First or early US edition. 300 pp, [8 pp ads]. Frontispiece illus. Brown embossed cloth, w/ gilt dec. spine. Scarce. Author of The Castaways, Kangaroo Hunters and other children's adventure stories. Six stories including "Man in the Iron Mask"... Details

First edition. The first book by the author/illustrator of The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau (an ALA Notable), The Return of Freddy Legrand, and Dmitri the Astronaut, all of which were chosen by The New York Times as one of the ten best picture b... Details

60th Anniversary Limited Edition with commemorative author bookplate. Every child, young or old, should have a copy. Details

Illustrations by Ben Shahn. Grey cloth boards with brown lettering on spine and front board. Edges of boards darkened. Head/heel of spine and corners slightly bumped and worn. A small brown spot at head of spine and another small spot at bottom edge. Gift... Details

Blue cloth boards with black lettering and illustrated paper label on front board. Head/heel of spine and corners bumped and lightly worn. Seven b/w plates, including frontis, by Frank T. Merrill. Clean & tight, no markings. Details

Second edition, first printing. Advance copy consisting of gathered and side-stapled sheets in dust jacket. Scarce. Cover lightly worn along folds, else fine. Details