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Hillerman, Tony. Harper Release re The Boy Who Made Dragonfly. Harper Row, 1972.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A Harper Junior Books release summarizing the book which was to be published on October 25th. This is a single page which is 8 1/2 by 14 inches, with blue border and illustration (by Laszlo Kubinyl) at top. Condition is Very Good with slight edge toning and three folds that have small separations at ends of folds (two of these have small tape repairs). This very unusual item has been signed by Hillerman above the illustration.
Seller: Squid Ink Books, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Hillerman, Tony. The Boy Who Made Dragonfly -- Signed. Harper & Row, 1972.
Price: US$160.00 + shipping
Description: Very good plus with slight lean to spine and distribution stamp on front pastedown, otherwise bright and clean. In a very good plus price-clipped dust jacket. This is the library version of the first edition with reinforced binding, but without any markings aside from the one stamp. SIGNED BY HILLERMAN on the title page.
Seller: Magus Books of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 86 Pages. A Zuni Myth retold by Tony Hillerman. Library version of first edition with reinforced library binding. (Note: this book never saw the inside of a library!) Signed by author on blank page before first title page. Stamped in black ink on front endpaper are 5/16 inch numbers 878 529. No other defects noted to this tight bright book with a flawless interior. Illustrations on front cover and dust jacket and throughout the book. Dust jacket has four closed tears ranging from 1/2 inch to 2 1/4 inch on the top edge. Dust jacket price is clipped and the very small price $4.11 at bottom is inked out. Scans available. A long time ago, before the white men came to America, the Zuni people, then known as the A'shiwi, experienced a terrible drought. Their crops were ruined and the tribe was forced to abandon their village of Ha'wi-k'uh and accept charity from the neighboring Hopis. This compelling myth tells of the lessons that the Zunis learned from that experience. When they abandoned their village, the Zunis left behind a boy and his sister. The little girl was lonely and afraid, so the boy made a dragonfly from cornstalks to amuse her. The dragonfly came to life and asked the Council of the Gods to bless the children. And the boy and his sister were made wise so they could become leaders of their people. This beautifully written story, part of the mythology of the Zuni people, tells of pride and faith and great courage. Laszlo Kubinyi's detailed illustrations capture the spirit and feeling of the story. --- From the jacket flap.
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
HILLERMAN, Tony. The Boy Who Made Dragonfly [Inscribed]. Harper and Row, New York, 1972.
Price: US$385.00 + shipping
Description: First Printing. Inscribed by author on ffep; Octavo (20.5cm.); illustrated boards; matching dustjacket; 86pp.; former owner's small nameplate inside front cover; Fine copy. Dustjacket is price-clipped; Harper Crest gold sticker on front panel; no tears or fray; Very Good+. Re-telling of Zuni mythology, author's third book. Illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi.
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
Hillerman, Tony.. The Boy Who Made Dragonfly.. NY, Harper & Row, 1972, 1972.
Price: US$393.75 + shipping
Description: NY, Harper & Row, 1972, first edition thus, dust jacket. Hardcover. A Zuni myth retold by Hillerman who has Signed this copy of his third book, illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi, this is the Harper Crest edition with its sticker affixed to front panel of the dust jacket and with the reinforced binding, Hieb bibliography A3a. Fine in a clipped jacket with a bit of spinal extremity wear, else fine.
Seller: James M. Dourgarian, Bookman ABAA, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Hillerman, Tony.. The Boy Who Made Dragonfly.. NY, Harper & Row, 1972, 1972.
Price: US$577.50 + shipping
Description: NY, Harper & Row, 1972, first edition, first printing, dust jacket. Hardcover. First trade edition of this Zuni myth retold by Hillerman who has signed this copy of his third book, illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi, Hieb bibliography A3a. Fine in a very good jacket.
Seller: James M. Dourgarian, Bookman ABAA, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Hillerman, Tony. The Boy Who Made Dragonfly. Harper and Row, New York, 1972.
Price: US$1250.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Tony Hillerman on a laid in signature. A spectacular copy. This TRUE FIRST EDITION has the words "First Edition" printed on the copyright page. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is vibrant in color with NO chips or tears. The book is in excellent condition and appears UNREAD. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a beautiful copy in collector's condition
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.