Jean Webster – Daddy-Long-Legs 1962 1st Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated

Jean Webster – Daddy-Long-Legs (Leylek Dede) – Doğan Kardeş Yayınları 1962 First Edition – Turkish

Description:

This is a 1962 first Turkish edition of Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster, published by Doğan Kardeş Yayınları. First published in 1912, the novel tells the story of Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, an orphaned young woman who is given the opportunity to attend college by a mysterious benefactor whom she knows only as “Daddy-Long-Legs.”

Written largely in the form of letters, the novel follows Judy's experiences as she discovers education, friendship, independence and the possibilities of a new life. Webster combines humor and warmth with themes of personal growth, social class, education and self-discovery.

This Doğan Kardeş Yayınları edition is particularly attractive for collectors because it contains numerous interior illustrations, which complement Judy's letters and the events of her life at college. The illustrated presentation gives this early Turkish edition a distinctive visual character.

For collectors, this 1962 first edition offers an appealing vintage Turkish presentation of Jean Webster's much-loved classic. Its early publication date and numerous interior illustrations make it an interesting example for collections of vintage Turkish children's literature, illustrated classics and early Doğan Kardeş editions.

Key Features:

• Author: Jean Webster

• Original Title: Daddy-Long-Legs

• Turkish Title: Leylek Dede

• Publisher: Doğan Kardeş Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1962

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: Turkish

• Genre: Classic Literature; Children's Literature; Romance; Coming-of-Age

• Subject: Education, personal growth, independence, friendship and self-discovery

• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations

• Collector Appeal: Vintage 1962 first Turkish edition featuring numerous interior illustrations