The delightful illustrations of the late, great Edward Gorey bring new life to this classic fairy tale, with his work gracing both the front & back covers & every page of the story! Orig. published in hardcover, this is the FIRST PAPERBAK EDITION, first printing, by Aladdin Books. Small, thin softcover (43 pages) in pictorial tan/red/white/black wrappers is downgraded to VG-/G+ (less than very good, better than just Good) due to 2 areas of sticker pull: top outer corner of front cover & lower spine-front cover. Otherwise, just very minor edgewear. Interior is completely clean, binding tight & square, white pages. Former owner's name in pen on first page; NO other writing, underlining, or highlighting; not ex-lib. Please see our photos--they depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images! Description & photos copyright Gargoyle Books 2019. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
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- PublisherAtheneum
- Publication date1974
- ISBN 10 0689300360
- ISBN 13 9780689300363
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages42
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