The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition)

Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of wear to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very-nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows a small circle of superficial scratches from the removal of a sticker for the Caldecott Award at the upper corner of the front panel; a faint crease to the upper rear panel; else only the mildest wear to the extremities; the price ($19.99) is intact. Overall, remains close to "As New" with a couple of imperfections. LACKS the publisher's gift ORNAMENT that accompanied this edition. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (9.3 x 11.75 x 0.35 inches) . 32 pages. Exquisitely illustrated in color by the author. Age Range: 4 - 7 years. Grade Level: Preschool - 3. Language: English. Weight: 17.8 ounces. Deep maroon cloth over boards with silver foil sleigh-bell blocked medallion at the front panel and silver foil titles at the backstrip. First Edition (1985) ; Fourth Printing. Hardback with DJ. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 32 pages .