Morenus, Richard The Hudson's Bay Company Published by Random House, New York, 1956. Complete with ALS laid in addressed to " Young Reader." Illustrated by Harry C. Barton
Hard cover in green cloth with printed compass design in red and brown to top board and spine, in the original pictorial dust jacket, in mylar, illustrated end papers, two-color illustrations, 163 pp. Part of Random House's World Landmark Historical Book Series (W-24). Condition: Fine (appears unread), in a Fine d/j. This series was marketed to youth in grades 4-9. From the blurb: " The book tells of the frozen North, the land of beaver, the trader, the Indian. Behind its present peaceful exterior lies a story of bloodshed and violence, of treasures lost and won, of hardship and privation, and of valiant men who were not afraid to dream and fight to make their dreams come true." The enclosed letter is typed and signed by the author and has the feel of a comp copy enclosure.

Ref: CHLD 8874

$125.00