The Golden Flock [First Edition, Hardcover and Dustjacket]

[1931] FIRST EDITION. Hardcover and dustjacket (with the rare dustjacket). Colored illustrations and decorations. Condition of hardcover. Binding heavily age toned (mostly tanned). Light bump to foot of spine, corners turned in slightly. Light tear to first hinge (about halfway). Text block: Lightly age toned, a few foxed areas and creases. Overall Fair. Free of stickers and bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Pages are colorful and readable. Dustjacket: Torn and in three separate pieces (first panel, first flap, and rear panel with flap), spine panel missing. Heavily chipped, several pieces missing at extremities, tears, age toned/soiled/foxed; else overall Poor to Fair. Flap with price has not been clipped. Protected in archival Mylar cover. This is a charming legend of old Hungary with colored illustrations and decorations. It's the story of an aunt and uncle who live in a cottage with a garden and a flock of sheep - but no shepherd to mind their flock. A wonderful book for children. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.…