✅ Classic Uncle Wiggily adventure
✅ Hardcover edition
✅ Published by The Platt & Munk Co., Inc.
✅ Illustrated by Elmer Rache
✅ Copyright 1916 & 1940
✅ Full-color frontispiece
✅ Approx. 8" x 5.5"
✅ Great vintage children's book
Well... this is adorable.
Ethel briefly considered hiring Uncle Wiggily to supervise the warehouse, but apparently rabbits spend far too much time solving woodland adventures and not nearly enough time printing shipping labels. 🦩📦🐇
Up for adoption is this charming vintage hardcover edition of Uncle Wiggily in the Country by Howard R. Garis, featuring illustrations by Elmer Rache.
The beloved Uncle Wiggily books entertained generations of children with wholesome adventures starring the famous rabbit gentleman and his woodland friends. Originally appearing in newspapers, these stories became some of America's best-loved children's books throughout the early and mid-20th century.
This edition includes a beautiful full-color frontispiece illustration along with numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Measures approximately 8 inches tall x 5½ inches wide.
Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Condition includes:
• Hardcover binding remains solid
• Bright green boards display very well
• Moderate shelf and edge wear
• Light corner and spine tip wear
• Pages are clean and complete
• Mild age toning throughout
• Color frontispiece remains vibrant
• No writing or owner inscription noted
• No dust jacket
• Nice vintage reading and display copy
Overall, a clean, attractive vintage example that displays beautifully on a child's book shelf or antique library.
Created by Howard R. Garis, Uncle Wiggily became one of America's most recognizable children's characters during the first half of the 20th century.
The series eventually grew to hundreds of stories and numerous illustrated books, making Uncle Wiggily a staple of childhood for several generations.
Collectors appreciate these books for their nostalgic artwork, colorful illustrations, and charming storytelling.
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The Flamingo Fulfillment Center: where Ethel insists rabbits should absolutely qualify for employee discounts. 🦩🐇📚
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