Book #21753

This Simian World

Clarence Day, Dean Acheson
Book #21753 This Simian World. Clarence Day, Dean Acheson.

Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Fine in Very Good dust jacket
Edition: Reprint Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1968.
Illustrator: Illustrated by Clarence Day

Knopf Reprint edition/first printing of the original 1920 publication; in Fine, seemingly unread condition, in Very Good, sunned/chipped dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down.

This book tells the story of Clarence, a young chimpanzee who, after being raised in a research laboratory, is set free to live in the wild. Clarence's adventures as he struggles to find his place in the animal kingdom are both amusing and heartwarming.; B & W Illustrations; 8vo ; FSA.

Price: $50.00