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1962. First Edition. L'ENGLE, Madeleine. A Wrinkle in Time. [New York]: Ariel, (1962). Octavo, original half blue cloth, original dust jacket; housed in a custom clamshell box. $11,000.Rare first edition in original dust jacket of L'Engle's landmark novel, winner of the 1962 Newbery Medal, handsomely housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box.""At once a science fiction story, a philosophical meditation on the nature of Evil and Love and a coming-of-age novel, Wrinkle broke new ground in what was considered appropriate for young readers. Rejected by several publishers for being too complex, this title has amply proven L'Engle's belief that 'children are excited by new ideas' and has been credited with bringing science fiction into the mainstream of children's literature. This is L'Engle's best work"" (Silvey, 401). ""First printing, 1962"" stated on copyright page; first state dust jacket without embossed gilt Newbery Medal affixed to front panel. Anatomy of Wonder II-662.…

A Wrinkle in Time is a science fiction novel written by Madeleine L'Engle, first published in 1962. The story follows a young girl named Meg Murry, who, along with her brother Charles Wallace and friend Calvin O'Keefe, embarks on a journey through space and time to save her father from the clutches of an evil force. The novel blends elements of fantasy, science fiction, and Christian theology.

Identification of a first edition can include looking for the correct publisher, a publication date of 1962, mentions of awards won after 1962 must not be present, and checking for statements of printing or edition.