New York, NY Harper & Row: HarperCrest, 1980. Hardcover First Edition (1980), but apparently not the first printing, as there is no statement to that effect and no number line. IMPERSONALLY INSCRIBED ("WITH BEST WISHES") AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: a couple of tiny dots at the top edge; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean.The DJ shows light wear to extremities. with a short, closed tear at both the top edge of the front panel and to the rear panel, which shows a few hairline wrinkles along with it; else only the mildest rubbing and a couple of small soil spots; unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 117 pages. Illustrated in black & white by Lloyd Bloom. First Edition (1980), but apparently not the first printing, as there is no statement to that effect and no number line. Library-Bound, with matt-laminated illustrated front panel. Hardback with DJ. IMPERSONALLY INSCRIBED ("WITH BEST WISHES" AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 45987
Title: Arthur, for the Very First Time.
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition (1980), but apparently not the first printing, as
Publisher: Harper & Row: HarperCrest,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1980.
Bookseller catalogs: Juvenile;

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