The Little Pink Pig and the Big Road c.1924 First edition antique story book
$51.00
This is a “very good” or better hardcover. No torn, folded, loose or significantly creased pages unless specified below. NOT ex-library. Will not contain writing (aside from possible original owner name in front), underlining or highlighting unless called out below in item specifics. You will receive the book shown in the accompanying images. See accompanying images for full condition details.
ITEM SPECIFICS:
Very pleasing antique cloth wrapped hardcover with pictorial paste down on front cover. Numerous black and white and color illustrations. Gutters and hinges intact, not split. Illustrated by Clarence Biers. 109 pages.
First edition.
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| Weight | 32 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 7 × 2 in |
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