Bunny-Be-Glad and the Fifty Fairy Flower Legends [First Edition, Third Printing Hardcover]

Chicago: Albert Whitman & Co., 1933. [1933], First Edition, third printing hardcover and dustjacket. Pictorial binding and endpapers, frontispiece, 111 pages. Vintage illustrations by Haidee Zack Walsh. Beautiful, fairy illustrations in color for children throughout. Condition of binding: Minor, expected wear; discoloration spots on back outside cover. Internally: Age toned; former owner's name, address, and date on first pastedown endpaper (dated 1937); small bookseller's sticker on rear endpaper. Text is clear, very readable; illustrations are vivid. Overall: Good. Dustjacket: Tears at folds, abrasions, shelf wear and chips at extremities; age toning and soiling. Small bookseller's sticker on first flap. Overall: Fair (the good news: the rare dustjacket is present). This is a wonderful book featuring myths and legends of flowers told in a charming story - tales and illustrations that will appeal to every child. The little girl in the story (Sally-Sick-A-Bed) has wonderful adventures, and the merry Rabbit Bunny-Be-Glad, appears and disappears to the delight of the children listening to the story. Fact and fancy are woven into this delightful story. A vintage children's book that is uncommon and enjoyable. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . First Edition, Third Printing. Hard Cover. Good./Fair. Illus. by Haidee Zack Walsh.