The Dog that could Swim under Water

Selden, George

Published by The Viking Press, New York, 1956

About this Item

Inscribed copy of George Selden's, author orA Cricket in Times Square,first book. This is the charming memoir of springer spaniel, Flossy Thompson, who discovered one day she was quite aquatic, and made friends with all manner of creature under the sea. This copy is warmly inscribed by Selden to a very close friend, and one to whom he dedicated his second bookThe Garden Under the Sea,in 1957: "Dear Rose [Rosalie Ward Jackson], The next book you get from me will have your name printed in it. Till then here is a copy of my first one - with my respect and affection, Jerry Thompson." Inscribed copy of a very scarce book from a children's author who deserves more recognition beyond his Newbery title. 8vo, 126pp. Illustrations by Morgan Dennis. Inscribed by Selden on the ffep. Publisher's drab cloth stamped in green in illustrated jacket. Edges of boards bumped, cloth worn at corners and spine ends. Jacket chipped at spine ends, rubbed along folds, rear panel toned. Very good. Seller Inventory # 6901

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Dog that could Swim under Water

Publisher: The Viking Press, New York

Publication Date: 1956

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First edition.