local de publicação
- New York
- Data de publicação
- 1997
- Peso
- 0.00 libras
- Palavras-chave
- Oliver Sacks_Inscribed
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- Verso
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- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Inscribed
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