The Yearling Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Literature,Rare Books

"The Yearling" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. First edition published in 1938 by Charles Scribner's Sons (New York). This copy: First edition, first printing with "A" on copyright page. Published in 1938 by Charles Scribner's Sons (New York). Original brown-beige cloth binding with green lettering and illustration on front board and spine. Decorations by Edward Shenton. 428pp. Size: 22.0 x 15.5 x 4.0 cm. Weight: 0.9 kg. Language: English. Condition: Body: Good - mild tanning, some soil marks, and general wear. Binding: Good - lightly loose, inner hinge partially tender. Edges: Good - age-toned with minor spots. Pages: Good - some foxing and age-toning. Text: Good - clean and bright. Description: Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction in 1939, "The Yearling" remains one of the enduring classics of American literature. Set in the wilds of rural Florida, it tells the story of young Jody Baxter and his fawn, capturing both the beauty and the hardships of frontier life. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' lyrical prose combines realism with tenderness, evoking the deep connection between humanity and nature. Illustrated throughout with Edward Shenton's charming decorations, this true first printing is a cornerstone of 20th-century American fiction. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described.