A Child's Book of Poems

New York, New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1969. First Edition First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. VG+/No Jacket. Fujikawa, Gyo. Introduce your child to the magic of poetry with this huge collection of 189 rhymes & verses, brought to life on every page through the pen-and-ink sketches & full-color drawings of illustrated on every page in full color with the charming illustrations of the late Japanese-American artist, Gyo Fukjikawa. In 125 pages, including indices of Titles, First Lines, & Authors in rear. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1969 (NOT the later '80's reprint),this large hardcover quarto (9.25" x 12.25") is exceptionally clean & bright, but condition downgraded to VG+ due to bumping & rubbing to all corners & both ends of spine. Else, colors are bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked save for former owner's name in neat pen to "This Book Belongs To" box in front. The book originally was housed in a slipcase, which is NOT included here (missing). Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping without preapproval of extra postage (at least double per USPS rates).