The Hundred and One Dalmatians

Dodie Smith

First edition. Heinemann, London, 1956. Illustrated by Janet and Anne Grahame-Johnstone. Hardcover, 190 pp. Original blue cloth binding, general shelf-ware plus rubbing and bumping at top of spine. Dust jacket has significant loss at top of spine, affecting the first word of the title. A few closed tears (<5mm) on top and bottom edges. Marginal toning on cover and back cover and at spine. Dust jacket verso shows foxing and previous tape repairs. A few scattered marginal spots on text block. Bright and holding well despite faults. A sweet copy of the first edition of a beloved classic by Dodie Smith. The wonderful illustrations by the twins Janet and Anne Grahame-Johnstone make this a beautiful gift or a special piece in a children's literature collection.