Eloise.
Printed in the USA. Simon & Schuster. 1955. First edition. Cloth over boards. Hardcover cloth (yellow) over boards with d/j. 4to. 65 pp. Illustrated copiously throughout with black, white, and red line drawings by illustrator Hilary Knight, including the fold-out elevator sequence. First edition, first printing. Title stamped in red on the front board and spine. Line drawing of Eloise jumping stamped in black on front board. Inscription on the front flyleaf (From: Bill Jay Christmas 1955). Text block very slightly age toned but otherwise clean, bright, unmarked, and square with a strong binding. The boards and spine are slightly shelf worn with mildly bumped corners. The dustjacket (illustrated full colour) is almost complete: a chip is missing from the crown and tail of the spine, and a small chip along the front top edge. No tears in the fore edges or hinges. Mild rubbing and use marks. Spine sun darkened. Dustjacket wrapped in protective clear mylar. Overall a remarkably fine copy. . Fine. / Very good. Item #67297
Price: $1,000.00