"The White Stag" written and illustrated by Kate Seredy, published by Viking Press, New York, 1937. First Edition with "MCMXXXVII" (1937) on the title page and copyright. First Printing with "First published November 1937" without any other printings listed on the copyright page.

Hard boards, cloth with white lettering on spine [library rebound, Library Bindery stamp on the last blank page is dated "JUL 20, 1955 / Syracuse, New York"]; 6.3/4" x 9"; 95 pages, many illustrations, some soiling and wear, discarded school library book with stamps and pocket inside back cover, good / very good condition.

"The wonder of a fairy tale, the stirring romance of a heroic legend, rounded out with the color, atmosphere, and poetry of this artist's retelling of the story of Attila." [The New York Times]

The White Stag won the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature and received the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. The White Stag is a mythical retelling that follows the warrior bands of Huns and Magyars across Asia and into Europe, including the life of Attila the Hun.

Kate Seredy (1899-1975) is the Hungarian-born writer and illustrator of numerous children's books. She won the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, the Caldecott Honor, and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.

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World: 1st Class (c.2-5 weeks) --- $42.50