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A beautiful 1946 first edition of Ruth Moore’s beloved Maine novel Spoonhandle — the book that captured small-town life and the rugged heart of the coast. Known for her lyrical depictions of fishing villages, community ties, and quiet resilience, Moore was often called the “voice of Down East.” This green hardcover features the embossed coastal cabin on the front, gilt spine lettering, and illustrated endpapers and plates in soft seafoam and charcoal tones — each one a little work of art. Evocative of salt air, pine trees, and Maine harbors, this mid-century novel blends romance, realism, and community in a way only Ruth Moore could. A shelf-ready collectible for lovers of nautical fiction, vintage illustration, or Americana classics. This title has literary and cultural significance — it inspired the 1948 film Deep Waters — and it’s a quintessential example of post-war New England fiction. Callouts *As Shown in Live* please bid responsibly! No cancelations!