Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Griffin and the Minor Canon by Frank R. Stockton and Maurice Sendak in a new archival wrap.
The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine and the front cover design, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two bumped 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, the price is intact on the flap, and looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
When a griffin shows great fondness for the sculpture of himself above the great door of the church, and equal admiration for the Minor Canon, the townspeople fear that the terrifying creature will live among them forever.
Ships promptly in manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
