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SIGNED 1949 First Edition The Blue Cat of Castle Town Hardcover Coblentz Newbery

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$500 · Offered by eBay

First edition

Up for sale is an incredibly scarce, museum-grade signed and inscribed true First Edition, First Printing copy of The Blue Cat of Castle Town, written by Catherine Cate Coblentz and illustrated by Janice Holland. Published in 1949 by Longmans, Green & Company.This legendary 1950 Newbery Honor title features a spectacular, pristine handwritten inscription and full signature by the author on the main title page. Coblentz beautifully penned the book’s central, iconic philosophical theme:“Sing your own song, sing well. — Catherine Cate Coblentz”Extreme Rarity Note for Collectors:Catherine Cate Coblentz tragically passed away in May 1951, less than two years after this book's initial release. Because of her remarkably brief signing window, authentic signed copies of this Newbery Honor classic are extraordinarily rare on the antiquarian book market. Finding a true first printing that includes her handwritten signature alongside the book's most famous thematic quote is a once-in-a-decade opportunity for serious children's literature collectors.Edition Verification:True First Printing: The copyright page explicitly states "FIRST EDITION" with a single "Copyright 1949" date and no subsequent printings or award mentions listed, perfectly matching all true first-state bibliographical points.Condition Details:Inscription & Signature: Crisp, dark ink with absolute clarity. No fading, smudging, or bleed-through.Binding & Spine: Bound in its original cloth boards. Tight, rigid spine and squ

  • Year: 1949
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Fine

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