New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1938. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First American edition of the first book in the successful children's book series, "Orlando The Marmalade Cat," by the British artist and author, Kathleen Hale. The series consisted of 19 books, the last being published in 1972. Folio, very good in publisher's pictorial paper covered boards with some toning and foxing along spine and some light staining to bottom edges of boards. Endpapers show acid offsetting, else clean internally. Jacket very good with light chipping to heel of spine and bottom edges of front and rear panels. Some soiling to front and rear panels with rubbing to spine and along folds. Original price of $2.50 intact on front flap. Very Good / Very Good. Item #4205

Folio - over 12 - 15" tall.

Price: $600.00