The VeryHungryCaterpillar FIRST EDITION/SIGNED. FIRST OFFER OVER $4375 ACCEPTED

This is a RARE and VALUABLE find for any collector of classic children's books. This copy of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is an TRUE FIRST EDITION and is even SIGNED AND DATED BY AUTHOR, Eric Carle. This book has been judged to be in "very good" to "excellent" condition, especially for a 54-year-old children's' book. Notes on condition : bookboard hard covers are both solid and in very good condition-some light "smudging" from little hands; original owners name (Cook) printed neatly on front cover (top/middle) and written cursive on first page; binding/spine tight and original with no repairs; all pages intact, no damaged, loose or missing pages; slight signs of "bumping" on all corners of both front and back covers; NO rips, tears, markings, writing on pages/interior; "plum page" has small 1-1/2" tear repaired by tape; light "little fingers sots and smudges throughout. The hardcover binding and English language make it an ideal addition to any bookshelf. The book also comes with special attributes: including being a TRUE FIRST EDITION and being SIGNED BY ERIC CARLE. It was published by The World Publishing Company, First Edition, First printing, Japan, 1969. Book is categorized under Books & Magazines and Antiquarian & Collectible.

The story of the little caterpillar's journey to becoming a beautiful butterfly is a timeless classic that has delighted readers of all ages for more than 54 years! (This was Eric Carle's second published book).