Antique 1904 "Three Little Pigs" Wee Folks John R. Neill (Henry Altemus Co.)

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$200 · Offered by eBay

Up for sale is a rare, highly collectible antique copy of The Three Little Pigs, published by the renowned Henry Altemus Company in 1904. This charming volume is part of the iconic "Wee Books for Wee Folks" series (Series #1). What makes this specific edition exceptionally special to collectors is that it features 40 beautiful illustrations by John Rea Neill, the legendary artist famously known for his work on L. Frank Baum’s Land of Oz books. This volume also contains the additional classic tales Precocious Piggy and The Brave Little Tailor. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of early 20th-century children's literature history! Condition Details: Please review the photos carefully to assess the condition of this antique book, as it is being sold as-is. • Cover/Spine: Features the original pictorial cloth cover. Shows authentic age-related shelf wear, rubbing, corner bumping, and fading/toning to the cloth, typical for a book that is over 120 years old.

• Publisher: Henry Altemus Company
• Year: 1904
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair

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