BUT NO CANDY

Houston, Gloria; Bloom, Lloyd

ISBN 10: 0399221425 ISBN 13: 9780399221422

Published by Philomel Books, New York, 1992

Language: English

Condition: Used Hardcover

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Inscribed first printing of Houston's 1940s wartime children's story, affectingly illustrated by Lloyd Bloom. 11'' x 8.5''. Original glossy pictorial boards. In original unclipped ($14.95) dust jacket. Illustrated in color by Bloom. Inscribed by Houston on title page: "For Kristen - / With love, / Gloria Houston 1993." A few minor page creases; light edge scuffing and some creasing to dust jacket.

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BUT NO CANDY

Publisher

Philomel Books, New York

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

0399221425

ISBN 13

9780399221422

Binding

Hardcover

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First edition.

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Near fine in near fine jacket.

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The harsh realities of World War II come alive for seven-year-old Lee when she is forced to give up her favorite treat, chocolate bars, and her uncle goes off to fight in Europe. By the author of Littlejim.

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