Vintage 1949 Teen-Age Animal Stories by Russell Gordon Carter Hardcover Book G&D For Sale

Up for sale is a vintage 1949 edition of \"Teen-Age Animal Stories\" by Russell Gordon Carter, published by Grosset & Dunlap as part of their classic Teen-Age Library series. This orange cloth hardcover features a collection of mid-century youth adventure stories accompanied by nostalgic black-and-white illustrations.Condition Details (Fair to Acceptable \"Reading Copy\"):• Cover: The original illustrated paper dust jacket is missing. The bare orange textured cloth boards show some aging, light staining, and edge wear, but the color remains distinct.• Binding & Spine: The spine is intact, but the inner paper hinges are heavily split and torn near the front and back covers, exposing the underlying binding mesh. The pages remain attached but the structural binding is fragile.• Interior Pages: There is a prominent, permanent ink presentation inscription on the front inner cover reading \"Bob From Nancy\". The interior reading pages are complete and fully legible, though the bottom edge of the title page shows a noticeable tear.Please review all photos carefully to inspect the hinge wear and inner cover markings before purchasing. This book is priced accordingly and makes a fantastic, budget-friendly vintage reading copy or shelf decorator piece!

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