DESCRIPTION: Clean unused/unpunched first edition suitable for collectors or gift-givers. Hard to find in this state and condition, as most children readily punched out the characters and played with the panoramas and pop-up scenes. Hardcover with illustrated glossy boards; first printing indicated by "1" in number line on rear panel. Published by Random House, New York, NY (1981); designed by Jim Razzi, illustrated by Gerry Daly.
CONDITION: NR-FINE. Good binding with minor normal spine lean (correctable with proper shelving). Smooth boards show great color and no discernible fading or sunning. No foxing to edges. Minor shelf wear to edges/corners. No stains. NOT ex-library; NOT remaindered.
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CONDITION TERMS
Very Fine (VF) is a virtually flawless copy, new or like-new and probably never read.
Fine (F) is a copy with no large defects, but is not as pristine as a very fine copy. It may have been read, but with care. Possible minor flaws include a bumped corner, a slightly sunned spine, rubbing, slight soiling, or a very tiny tear.
Very Good (VG) is a copy with two or more small defects. It may be rubbed, have a small tear, a dinged corner, or other minor defect.
Good (G) is a copy with some obvious large defects and/or several small defects. There may be a larger tear in the dustjacket, a large gift inscription, be very sunned, have a creased spine, or have other defects. Many ex-library books fall into this category. Makes a good reading copy.
Fair (F) indicates a copy with very serious defects. It may actually have some loose pages, underlining or highlighting, or be very soiled.