"A treasure of a boy-and-his-dog story..."

Babcock, Havilah (1898-1964)

The Education of Pretty Boy

New York: Henry Holt and Company, (1960). First Edition. Drawings by Arthur D. Fuller. Hardcover. Octavo. 160 pages.

This heartwarming tale, set in rural Virginia, is the story of an orphan boy, who embarks on a journey of growth and discovery as he transforms a rejected, gun-shy setter named Pretty Boy into an exceptional bird dog.

Ref. HAND B1.

Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Shallow bumps to spine ends. Jacket has a 1 1/4" closed tear at top edge of front panel with associated creasing, shallow chips at spine ends, and other minor extremity rubs. Clean and bright overall.

Item #1640

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