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Written for his own children, the beloved author of the "Doctor Dolittle" books here tells the story of Mrs. Tubbs, a 100-year-old woman whose pig, duck, & dog help her out when she has no home or anything to eat. Colorful illustrations by the author throughout the nearly 100 pages. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1923, this oblong 24mo has blue cloth-covered boards with a brightly colorful front paper pastedown, lettered in black to spine. Condition is VG+: remarkably clean & bright, stitched binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages lightly tanned & supple, unmarked save for a 1924 gift inscription in pencil to half-title page. Corners & both ends of spine lightly bumped , foxing to top exterior page edges only. The unclipped DJ (with orig. $1.25 price intact) is Poor, missing a large chunk from front & nearly 1" of lower spine. Modest soil, light rubbing; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free (removed for photos). Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 024363
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Story of Mrs. Tubbs
Publisher: Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York, New York
Publication Date: 1923
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Lofting, Hugh
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: Poor
Edition: First Edition First Printing
