Munro Leaf - The Watchbirds - 1st 1st 1939 - SCARCE

Description: Leaf, Munro - The Watchbirds - Frederick A Stokes: New York, 1939 - First Edition / First Printing - No statement of edition or mention of later printings present on the copyright page as required in order to denote the first printing of the first edition. “This Thumb-sucker is in an awful fix. It can’t eat that ice-cream cone and suck its thumb at the same time, and now it is so used to keeping its thumb crammed in its mouth that it has forgotten how to take it out. Did you ever see anything so stupid as a Thumb-sucker?” The book has soiling, edge wear, a stain along the front cover, and general rubbing. The binding is loose but is not yet broken. Internally the book remains surprisingly clean with only minimal soiling but no staining, writing, or markings present (a near miracle in any older kids book). A large illustrated children’s book that… well… lets just be honest here: it could never be made in this day and age. While reading through it is often funny it is jarring how harsh it is by modern standards. A rather rare book, especially when encountered in the first edition. All books are offered with a full 30 day postage paid return policy. All books which are in dust jackets will be mailed with a clear archival dust jacket protector fitted. Shipping costs can be combined if multiple purchases are made. Items will be packaged and shipped within one business day unless otherwise noted. Please always feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Price: 250 USD

Location: Greenwood, South Carolina

End Time: 2025-02-09T01:42:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.13 USD