First American Edition stated. In blue boards with gilt to spine. An ex-library copy, well worn and with attendant stamps, pocket to ffep, tape stains and reinforcement to bottoms of boards. Fraying to spine ends. Some stains to endpapers and tape/sticker removal scars. Stains and marks to text. Binding still solid. Jacket is clipped to top and bottom of front flap with tape reinforcement to top and bottom around spine and adjacent panels, and library sticker to top of rear panel and sticker removal scar to bottom of spine. Some other marks and scars. Hans Christian Andersen Medal sticker to front panel. Quite scarce. 1st Printing. Seller Inventory # LPB003203TJ

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Title: The Exploits of Moominpappa

Publisher: Henry Z. Walck, Inc

Publication Date: 1966

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Poor

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

Edition: 1st Edition

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