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Early edition of The Little Engine That Could

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Early edition of The Little Engine That Could

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Description

Heading:
Author: Piper, Watty
Title: The Little Engine That Could
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Platt & Munk
Date Published: [1930, but circa 1938]
Description:

Illustrated by Lois Lenski. (8vo) original red cloth, cover illustration printed in blue, pictorial dust jacket. Early reprint.

An early reprint of the children's classic that brought the phrase "I think I can, I think I can" into the popular culture. This copy circa 1938, with Lil' Hannibal at the bottom of the list of the Never Grow Old Series titles. All early editions are rear in the original dust jacket.

Condition

Jacket with some chipping and short tears to edges; light wear to cloth; very good.

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Early edition of The Little Engine That Could

Name: Early edition of The Little Engine That Could
SKU: 33985722
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

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