![]() ![]() ![]() Following the life of a horse, from the horse's perspective, BLACK BEAUTY proved a powerful vehicle to spotlight examples of cruelty to animals, and became a unifying symbol among animal rights activists. Signed first edition thus, illustrated by Brown, of the children's classic, featuring 180 pencil and wash illustrations in an interesting two-column oblong format, along with an original sketch by Brown. ![]() Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. The late Dennis was a well-known illustrator, especially of children?s books, including books by John Steinbeck (?The Red Pony?) and Anna Sewell (?Black Beauty, the autobiography of a horse?). One of series of conservation-oriented books for children by the De Lacy Gray Medal for Conservation-winning author of ?Jingo: Wild Horse of Abaco? and ?Simba of the White Mane?. ![]() Previous owner?s gift inscription (dated 1961) on the front pastedown. The book has modest shelfwear and mild toning to the edges of the pageblock (not bad for a 60-odd year-old book). Stated 1st edition, no numberline (1st printing). SIGNED by the author and by Wesley Dennis (the illustrator) on the half-title page. ![]()
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