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The First UK Printing published by Constable Young Books (London) in 1963. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Light toning to the text block and a little offsetting to the end papers. A neat previous owner's name to the upper front end paper. A sharp copy. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ condition. Mild edge-wear with a little loss at the spine and flap fold ends. A 5 cm. closed tear to the upper rear flap fold area. Some toning to the spine and edges. Some offsetting of the red boards to the verso but this does not show through to the front. A little light spotting in places and light rubbing to the folds. The wraparound dustjacket art by Anthony Maitland is notably different than that of the American edition, showing the three principal characters, Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin tessering with Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Whatsit. The wrapper looks very attractive in the removable Brodart archival cover. A neat bookplate signed (without dedication) by the author is tipped-in to the front blank end-paper. L'Engle's beloved children's classic which was the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal. 'A Wrinkle in Time' is one of the most significant novels of our time. The story revolves around a young girl whose father, a government scientist, has gone missing after working on a mysterious project called a tesseract. 'A book that every person should read, a book that provides a road map for seeking knowledge and compassion even at the worst of times, a book to make the world a better place' (Cory Doctorow). Scarce as the First UK edition with most copies ending up in libraries. Collectible. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

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.