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First Edition, Early Printing "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper
Item Details
This first edition, early printing copy of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper was published by the Platt & Monk Co. of New York in 1930. First edition points include the two lines on the lower left of the cover beginning with No. 358 and The Little Engine That Could listed at the end of the Never Grow Old Series to the front free endpaper verso. Early printing point includes ‘’Trade Mark’’ to the pastedown illustration and title page.
| Title and Author/Editor | The Little Engine That Could (Retold by Watty Piper) |
| Genre | Children’s Fiction |
| Illustrator | Lois Lenski (American, 1893–1974) |
| Binding | Cloth with pastedown illustration |
| Publisher or Printer | The Platt & Munk Co. |
| Publication Year | 1930 |
| Period | Early to Mid-20th Century, 1930s, Vintage |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Edition Statement | First Edition, Early Printing |
| Language | English |
| Number of Books | 1 |
Condition
- generally tight binding; nearly detached boards and backstrip; rubbing, fraying, bowing, peeling, discoloration, and wear to boards and backstrip; bumped spine and corners; page toning, foxing, and tears; written name in ink to front free endpaper.
Dimensions
0.25" W x 8.0" H x 6.5" D
Item #
ITMGO84402
