UP FOR SALE: The Fuzzy Duckling By Jane Werner | Illustrated by Alice Martin Provensen Simon Schuster ? 1949 First Edition, Scarce Linen Hardcover This is the scarce oversized hardcover edition of The Fuzzy Duckling, bound in green cloth with bright yellow illustration. Unlike the more common Little Golden Book version, this early printing was issued for libraries and educational use ? and rarely survives in solid condition. Illustrated throughout with vivid mid-century art by the Provensens Linen-bound cover with yellow duckling graphic "A" printing ? first edition statement Measures approx. 8.25" x 10.25" ? CONDITION: Cover has some fraying at spine and corners Label/sticker on front cover (library marking) Binding solid; no loose pages Inner pages clean and colorful with occasional handling wear Endpapers have a couple of marks (see photos) A collectible early edition of a beloved children?s classic ? perfect for vintage book collectors or Provensen art lovers. Binding: Hardcover (Cloth) Author: Jane Werner Publisher: Simon and Schuster Original/Facsimile: Original Place of Publication: USA Special Attributes: First Edition, Illustrated, Linen Cover Subject: Children's Literature Year Printed: 1949 Language: English Region: North America Topic: Farm Animals, Nature Condition: Good Modified Item: No Signed: No Ex-Library AS IS AS SHOWN ? Please check out all the pics and zoom in for the best look. Photos tell the story better than I ever could! Thanks so much for looking! Vintage and secondhand goodies usually have some character (aka flaws). I do my best to describe everything honestly, but I?m no expert. What you see is what you get. All my stuff comes from a smoke-free home and gets a good cleaning before it heads out. I ship Monday through Saturday fast and packed with care! Colors might look a little different depending on your screen and lighting. Props are just for show -- only the item(s) listed in the title are included. Got a problem? Message me first! I'm easy to work with and want you to be happy! Poke around my store if you want, I am happy to bundle shipping! Visit my Store for more great finds!