First Edition, Early Printing "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper

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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. 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 (Watty Piper)
Genre	Children’s Fiction, Literary and Classic
Illustrator	Lois Lenski (American, 1893–1974)
Binding	Cloth with pastedown illustration
Publisher or Printer	The Platt & Munk Co.
Publication Year	Circa 1940
Period	Early to Mid-20th Century, Vintage
Place of Publication	New York
Edition Statement	First Edition, Early Printing
Language	English
Number of Books	1

Condition

- tight binding and hinges; light rubbing, bowing, discoloration, and wear to boards and backstrip; bumped spine and corners; page toning; ink inscription to front free endpaper.

Dimensions

0.25" W x 8.25" H x 6.5" D

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