War Horse; FINE FIRST EDITION SIGNED TO TITLE PAGE

Morpurgo, Michael

ISBN 10: 0718239709 / ISBN 13: 9780718239701

Published by Kaye & Ward, 1982

About this Item

A fine first printing WITHOUT the usual tanning to the pages which are still white and clean, having a crease to page five, in glazed pictorial boards by Victor Ambrus with super sharp corners, having the merest tad of toning,being very gently pushed to spine tips. How this iconic book has survived in this gift condition I know not, given that most of this low print run original publication was for libraries. This superb copy is SIGNED by Michael Morpurgo to the title page, a most elusive signature indeed. Rare to find signed to the title page therefore NOT a laid in bookplate! Superb attributes. BOXED INSURED DESPATCH.

Seller Inventory # ABE-14457992968

Bibliographic Details

• Title: War Horse; FINE FIRST EDITION SIGNED TO TITLE PAGE
• Publisher: Kaye & Ward
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0718239709
• ISBN 13: 9780718239701
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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