Vintage 1968 Loudmouse Hardcover Book by Richard Wilbur – Illustrated by Don... For Sale

Classic vintage hardcover copy of Loudmouse, written by the celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Wilbur and charmingly illustrated by Don Almquist.

Up for sale is a rare vintage copy of Loudmouse, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Wilbur and vibrantly illustrated by Don Almquist. Published in 1963 by Crowell-Collier Press as part of the Modern Masters Books for Children series.

This charming mid-century children\'s story features a total vocabulary of just 411 words and tells the story of a tiny mouse with a roaring, lion-like voice.

Condition Details:Cover:

Original pictorial boards with bright, striking colors. Shows some wear, mild rubbing, and rounding at the corners and spine edges consistent with age (please see photos).

Spine/Binding:

Intact and secure Pages:

Clean and free of writing (only on first page signed as a birthday gift) and tears.

Highly collectible item for vintage children\'s book enthusiasts or mid-century illustration fans.

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This is the 1968 revised format / first printing thus, featuring the distinctive yellow cover artwork.

A wonderful addition for collectors of mid-century children\'s literature, retro illustrations, or fans of Richard Wilbur\'s work.

Item Details:

Title:

Loud mouse Author:

Richard Wilbur Illustrator:

Don Almquist Publisher:

The Macmillan Company / Crowell-Collier Press Year:

1968 Format:

Hardcover (No dust jacket)Condition:

Good pre-owned vintage condition. The book shows some typical age-appropriate shelf wear, including edge bumping/scuffing along the spine and corners, and light marking on the covers as shown in the photos. The binding remains solid and pages are intact. Please review the photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition before purchasing.

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