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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Rainbow Classics Edition (1946) - $25
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Key Features of This Edition:
Illustrations: Features multiple full-color plates and black-and-white drawings by Louis Slobodkin, whose lively, expressive style perfectly captures the mischief and adventure of Twain's characters.
Series: Part of the esteemed "Rainbow Classics" series, renowned for introducing generations of young readers to great literature through engaging artwork.
Supplemental Content: Includes an introduction by noted children's literature critic May Lamberton Becker.
Jacket & Binding: Comes with its original color pictorial dust jacket (in good condition for its age) and matching illustrated boards.
Condition:
The book is in very good vintage condition for its age (78 years old). The dust jacket is intact but may have minor chips, short tears, or light wear along the edges; it is often price-clipped. The illustrated hardcover boards are bright and clean. The binding is tight, and the interior pages are free of markings, with Slobodkin's illustrations vibrant and clear. There may be mild age-toning to the paper.
Collector's Appeal:
Illustrator-Centric: A prime find for collectors of Louis Slobodkin's artwork or Caldecott illustrators.
Series Collecting: Highly desirable for those assembling the Rainbow Classics series.
Twain Editions: A standout illustrated edition of an American classic, representing post-war children's publishing at its best.
Nostalgia: The definitive look and feel of the edition many remember from childhood libraries.
A delightful piece of American literary and publishing history, perfect for the collector of illustrated classics or vintage children's books.