The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's adventure novel and a modern fairy tale published in 1961, written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. It tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo who unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth one afternoon and, having nothing better to do, drives through. He finds himself in the Kingdom of Wisdom. There he accepts a quest to rescue the princesses of the kingdom, acquires two faithful companions, and has many adventures.

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On Apr 2, 2013, fireflower537 said
This is one of my favorite books. It is a VERY funny and clever story about a journey through strange lands. The book is full of puns, wordplay and weirdness.

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THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH

by Norton Juster

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VG
Edition
1st Thus
Published
1989
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Hardcover
ISBN 10
0394815009
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New York: Random House, 1989. THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH- Norton Juster- Illustrated by Jules Feiffer- Random house-NY- 1989- reprint of the 1961 1st Edition- Hardcover:-8vo- FINE/VG dj is unclipped at $15.95, has small top edge stain, otherwise bright and clean, no tears-in mylar- 256pp are clean and crisp- b&w illustrations, full page and in text by Feiffer- SEE PHOTOS- "A juvenile… Read more about this item
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The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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First Edition 1st Printing
Published
1961
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Hardcover
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New York, U.S.A.: Epstein & Carroll, 1961. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 1961 Epstein & Carroll FIRST EDITION ( distributed by Random House) **SIGNED** directly on the title page by both JUSTER & FEIFFER. A solid copy in VG+/G condition.. The deep blue boards with white lettering and illustrations have… Read more about this item
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The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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Used - Near Fine.
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First Edition
Published
1961
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Hardcover
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New York: Epstein and Carroll, 1961. First Edition. hardcover. Near Fine./Very good.. A near fine first edition SIGNED by Norton Juster on a tipped-in page. In a very good chipped second edition dust jacket with reviews on the back panel.
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The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Norton Juster

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Used
Edition
First edition
Published
1961
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Blue cloth pictorially stamped in white
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JUSTER, Norton. The Phantom Tollbooth. Illustrated by Jules Feiffer. NY: Epstein & Carroll [1961]. 8vo, 256pp. Blue cloth pictorially stamped in white. Map endpapers in blue ink; 3 two-page, 26 one-page and numerous smaller b&w illustrations. Spine ends lightly rubbed, corners a tad so, else a remarkably clean, bright copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (Slight wear and tiny… Read more about this item
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The Phantom Tollbooth

by Norton Juster

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Used - Very Good-
Jacket Condition
Good-
Published
1962
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Hardcover
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third printing of the first edition hardcover in dust jacket (Epstein and Carroll, January, 1962); prior owner on the dedication page, text unmarked; little age tone; tight bind; clean cloth cover, bright titling; dj edge wear: rubbing at corners and along folds, tears, shallow chips lower front, spine ends, top back corner; flap price (3.95) present Wll
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The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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Later Printing
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1996
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Hardcover
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf Publ, 1996. Later Printing. Hardcover. SIGNED by author on half-title page, his classic children's book; near fine in near fine dust jacket, in fresh mylar cover; very minor soiling on side edge of pageblock else a tight square unmarked copy in unclipped dust jacket; 49th printing according to number line
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THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH

by Norton Juster

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Used
Edition
35th Anniversary Edition; Forty-Third Printing
Published
1961
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Hardcover
ISBN 10
0394815009
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New York: Random House. 1961. 35th Anniversary Edition; Forty-Third Printing. Hardcover. 0394815009 . Very Good+ in a Near Fine dust jacket. ; 9.2 X 6.2 X 1.4 inches; 288 pages .
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The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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Used - Very good
Jacket Condition
Good
Edition
First edition
Published
1961
Binding
8vo, 255, [1]pp., illustrations. Blue cloth stamped with white on front cover and spine, illustrated dust jacket. Very good book
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New York: Epstein & Carroll, 1961. First edition. 8vo, 255, [1]pp., illustrations. Blue cloth stamped with white on front cover and spine, illustrated dust jacket. Very good book with some toning to text block, bookstore stamps to recto of ffep, and child's signature and date on Christmas in 1961 on verso. Jacket good with chipping along top edge and… Read more about this item
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Phantom Tollbooth.

by JUSTER, Norton.

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Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Published
1996
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Hardcover
ISBN 10
0394815009
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NY:: Knopf,. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. Hardcover. 0394815009 . With an appreciation by Maurice Sendak. A later printing. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. ; 256 pages; Signed by Author .
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The Phantom Tollbooth (First Edition)

The Phantom Tollbooth (First Edition)

by Juster, Norton (Illustrations by Jules Feiffer)

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Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Good+
Published
1961
Binding
Hardcover
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New York: Epstein & Carroll, 1961. Hardcover. Very Good/Good+. New York: Epstein & Carroll, (1961). FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING     with all first issue points, including correct publisher, lack of later printing statements on copyroght page, and author's photo on rear panel (price stayed the same for many years so not an issue point). … Read more about this item
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Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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New
Published
1961-01-01
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0590409174
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Scholastic Inc, 1961-01-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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The Phantom Tollbooth (Special 35th Anniversary edition)

by Juster, Norton [Jules Feiffer (illusts.)]

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reprint
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(1989)
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New York: Random House, (1989). reprint. As New. small quarto. hardback with dust jacket 256pp., illusts., ep maps, With an appreciation by Maurice Sendak
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The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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New
Published
1992-01-01
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Paperback
ISBN 10
0006725880
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Lions, 1992-01-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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The Phantom Tollbooth.

The Phantom Tollbooth.

by Juster, Norton; Illustrated by Jules Feiffer

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Published
2011
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2011. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers, illustrated by Jules Feiffer. Boldly signed by Norton Juster on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. With an appreciation by Maurice Sendak.
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The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Published
1961
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New York: Epstein & Carroll, 1961. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's original blue cloth stamped in white. Near Fine with light toning to cloth, in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with toning and light edge wear including several closed tears. A much nicer copy than normally encountered.
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The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton and Jules Feiffer [Illustrator]

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NY: Epstein and Carroll. Collectible - Very Good. NY: Epstein & Carroll, distributed by Random House. 1st with 1st state dust jacket. Hardcover 8vo 256 pgs. B/w illustrations. Very good in a fair dust jacket. Light wear to corners and spine ends. Light brown stain to about 1 inch of cloth at spine heel. Ink owner's name top… Read more about this item
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Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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New
Published
2000-05-09
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Mass Market Paperback
ISBN 10
0375806709
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Random House Books for Young Readers, 2000-05-09. Mass Market Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

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Published
1972
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Soft Cover
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Windward Books Random House. Good. 1972. Soft Cover. (R301) .
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Phantom Tollbooth (Essential Modern Classics)

by Juster, Norton

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New
Published
2008-03-03
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Paperback
ISBN 10
0007263481
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HarperCollins Children's Books, 2008-03-03. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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The Phantom Tollbooth

by Norton Juster

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Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Edition
1st Edition
Published
1961
Binding
Hardcover
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Epstein & Carroll, 1961. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine Copy In Like Jacket.$3.95 Very Rare In This Condition. True First Edition (Blue Boards) Gorgeous Fresh Copy of This Amazing Children's Classic..
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