Vintage 1993 Strega Nona Meets Her Match Tomie dePaola HC Children’s Book Reading Copy

📚 eBay Description

A charming vintage children’s book by the beloved author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, featuring the ever-popular character Strega Nona.

This is “Strega Nona Meets Her Match”, published in 1993 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, with this edition printed in Hong Kong for the Canadian market.

While not a collector’s copy, this book still holds plenty of life for reading and enjoyment.

✨ Condition (Please Read Carefully)

This is a used vintage book with visible wear:

• Hardcover shows general wear and ageing
• Back page has been repaired with tape, suggesting it may have started to come away from the spine
• On the second inside page, there are two larger areas covered with white-out (likely covering a previous inscription) – neat, but clearly visible
• Pages throughout are clean and readable
• Binding remains intact and the book is complete

📌 Important:
This is not a collector’s condition book. It is best suited as a reading copy or for those who simply love vintage children’s stories.

💛 Why It’s Still Special

Despite its flaws, this is still a delightful story from one of the most cherished names in children’s literature. The illustrations and storytelling style that made Strega Nona famous are all here, ready to be enjoyed again.

Perfect for:

• Reading with children
• Classroom or casual use
• Collectors happy to accept condition issues