New York; E. P. Dutton & Co., [January, 1945]. Third printing. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. A controversial example of racism in children’s literature. Hardcover. 8vo. Very good in illustrated paper covered boards with title to front and rear boards. Black spine. Wear to exterior includes bumping to spine ends and corners, minor browning and rubbing, and light soiling to rear board. Old price sticker to rear paste down. Light yellowing to margins. Else is clean and bright with color illustrations throughout. Pocket for war stamps to rear pastedown. More photos available. CHILD/061823