Description: Slovenly Peter [DER STRUWWELPETER] Translated into English jingles from the original German of Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann by Mark Twain The Illustrations having been reproduced, through stencils, by hand. For this edition, the original drawings of Dr. Hoffmann were redrawn in 1934, in Frankfurt-am-Main by Fritz Kredel The First English translation of this German children's classic by Mark Twain with a Forward by his daughter Clara Clemens Introduction by Philip Hofer Now printed, for the first time, for the members of The Limited Editions Club, by The Marchbanks Press, New York, 1935 Members Number 1,151/1,500 producedThis is the 68th book title of 589 book titles published by The Limited Editions Club from 1929 to 2011. (see photos) The Limited Editions Club was founded in 1929 by George Macy with the intent of publishing beautifully illustrated and designed classic literature for a limited number of subscribers. Much of the Club’s fame stems from its use of some of the best illustrators and artists available. Each title was uniquely designed with individualized paper, cover materials, and most books are numbered and signed by the Illustrator. Attractively bound in gilt-stamped red half morocco leather with color cloth sides with a lithographed design by LeRoy H. Appleton (see photos) The book size: 12 1/2” high x 9 1/4” wide, 34 pages Considering the age, this Book is in Near Fine+ condition, with no bookplates or labels. (see photos) Considering the age, the Chemise is in Very Good condition, with some scuffing along the spine and boards (see photos) Considering the age, the Slipcase is in Good condition, with scuffing on the boards/edges/bottom-top (see photos) We have a 100% feedback rating, so Bid with Confidence! We want to maintain that rating, so if you have any problems and/or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! If you feel that the quality is not what you expected, we will accept returns and will refund the purchase price and pay the return shipping charge. We have been with eBay for more than 20 years as both a buyer and seller, so we want you to be happy with your purchase. Successful bidder’s shipping in US - media mail (includes tracking) is free - outside the US via eBay's Global Shipping Program Thanks for Your Interest - Good Luck Bidding
Price: 250 USD
Location: Astoria, Oregon
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1935
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Poetry
Binding: Hardcover w/Slipcase
Region: Europe
Illustrator: Fritz Kredel
Author: Mark Twain
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Limited Editions Club 1935 #1,151
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition, Numbered #1,151
