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First edition, presumed first printingBook would be in 'as new' condition except for bumping at corners and at top and bottom edges of spine. Unclipped dj ($9.95) has some chipping at corners, light soiling and a 1.5 inch tear along top side of spine. Dj is encased in a plasticized transparent cover.From Wikipedia (abridged): "Fontaine Talbot Fox, Jr. (June 4, 1884 – August 9, 1964) was an American cartoonist and illustrator best known for writing and illustrating his Toonerville Folks comic panel, which ran from 1913 to 1955 in 250 to 300 newspapers across North America.
The cartoons are set in the small town of Toonerville, which appears to operate in its own little universe. The gentle humor of the feature dealt with the antics of the various denizens and featured semi-realistic situations. It was one of the most popular comics during the World War I era."
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New York, NY: Weathervane Books. G/Fair. (1972). First Printing. Boards (Hrdcvr). 4to., 184 pp., DJ yellowed, soiled & frayed, cover soiled .

NY, NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1972. 184 pp., yellow boards w/ brown lettering & illustration to front board; Book shows light bumping to ends of spine & to bottom corners of boards w/ a few small dents to bottom edges of boards; DJ shows tears (longest are 3", to top of rear panel & 2", at rear fold) & creasing to top portions w/ wear to ends of spine & folds; very short tear & small creases to bottom edge of rear panel; illustrations are still bright & lettering & illustrations are unaffected / B&W illustrations. /. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good -/Good. Illus. by Fontaine Fox. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.