The words "Toto on" appearing on page 34, line 4 shows worn type as is page number 121 and the complete absence of a page number and caption on page 129. Coinciding with the first printing, binding B the pages of the text block tinted light blue, salmon, and tan. The ownership page has a dated (1916) gift inscription. There are two 1/8 inch holes in the cloth at the head and heel the spine and with light rubbing with the entire backstrip slightly tanned, both hinges have cracked, but has been professionally reinforced with clear, archival tape. An octavo of 9 by 6 5/8 inches with printed end sheets in black, white and red and conforming to Binding B with large and small capital letters in the spelling of the publisher on the spine (as noted in Paul Bienvenue's The Book Collector's Guide to L. The front board is decorated in dark green, light brown and red and has red text spelling out the title. First Printing, Binding B Very good in light green cloth covered boards with black text on the spine and the outline of an animal character on the spine.
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