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ALFRED A- KNOPF/rcc BORZOI BOOKS for Young People

501 Madison

Ave-JV-T-

MURRAY IIILL 0-0000 PLAZA 1-2600

February 5, 1962

Dear Mrs. Jabobs: We are sending to you under separate cover an advance copy of Dahlov Ipcar's gay new picture book for children entitled LOBSTERMAN, to be published February 26th. It is about a young boy and how he becomes a lobsterman like his father, and presents a lively and authentic picture of seacoast life in Maine.

So far as we know it is the only book on

lobstering for youngsters. We do hope that you will recommend it to the young readers in your area. As you may know, Mrs, Ipcar is a well-known artist and author and long time resident of your state, having made her home for nearly twentyfive years in Robinhood. If we can be of further assistance, please let us know. Many thanks for your help and best wishes to you. Sincerely,

Margaret Forster Bozo Books for Young People

Mrs. H. W. Jacobs Maine Authors Collection Augusta Maine State Library Augusta, Maine