Hi-Po the Hippo 1942 STATED FIRST PRINTING Ruth Gannett Lithographs Random House

by Dorothy Thomas

$65 · Offered by eBay

. This is a Stated First Printing (1942) of the classic children's book Hi-Po the Hippo, written by Dorothy Thomas and strikingly illustrated with lithographs by Ruth Gannett. Published by Random House, New York, this large-format hardcover is highly regarded for its detailed, stone-drawn lithography that gives the hippopotamus characters a unique, velvety texture. Condition Details: • Cover/Spine: The exterior shows significant wear. The cloth spine is heavily frayed and torn along the length of the hinge, though the binding remains intact. There is visible edge wear, bumping, and some paper loss on the pictorial boards. • Interior: The pages show typical age-toning (yellowing) but appear clean with no major scribbles or heavy staining. The "Stated First Printing" mark is clearly visible on the copyright page. • Endpapers: Features the charming original red and yellow heart-patterned endpapers with hippo portraits. • Missing Jacket: This copy does not include the original dust jacket.

• Year: 1942
• Condition: Fair

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