1928 “A Hat-Tub Tale” First Edition Children’s Book by Caroline D Emerson, Lois Lenski Illustratrator Good Condition

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A charming 1928 first edition of A Hat-Tub Tale; or, On the Shores of the Bay of Fundy, written by … Read more A charming 1928 first edition of A Hat-Tub Tale; or, On the Shores of the Bay of Fundy, written by Caroline D. Emerson and illustrated by Lois Lenski.

This imaginative children’s story follows Nip and Tuck through seaside adventures involving pirates, a mermaid, and buried treasure. Lenski’s distinctive drawings include an illustrated title page, frontispiece, and delightful blue map endpapers depicting the Bay of Fundy.

The textured blue cloth hardcover features gilt lettering and a small pictorial design—an appealing addition to a collection of early illustrated children’s books.

DETAILS
• Author: Caroline D. Emerson
• Illustrator: Lois Lenski
• Publisher: E. P. Dutton & Company, New York
• Publication date: 1928
• Edition: “First Edition” stated on copyright page
• Hardcover with blue cloth binding and gilt decoration
• Illustrated map endpapers
• No dust jacket included

CONDITION
Good vintage condition with significant age and handling wear. Covers show rubbing, surface marks, worn corners, and wear and fraying at the spine ends. Pages show age toning, with tears, creases, and areas of paper loss visible in the photographs, including damage along the lower margin of pages 113-114. Front endpaper has pencil notations and a Young Books, Inc., bookseller’s label.

Please review all photographs carefully for condition. Offered as a collectible first edition with disclosed imperfections.

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