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Published by The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1969
First Edition
First printing. Rare first edition copy of this landmark picture book with an entirely intact dust jacket priced at $4.25 - i.e. not price clipped. Carle's legendary picture book has always been found price clipped in the first edition - including even the author's own copy (ref. Grolier 100) - until this copy was discovered. It likely escaped that fate because it was never offered for sale; for decades it lived in the personal collection of a former employee of the World Publishing Company. While contemporary publication notices in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY clearly state a list price of $4.25, first issue copies of the book are only seen with the corners of the front flap clipped, either with an additional sticker priced at $3.95, or without. The jacket on this copy carries the original printed price of $4.25 making it a tremendously rare complete, unaltered copy - and further confirming the theory that the entire run was price-clipped in order to lower the list price. In all other particulars, it matches the bibliographic points of other first edition copies. A bright, whimsical, and subtly sophisticated book already scarce in this condition, this copy is the ne plus ultra: an unbeatable high spot in the history of children's books. 8.25'' x 11.25''. Original glossy paper pictorial boards. Original unclipped ("$4.25" top; "$3.97 / WLB" bottom) pictorial dust jacket. Multi-color illustrated endpapers. Illustrated in color throughout. Full number line; "A3450" at bottom gutter corner of rear board and jacket panel. [24] pages, including four shortened pages of fruits. Housed in custom cloth clamshell box mimicking the jacket design. Book beautiful, with just a touch of bumping and slightest bit of toning to some leaves. Jacket with a few faint areas of soiling, remarkably little edgewear. About fine in near-fine jacket.
Published by World Publishing, Cleveland, 1969
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition, first printing of Carle's most recognizable work (with the complete number line 1-5 on the copyright page and A3450 on the rear board). Oblong quarto, original illustrated boards. Signed by Eric Carle on the title page with an original drawing of a caterpillar. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with $3.91 on the bottom flap, clipped on the top as usual with a few small stains, small ownership inscription to the front free endpaper. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Signed first editions are exceedingly rare. "Eric Carle was one of the first illustrators intrigued with the idea of introducing natural science concepts to young children. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has remained in print for [over] 25 years, attesting to its popularity" (Silvey, 120). The Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally published in 1969 and has since sold over 30 million copies and was voted the number two children's picture book in a 2012 survey of School Library Journal readers.
Published by The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1969
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Eric Carle on the page before the title page. The ORIGINAL dustjacket is rich in color with minor wear to the edges. The book is bound in the publisher's ORIGINAL pictorial boards with slight wear to the spine. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).
Published by The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1969
Seller: Swan's Fine Books, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Walnut Creek, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Carle, Eric (illustrator). First Edition. First printing, oblong quarto, 28 pp., in first issue dust jacket. Eric Carle (b. 1929) is known world-wide for this, his third book, which has been translated into more than 60 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies, garnering numerous awards along the way including the American Institute of Graphic Arts Award in 1970 and the Nakamori Reader's Prize in Japan in 1975; Carle was awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 2003 by the American Library Association and was a U.S. nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2010. Carle's style consists of using hand-painted tissue papers and creating a collage, which is then reproduced via offset colour lithography. This book, with its multiple die-cut pages as the caterpillar eats his way through various foodstuffs, created such a challenge for US printers that the publisher eventually found a printer in Japan. ___DESCRIPTION: This copy bound in decorated cloth over boards (per Loker, the first issue was bound in either cloth or glossy boards), the image of a caterpillar on the front and a leaf on the back, code of "A3450" printed on the back board near the bottom joint, decorative endpapers, copyright page begins with "1" denoting the first printing; oblong quarto (11 7/8" by 8 3/8"), unpaginated with [28] pp. per Loker (irregular collation). The matching publisher's dust jacket has the same design on the front and back panels (including the code of "A3450"), front flap has both corners clipped (apparently the case with every copy of the first issue, including the author's own copy), this copy with a sticker at the upper corner of the front flap upon which is marked a price of "3.95", summary of the book on the front flap, picture of the author with his two children on the back flap with short author bio. ___CONDITION: Volume near fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some areas of very light wear to the cloth, most noticeable at the head and tail of the spine (the cloth not rubbed, rather the colour is wearing away) and a few, scattered, very light marks to the leaf and caterpillar designs, the interior with a few minute specks of foxing, else fine. The dust jacket (clipped, as apparently were all copies) very good; complete, the colours on both panels deep and true, a few light spots of soil and overall minor edgewear, most noticeable at the head and tail of the spine with very small chips at the joints, but no loss of text (please see pictures and request more if needed). ___CITATION: Loker, One Hundred Books, no. 99. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
Published by The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1969
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Eric Carle on a laid in signature. This is the TRUE FIRST EDITION with the number line beginning with 1, and only World Publishing Company information on the copyright page. Later editions do NOT have the number line that start with 1. The book is in great shape and is bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's boards. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a wonderful copy SIGNED by the author with an early issue dustjacket. We buy Eric Carle First Editions. Signed by Author(s).
Published by The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1969
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing INSCRIBED and SIGNED by Eric Carle on the front inside endpaper. The book is bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's boards and is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with light wear to the spine and edges. The pages are clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).
Published by The World Publishing Company, 1969
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with the number line beginning with 1. The book is in nice shape with minor wear to the spine and edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION lacking the dustjacket.
Published by The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1969
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing with number line reading 1-5 on copyright page, and A3450 code on rear. Very Good, lacking the dust jacket. Faint soiling to cloth, light wear at corners and spine ends. Previous owner name and inscription to front paste down and front free end paper, with a vintage bookseller tag to paste down. Pages show light reading wear. Carle's third book, in which a caterpillar eats it's way toward metamorphosis.
Published by World Publishing, Cleveland, 1969
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition, first printing of Carle's most recognizable work (with the complete number line 1-5 on the copyright page and A3450 on the rear board). Oblong quarto, original illustrated boards. Fine in a very good dust jacket price-clipped dust jacket. "Eric Carle was one of the first illustrators intrigued with the idea of introducing natural science concepts to young children. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has remained in print for [over] 25 years, attesting to its popularity" (Silvey, 120). The Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally published in 1969 and has since sold over 30 million copies and was voted the number two children's picture book in a 2012 survey of School Library Journal readers.
Published by Philomel Books, New York, 1994
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Signed
Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Signed Limited 25th Anniversary Edition. Signed limited edition. One of 500 specially bound copies with an original crayon drawing by Eric Carle onlay to the front cover, signed by him as well; this one is labeled AP for Artist's Proof. Specially bound in silver boards with aforementioned original art onlay, housed in publisher's original lucite tray, in original white printed folding box. All contents fine, except cardboard bolding box which is Near Fine and lightly worn. According to Eric Carle's former creative director, there were only 100 AP sets specially produced for Eric and his wife to give away to their friends and family, and were not originally intended to be sold. A lavish production of this children's classic in which a caterpillar eats its way toward metamorphosis.
Published by Philomel, New York, 1994
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
One of only 500 signed limited edition of the 25th Anniversary edition of this classic work. Oblong quarto, original silverÂboards. Signed by Eric Carle with an original drawing on the front panel.ÂIn fine condition as is the original cardboard box. "Eric Carle was one of the first illustrators intrigued with the idea of introducing natural science concepts to young children. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has remained in print for [over] 25 years, attesting to its popularity" (Silvey, 120). The Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally published in 1969 and has since sold over 30 million copies.
Published by The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1969
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing with number line reading 1-5 on copyright page, and A3450 code on rear. Good, lacking the dust jacket. Cloth shows soiling, owner name in ink and several small stray marks to front cover, surface scratches, fraying to corners and top edge near spine. Vintage bookseller ticket to front free end paper, edge tear to dedication page. Pages thumbed and rubbed. Binding a bit slack, with stitching exposed at several hinges. First edition.
Published by Philomel, New York, 1994
Seller: Neverland Books, Waalre, Netherlands
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Philomel, New York, 1994 limited edition of 500 copies (this being labeled A/P as artist's proof) of the 25th Anniversary edition. specially bound copies with an original crayon drawing by Eric Carle onlay to the front cover, signed by him as well; this one is labeled AP for Artist's Proof. Specially bound in silver boards with aforementioned original art onlay, housed in publisher's original lucite tray. The A/P copies were set aside for Eric Carle to distribute among friends. In very good condition. A must have collector's item and an art piece to honor one of the most beloved children's books of all time. Signed by Illustrator.
Published by WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1969
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. ERIC CARLE (illustrator). 1st Edition. TRUE FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing: A lovely copy of the True Scarce First Printing which was printed in Japan by World Publishing and includes the full number line down to the 1 (the later printings were printed in the United States, and do not have the complete number line down to 1), and with the A3450 code on rear board. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was Carle?s break through/landmark book and one of the most read children?s books of all time. A lovely example of this title, in the original boards in good condition, lacking the dust jacket. Boards lightly toned with slight soiling, and a few faint surface scratches. The boards have no edgewear and the book is tightly bound. The internal pages have no names, no inscriptions and no bookstore stamps. The internal pages have some intermittent lightly scattered handling marks and/or faint pale stains, but are overall clean. A few smaller than dime size areas of white-out which are quite hard to spot and do not even show in the images. (please see images). An incredibly scarce book at a great price for this title. Lacking the dust jacket. Highly collectible. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our Abe store for other rare children's books.
Published by World Publishing, 1969
Seller: The Plantagenet King ABA / ILAB, Birchington, KENT, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition published by World Publishing Cleveland in 1969. This being the US first and true first edition with the code A3450 on the reverse, shown as being printed in Japan and complete number string down to 1. This copy is in very good condition. It does not have its dust wrapper. The boards are in the main clean with only the odd light mark and mild rippling to the right hand edge of the front board. The boards are gently bowed. There is a neat inscription to the top left hand corner of the leaf opposite the title page. The string binding is shaken in places but all pages are held by it. There is the very occasional small mark to the odd page. Overall a very good copy. Now presented in a loose protective cover. One of the greatest children's books of all time, selling over 50 million copies and being translated into 60 different languages. It has won many awards and been adapted for TV. This is where it all began, published first in the US in 1969 in a relatively small print run. It is hard to find a true first print in any condition. A rare children's classic with the now iconic illustrations by Eric Carle. .
Published by World Publishing, 1969
Seller: Burns' Bizarre, IOBA, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Oblong quarto, original illustrated cloth over boards. Unpaginated with [28] pp. ##### First edition, first printing of this high-point of 20th century childrens picture books. Complete number-line [1-5 / 73-69] on copyright page, number A3450 at lower corner of rear cover. White spine with black titling. ##### The story of a caterpillar s journey toward metamorphosis traveling through a series of die-cut holes in six of the leaves (four of which are trimmed to shorter lengths) before constructing his cocoon and emerging a butterfly. Grolier Children s 100, No. 99. ##### CONDITION: Good, lacking the dust jacket. Cloth lightly soiled, gift inscription in ink opposite title page. Several small stray pencil marks to front and back cover [the latter showing evidence of erasure but no damage], occasional surface scratches and minor blemishes, very light rubbing to spine ends; 1/16 chip top inside of rear board; 3/8 bump and tiny crack at bottom of front board; Binding a bit slack, with stitching omewhat exposed at pp. 2-3. The internal pages have no names, no inscriptions and no bookstore stamps. The internal pages are clean and bright overall; two have small faint pale stains in the lower margin. (please see photos. An incredibly scarce book at a great price even with the flaws.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. True first edition published by The World Publishing Company and with a complete number line, but in just good condition with a worn binding. Spine ends worn and there is a small sticker pull on the rear cover. All corners worn. Glossy binding. The scarce jacket is not present.
Published by Philomel, 2018
Seller: m&g books, Malnate, VA, Italy
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Special Edition. Philomel,2018 One of Only 500 SIGNED limited golden anniversary editions in honor of 50 wonderful years, including rare bonus content. Happy birthday, Very Hungry Caterpillar! The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been crawling its way into kids' hearts for 50 years, and what better way to celebrate than by giving him a brand new cocoon! With a beautiful golden anniversary jacket (with an oversized 50 logo), along with a new introduction letter from Eric Carle himself, this anniversary edition will be sure to delight Caterpillar fans of all ages. Bonus content features an appreciation by prominent children's literacy advocate Dolly Parton, as well as an essay on the history and significance of the Caterpillar, including rare images of the original sketches and historic photos. Hardback. Condition: New. Dust Jacket. Condition.New. Eric Carle (illustrator) A True Collector's Copy. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Published by Collins World, Cleveland, Ohio. Undated.
Seller: Peter Keisogloff Rare Books, Inc., Brecksville, OH, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Oblong. 11 5/8 in. x 8 ½ in. A later, undated printing. White cloth with illustrations front and rear. The DJ is not price-clipped and shows some dusting and a darkened spine, with some gray staining to the fore-edge of the back panel of the DJ. Number code from the outer back cover & back panel of the DJ: A 3450. The copyright page gives the ISBNs for the Trade & the Library Editions, with LC catalog number: 70-82764. With printed price of six ninety-five on the DJ. Eric Carle has added a 10 in. x 5 in., blue, pen & ink drawing running along the top half of the color printed page facing the title page, the drawing has green, orange & violet coloring added & features a standing caterpillar holding signs with lettered messages, a row of books are also added and an inscription: "With love" and is signed: Eric Carle. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Published by Borgen / (Gerhard Stalling Verlag), [No place], 1970
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Danish edition, printed in Germany. Oblong thin quarto. Glossy boards. Text in Danish, translated from the German (which was translated from the English). Fine, without dustwrapper, possibly as issued. A beautiful copy of a children's classic.
Published by Hamish Hamilton, 1970
ISBN 10: 024101798XISBN 13: 9780241017982
Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Carle, Eric (illustrator). First edition. 1st UK 1970. Very good condition with no wrapper. Oblong format. White glazed pictorial boards. Watch as the caterpillar eats his way through the book! Some slight wear to cover edges. A few light foxspots and some light page browning to contents else clean, without names or inscriptions. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Eric Carle (illustrator). First edition. The first U.K. edition of this bestselling work, a charming tale for children following a baby caterpillar on his feasting adventures. The uncommon to see first U.K. edition of this popular work.One day, a tiny and very hungry caterpillar hatches and embarks on a search to find something to eat, gorging on feast after feast for the following five days.The caterpillar eats apples, pears, plums, strawberries, oranges, chocolate cake, an ice cream come, a pickle, Swiss cheese, salami, a lollipop, cherry pie, sausage, cupcake, and watermelon, growing and developing a bad stomach ache before building himself a cocoon.Illustrated colourfully throughout.Written and illustrated by Eric Carle, who is best known for this work.'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with light marks to the boards. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with a few light handling marks. Very Good. book.
Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. First UK edition, first printing. Original laminated pictorial boards, issued without dustwrapper. Colour illustrations complete and excellent, small stains at foot of spine and rear cover, oblong 4to 1970.
Published by Philomel Books, 1994
Seller: Moneyblows Books & Music, Lee, NH, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. First board book edition, 1994. Signed by Carle with his trademark drawing of a caterpillar. Slight shelfwear. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Philomel, 1981
ISBN 10: 0399208534ISBN 13: 9780399208539
Seller: Basket Case Books, Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 4th Edition. Hardcover Only date 1969 but stated Fourth Revised Edition Interior Signed & Inscribed "For Carrie - Eric Carle" Interior has some soiling. Boards corners are bumped and spine has wear. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by Philomel Books, New York, 1983
Seller: Jans Collectibles: Vintage Books, Bethany, MO, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Eric Carle (illustrator). Book and mylar covered dust jacket in very good condition. Signed with a drawing of a caterpillar by Eric Carle, included is a original polaroid photo of Eric Carle signing the book. The book measures approximately 4 1/2" x 3 1/2." Inside pages clean and unmarked , A great addition to anyone's library and the drawing and photo are a nice extra personal touch. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Philomel Books, New York, 1990
ISBN 10: 0399208534ISBN 13: 9780399208539
Seller: Downtown Brown Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. One of the most beloved of children's picture books, Tenth printing of the revised (1987) edition. A fine copy (one corner bumped) in a fine dust jacket. Signed by Carle in ball-point pen on the title page.
Published by Philomel Books, New York, 1983
Seller: Jans Collectibles: Vintage Books, Bethany, MO, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Book in very good condition.Signed with a drawing of a caterpillar across from the title page. Except for the signed drawing, inside pages clean and unmarked. On the first end paper is a snapshot of Eric Carle glued down to the top right hand corner, nice to have this little extra personalization of the book. On the backside of the title page, states fourteenth printing, November 1983. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hamish Hamilton, London, 1972
ISBN 10: 024101798XISBN 13: 9780241017982
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Eric Carle (illustrator). 1st Edition. 4th printing (1972). 22pp. VG/VG copy, binding square and tight, minor crushing to spine ends, jacket very lightly edgeworn with approx 1cm closed tears to both rear corners, some light toning to jacket, now preserved in mylar jacket protector. Pencil name to ffep of Juliet Gowing, daughter of English Establishment artist Lawrence Gowing (1918-1991).
Published by The World Publishing Company [c. 1979], New York and Cleveland, 1979
ISBN 10: 0529007754ISBN 13: 9780529007759
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Early Reprint. Oblong quarto, unpaginated; VG-/G+; spine white with black lettering; dust jacket protected with a mylar covering, price uncut '$6.95', tape residue to upper edge of front cover, small water-drop marks to lower front hinge, large creases along upper rear hinge, closed tear to upper rear hinge; Early Reprint, with ISBN, no number line, and A3450 on the rear board and rear cover of dust jacket; shelved case 2. 1365091. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.