Scott O’Dell SIGNED Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960 6th Printing Newbery HC DJ

by Scott O'Dell

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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell – Signed/Inscribed Sixth Printing Vintage hardcover copy of Scott O’Dell’s Newbery Medal-winning classic Island of the Blue Dolphins, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston. Copyright 1960. Copyright page states “Sixth Printing.” This copy includes a handwritten personal inscription on the half-title page that appears to be signed by author Scott O’Dell and dated February 1962. Inscription reads approximately: “To Jimmy, with best wishes and the hope that you’ll find an island of your own someday. Scott O’Dell – Feb. 1962.” Details: * Author: Scott O’Dell * Title: Island of the Blue Dolphins * Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company * The Riverside Press, Cambridge * Copyright: 1960 * Sixth Printing * Hardcover * Original illustrated dust jacket * Newbery Medal award seal on jacket * Author inscription/signature dated February 1962 * Printed in the USA Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition. Hardcover itself remains attractive with illustrated cloth boards. Dust jacket has significant age-related wear including toning, discoloration, edge wear, tears, chipping and losses, particularly around the spine and edges. Interior shows normal age toning. Previous owner’s inscription/signature is present as described and photographed. Please review all photographs closely for exact condition. Signature has not been professionally authenticated and is being represented based on the inscription shown in the photographs. A desirable early pri

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Year: 1960
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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