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A charming nearly century-old children’s book, My Pets, published in 1929 by the World Syndicate Publishing Company.This vintage anthology contains a variety of animal-themed stories and illustrations, including colorful period artwork and whimsical tales such as “The Tale of Great Big Cat and Little Tiny Elf.” The wonderfully illustrated pictorial cover, featuring two cats dressed in clothing, gives the book plenty of vintage character and display appeal.This copy has clearly been loved by a child over the years. Several of the interior illustrations have been colored in with crayons or colored pencils. While this affects its value as a pristine collectible, it also gives the book an interesting piece-of-childhood-history quality.Book details:* Title: My Pets
* Publisher: World Syndicate Publishing Company
* Copyright year: 1929
* Format: Hardcover
* Language: English
* Illustrated throughout
* Vintage children’s story anthology
* Approximate era: Late 1920sCondition:Acceptable antique condition with substantial signs of age and use.The exterior shows considerable rubbing, edge wear, fraying, staining, and wear at the corners and spine ends. The rear cover is heavily worn and discolored.Several interior illustrations have been colored in by a previous child owner using crayons and/or colored pencils. There is also handwriting on an early blank page, including “1926.” Pages have general age toning and scattered handling wear.The book remains an appealing example of an early illustrated children’s book, but it is being sold as a well-used collectible rather than a pristine copy.Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.Seller disclaimer:
I have researched this item to the best of my ability, but I am not an expert and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the identification, age, materials, or other historical details. Please review the photos and conduct your own research before purchasing.
