Circus Babies, Elizabeth Gale, 1930 (Book, HB)

Vintage Storybook Adventure for Young Readers

Features:

• Title: Circus Babies

• Author: Elizabeth Gale

• Edition: First

• Year: 1930

• Format: Hardback, green cloth with mounted pictorial design, no dust jacket

• Publisher: Rand McNally and Co.

• Pages: 100

• Dimensions: 10.75L x 9.5W x 0.5″D

• Illustrations: Color and black-and-white illustrations by John Dukes McKee

• Condition: Pre-loved poor. Strong spine. Warped and stained pages from water damage on bottom half of book. Covers have bleached blotches, edge and corner wear, mild ridges, rubbing, staining, and abrasions. Pages have water stains at the bottom, some smudges on front leaves, and age browning. Inscription on inside front leaf. Mildew smell.

Classic Children’s Literature

Rediscover classic children’s literature with Circus Babies, an authentic 1930 first edition. Consequently, this budget-friendly volume brings charming vintage tales to your collection. John Dukes McKee illustrates these short stories with full-color and black-and-white artwork. Furthermore, readers explore lovely chapters like Chuckles, Mr. Clown’s Baby, Cap, The Little Lion, and Prince, The Little Tiger. Additionally, the book features Rajah Al, The Little Elephant, Toko, The Tiny Monkey, and Hettie, The Hippopotamus. You will also enjoy Timmie and Tom, The Two Little Puppies, Inky and Pitch, The Two Little Black Leopards, and Little Lillie Llama.

Inscription

This copy includes a handwritten inscription that adds to its historical charm: “To Buster Treais | from | Mother and Daddy | on your Third birthday – Oct 11, 1934”. Note that “Buster” is most likely a nickname given to Clifford W. Treais.

Condition and Value

We rate Circus Babies as pre-loved poor due to water damage, warping, and cover wear. However, it maintains a strong spine, making it a solid reading copy for budget-minded collectors. Since we have only one copy available, buy it today before someone else does!

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