CHILDREN'S & ILLUSTRATED 102 Rare first edition in original dust jacket of L’Engle’s landmark novel, winner of the 1962 Newbery Medal, handsomely housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. “At once a science fiction story, a philosophical meditation on the nature of Evil and Love and a comingof-age novel, Wrinkle broke new ground in what was considered appropriate for young readers. Rejected by several publishers for being too complex, this title has amply proven L’Engle’s belief that ‘children are excited by new ideas’ and has been credited with bringing science fiction into the mainstream of children’s literature. This is L’Engle’s best work” (Silvey, 401). “First printing, 1962” stated on copyright page; first state dust jacket without embossed gilt Newbery Medal affixed to front panel. Anatomy of Wonder II-662. Text very fresh, light expert restoration to cloth; scant edge-wear, mild toning to spine of colorful dust jacket. A most desirable nearfine copy of this rare first edition. “Wwee Musstt Ggo Bbehindd Thee Sshaddow”: Remarkably Rare First Edition Of Madeleine L’Engle’s Newbery Medal-Winning A Wrinkle In Time 113L’ENGLE, Madeleine. A Wrinkle in Time. New York, 1962. Octavo, original half blue cloth, dust jacket, custom clamshell box. $11,000 “We can’t take any credit for our talents. It’s how we use them that counts.”
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