The Phantom Tollbooth
by Juster, Norton
- Used
- Fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- fine/good
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Epstein & Carroll, 1961. first. hardcover. fine/good. SIGNED first edition. Signed by Juster and Feiffer on the title page. Book fine. Dust jacket good, piece missing at top of spine, smaller pieces missing along top edge and corners, big tear at rear of dj, and a couple of other small tears.
Synopsis
The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's adventure novel and a modern fairy tale published in 1961, written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. It tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo who unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth one afternoon and, having nothing better to do, drives through. He finds himself in the Kingdom of Wisdom. There he accepts a quest to rescue the princesses of the kingdom, acquires two faithful companions, and has many adventures.
Reviews
On Apr 2 2013, Fireflower537 said:
This is one of my favorite books. It is a VERY funny and clever story about a journey through strange lands. The book is full of puns, wordplay and weirdness.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2210107
- Title
- The Phantom Tollbooth
- Author
- Juster, Norton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - fine
- Jacket Condition
- good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first
- Publisher
- Epstein & Carroll
- Date Published
- 1961
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
Biblio member since 2009
Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- Fine
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- Title Page
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