RARE 1937 First Ed TOMMY TOMATO SAVES THE GARDEN Childrens Book w Dust Jacket

by Jane Lansburgh, Scott Wilson

$150 · Offered by eBay

An exceptional, highly preserved copy of a incredibly scarce 1937 children's classic. Children's books from this era rarely survive in this condition, let alone with the fragile original dust jacket intact. * **Dust Jacket:** Present and in Very Good vintage condition. Retains original $1.00 price mark on the inner flap. Minimal edge wear and minor shelf toning appropriate for its age. Colors on the front cover remain bright. * **Binding/Cover:** Hardcover boards are flat, structurally sound, and clean. The spine cloth and binding are tight and secure. * **Interior Pages:** Crisp, clean, and completely free of writing, crayon marks, scribbles, or finger smudges. The striking photographic plates (both full color and black-and-white) are remarkably clean and well-preserved. --- ### ABOUT THE BOOK A fascinating piece of mid-century children's literature history! "Tommy Tomato Saves the Garden" is the highly sought-after sequel to "Tommy Tomato and the Vegets." The book features uniquely charming, surreal photographic compositions of character puppets constructed entirely out of real vegetables and insects (including Peter Potato, Ray Firefly, Colonel Caleb Corn, and Aunt Betty).

• Publisher: Oquaga Press, Inc.
• Year: 1937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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