1940 Lassie Come Home, Illustrated Children's Book, First Edition

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Lassie is an icon when it comes to children's books about dogs. Not only was Lassie the heroine of this … more Lassie is an icon when it comes to children's books about dogs. Not only was Lassie the heroine of this First book (and many others), but she also starred in MidCentury movies (w Elizabeth Taylor), a radio show and her own TV series (including animated series). . This 248-page pictorial hardcover was written by Eric Knight, illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse and published by John C. Winston Co. It is a stated 9th printing (1943) First Edition, in very good vintage condition. The text and illustrations are clean, bright and unmarked. The cover has some mild edge wear, as expected. There''s a 1943 gift inscription on the back of the frontis picture. The bright orange cover is so alluring - a "pick-me-up" nostalgic book for fans of Lassie, Rough Collie breeds, and vintage children's classic books.The First Edition is also one of the more valuable children's books from this era.This one will be sent, carefully packed, with tracking. less