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One of a lovely series of classic books for young readers illustrated by famous artists of the day, each with a colorful paper pastedown to the front board. These have recently been reissued, making these original editions more highly collectible, particularly when they contain color plates, like this one, which has a full-color, full-page frontispiece, along with 3 internal color plates & decorative endpapers by famous US war artist, W. J. Aylward (1855-1956). Orig. published in this format in 1925, this is a 1960 edition, in 403 pages. Hardcover book has orange cloth-covered boards with front paper pastedown & gilt lettering to spine. Condition is VG: extremely clean inside, pages creamy white with very light tanning to edges: all plates are pristine & unmarked. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Moderate shelfwear externally, including many rubbed spots to orange cloth. Front pastedown has a teeny amount of edgewear, but colors bright, some scratches through title. No DJ (missing).Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 019127
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea (...
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Publication Date: 1960
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Aylward, W. J.
Condition: VG
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
