Lonely Veronica by Duvoisin Roger - 1974

Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. Hard. Fine. First Printing. Hippo decorated gold cloth. Exceptionally tight, bright and unmarked. No jacket.

Hardcover published by Bodley head 1st edition 2nd printing 1964VG+ picture covers in VG dust-jacket slight wear to edges,

Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. Hard. Fine. Unstated reprint with only 1963 date and invalid ISBN on copyright page. Publisher's beautiful Gibraltar Library binding in sturdy, washable, pictorial cloth. (Not a former library book) Signed and Inscribed by Duvoisin on title page. Exceptionally tight, bright and unmarked. No jacket. Uncommon in nice condition.

"Lonely Veronica" by Roger Duvoisin1963 - Assumed First EditionVintage Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket10 1/2" x 8 1/4"Unpaginated The jacket is in good minus condition with some edge tears, tape on the inside, and light toning. The jacket is now protected with a removable Mylar cover. The hardcover book is in good condition free from rips, tears, stains, bends, and writing. The boards are in good to good minus condition with minimal to no wear. There is very light wrinkling on the bottom back board. The binding is tight and square.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. Hard. Fine. Hippo decorated yellow cloth is Near Fine -- tight, bright and unmarked. Jacket has tiny gouge, chip at spine end + scuffed corner.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. Hard. Fine. First Printing. Decorative gold cloth. Fine copy. Lightly soiled, price-clipped jacket has two chips + three tears. Charming color and b&w illustrations by the incomparable Roger Duvoisin. As the pet of a building crew, jolly Veronica leaves the jungle for the big city. Bustle -- progress -- adventure -- loneliness: It's no place for a hippopotamus.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. Hard. Very Good. First Printing. Decorated cloth. Gift note on half-title page, else exceptionally tight, bright and unmarked. Slightly scuffed jacket has one tiny tear.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. Hard. Fine. Hippo decorated yellow cloth is Near Fine -- tight, bright and unmarked. Jacket has small chip at heel of spine.

New York: Knopf, 1963 Mustard color pictorial cloth in illustrated dust jacket with light wear, price clipped, a hint of mustiness. Veronica the hippo quickly learns that city life is not for her! Scarce.. Probable First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. Hard. Fine. First Printing. Hippo decorated gold cloth. Exceptionally tight, bright and unmarked in lightly worn, $3.00 priced jacket with scuffed points.