New York, NY G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1939. Hardcover First Edition [1939], unstated in accordance with Putnam's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition [1939], unstated in accordance with Putnam's customary practice at the time of publication. Good+: Shows moderate use. The front free endpaper has been removed and the front hinge reglued with professional binder's adhesive. Moderate wear to the outside edges and some mild rubbing and very faint soiling to the panels. The Binding shows slight lean, but remains secure after the reglueing. The rear hinge shows just a hint of starting. The text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels (of course, the reason the front free endpaper was removed may well have been to remove a former owner's information). NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 6 x 1.3 inches). viii, 246 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawing and designs by Frank C. Pape and Roy Anderson Ketcham. Deckle Fore-Edge. Blue cloth over boards with silver design at the front panel and silver titles at the backstrip. Tinted top edge. Weight: 1 pound, 6.4 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 47943
Title: The Child's Story of Science.
Author: Ramon Peyton Coffman (Uncle Ray)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition [1939], unstated in accordance with Putnam's c
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1939.
Bookseller catalogs: Juvenile; Juvenile Animal Stories;

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