Description
For sale: a Rare first hardcover edition, first printing of Boxen: The Imaginary World of the Young C.S. Lewis by C. S. Lewis with a remainder mark. First American Edition stated, 1985 Harcourt Brace. First Printing with complete letter line A B C D E. Illustrated.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, a large remainder mark on the bottom page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, a bump to the rear edge, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, and the price clipped from the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
This illustrated collection of the author’s earliest animal stories includes “Boxen: or Scenes from Boxonian city life,” “The locked door and Than-Kyu,” and “The sailor”
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
