WAR HORSE - SIGNED BOOKPLATE FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING

MORPURGO Michael

ISBN 10: 0718239709 / ISBN 13: 9780718239701

Published by Kaye Ward, London, 1982

About this Item

Signed by Author to a loosely inserted bookplate. This book is in truly remarkable condition, boards and spine are unmarked and without toning, all the corners are perfect. There is no toning to pages or edges, just a hint of speckling to the lower page block. The Book is in Very Fine condition. There are no inscriptions. No Dust Jacket as issued. This book is guaranteed to be a 1st Edition, 1st Printing. The book is professionally wrapped and packed with great care with bubble wrap and placed in a special book box to ensure that the book arrives at your destination in perfect condition.

Seller Inventory # 000271

Bibliographic Details

• Title: WAR HORSE - SIGNED BOOKPLATE FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING
• Publisher: Kaye Ward, London
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0718239709
• ISBN 13: 9780718239701
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Cover By Victor Ambrus
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Historical Fiction
  • Children's Books

About this title

Synopsis

A thoroughbred horse, Joey, is passed through a succession of owners until he finally finds himself in the thick of the action in the First World War. He is then captured by the English and is finally reunited with his original, loving owners. Reissued.

Review

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian

“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph

“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express

“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”
Elizabeth Reilly, British Council

“The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian