first edition 8vo, 276, [1]pp. Frontis and jacket illustration by Jerry Pinkney. Publisher's light purple cloth, spine stamped in silver in il
1976 · New York
by [Newbery] Taylor, Mildred D.
New York: The Dial Press, 1976. First edition. 8vo, 276, [1]pp. Frontis and jacket illustration by Jerry Pinkney. Publisher's light purple cloth, spine stamped in silver in illustrated jacket. Spine slightly cocked, light toning to top edge of boards else near fine in like jacket, with a small tear at head of spine. First state jacket priced $7.95, and with 1076 printing code to rear flap. Newbery medal to front panel.
Stated first printing of this Newbery-winning novel from Mildred Taylor, the second book in her Logan family series. Set in Mississippi during the Depression, Roll of Thunder explores themes of family and discrimination in the South, as experienced by young Cassie Logan. Very sharp copy.
. (Inventory #: 6748)
Stated first printing of this Newbery-winning novel from Mildred Taylor, the second book in her Logan family series. Set in Mississippi during the Depression, Roll of Thunder explores themes of family and discrimination in the South, as experienced by young Cassie Logan. Very sharp copy.
. (Inventory #: 6748)