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A charming vintage copy of the beloved classic Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater, featuring illustrations by Robert Lawson and retaining its original dust jacket.
This is a 47th printing of the classic first published in 1938. While it is an ex-library copy, it has wonderful vintage character and still displays beautifully, especially with its iconic dust jacket. A nostalgic addition for collectors of children’s literature, Robert Lawson illustrations, penguin enthusiasts, or anyone building a classic read-aloud library.
Details:
* Title: Mr. Popper’s Penguins
* Authors: Richard & Florence Atwater
* Illustrator: Robert Lawson
* Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
* Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
* Printing: Forty-seventh Printing
* Printed in the USA
Condition:
* Ex-library copy from Auke Bay School in Juneau, Alaska.
* Original dust jacket present with edge wear, tears, creases, and small losses.
* Library stamps, card pocket, and discard markings remain.
* Corner and spine wear consistent with library use.
* Binding remains intact and pages are complete.
* A solid vintage reading or display copy rather than a collector-grade example.
* Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
This classic won the 1939 Newbery Honor and has delighted generations of readers with its whimsical story of an ordinary house painter whose life changes after adopting a penguin.
