Early Harper & Brothers printing. Very Good+ hardcover with a black cloth spine with spots of rubbing to the tips and a touch of tanning to the back cover otherwise only very light signs of handling in a Very Good dust jacket with a chip to the crown, spots of rubbing to the other extremities, a touch of rubbing along one spine fold, a touch of soiling/tanning overall, and a lightish stain from the "Harper" sticker; the bottom corner of the front flap was clipped by the publisher to remove the "School" price; flap price is $1.50. A nice copy. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. "The author's merry text and Sendak's bouncing illustrations provide young readers with a host of 'first' definitions that explain everything from faces to books." Written by Ruth Krauss; illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Unpaginated [48 pages]; b&w illustrations throughout + illustrated endpapers; 5.25 x 6.75 inches. Ref: Hanrahan A4.

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Title

A Hole is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions

Publisher

Harper & Brothers, New York

Publication Date

1952

Binding

Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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Children & Illustrated Books

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