Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry is a Scholastic Book Services paperback illustrated by Wesley Dennis, with ISBN 0-590-02388-8 and 158 pages.
The illustrated cover shows noticeable rubbing, creasing, edge wear, and worn corners on the front and back. The pages show age toning but remain easy to read according to the provided condition notes.
This vintage horse story pairs Marguerite Henry's writing with Wesley Dennis illustrations throughout, making it a recognizable edition for readers who remember the Misty books and collectors of older children's horse books.
Details
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Item: Vintage children's horse book
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Title: Misty of Chincoteague
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Author: Marguerite Henry
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Illustrator: Wesley Dennis
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Publisher: Scholastic Book Services, by arrangement with Rand McNally & Company
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Publication Year: 1967
Edition and Printing: First Scholastic Printing, 1967.First printing indicated by the number line.
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Format and Binding: Paperback
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Dust Jacket: Not applicable
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Pages: 158
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Genre: Children's horse fiction
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Language: English
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ISBN: 0-590-02388-8
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Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1/4 inches
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: This copy is complete and readable, with visible signs of use that are described here rather than hidden.
- The 158 pages remain easy to read according to the provided condition notes. Wesley Dennis illustrations appear throughout the book and are one of the features Marguerite Henry readers often look for in these editions.
- The title page clearly identifies Marguerite Henry, illustrator Wesley Dennis, and Scholastic Book Services. The copyright page also retains the ISBN and publishing information needed to identify this particular paperback edition.
Issues / Wear
- The front cover has rubbing, creasing, scuffing, and small areas of surface loss, especially along the upper edge and corners.
- The back cover also shows rubbing, spotting, edge wear, and surface marks from use.
- The spine and cover edges show shelf wear, and the corners are softened and worn.
- The interior paper is noticeably age toned. The provided condition notes state that the pages remain easy to read.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
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Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
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Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
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Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Collector's Notes
This copy carries the original 1947 Rand McNally copyright and states that this edition was published by Scholastic Book Services. It is the familiar school paperback form in which many readers met Marguerite Henry's horse stories.
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Care and Handling
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
