How to Have a Happy Birthday: A Party Cut-Out Book by Elsa Ruth Nast - 1952

Simon and Schuster, New York, 1952. First. Hardcover. Fine Condition/None (as issued). Illustrator: Worcester, Retta. Book . Scarce Fine uncut HB. Santi #123. Has all the points for a true first: "A" in rear gutter, antique gold spine, 35 cent price and last title listed on back cover #D30. [40] p.; color illus.; 20 cm. Corners on illustrated boards are sharp; the only defect is that one part of one staple is exposed on spine back. Pages are tight, bright, uncut and unmarked. No name on inside front cover. A perfect copy of a key Little Golden Book for the collector. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 40 pages. Item Type: Book. Illustrator: Worcester, Retta. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 0 lbs 6 oz. Category: JUVENILE NONFICTION; Activity Books; United States; 1950s; Children. . Main Picture: Nast (1952), How to Have a Happy Birthday (First "A" Edition) - Front Cover. Picture 2: Nast (1952), How to Have a Happy Birthday (First "A" Edition) - Inside Front Cover and Title Page. Picture 3: Nast (1952), How to Have a Happy Birthday (First "A" Edition) - Uncut Place Cards. Picture 4: Nast (1952), How to Have a Happy Birthday (First "A" Edition) - Uncut Candy Cups. Picture 5: Nast (1952), How to Have a Happy Birthday (First "A" Edition) - "A" in rear gutter. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 603. .