Rare 1938 First Edition "The Cowboy Book" by William and Helen Pryor - Children's Photographic Picture Book

Rare 1938 First Edition "The Cowboy Book" by William and Helen Pryor - Children's Photographic Picture Book

Step back in time with this rare and captivating children's hardcover book, "The Cowboy Book" by William Clayton Pryor and Helen Sloman Pryor. This extraordinary 1938 First Edition is a true collector's item, with only 36 copies ever published. "The Cowboy Book" is a unique photographic picture book that tells the adventurous story of Cowboy Bill through a series of beautifully captured black-and-white photographs. Each image is thoughtfully paired with a written narrative, creating a vivid and engaging visual storytelling experience for children. This book is part of an enchanting series by the Pryors, which includes other photographic gems like "The Airplane Book" and "The Streamline Train Book."

Size:
8¾ inches in length
6¼ inches in width
Published by Hardcourt Brace and Company -- 1938 -- First Edition and only one of 36 published. This is a rare find for a collector or enthusiast of vintage children's literature.

This book is in Very Good condition for it age and being a children's book. The cover is stained on front and back (please see photos). Binding is tight and the pages yellowed with age but are not stained. The only writing in this book is an inscription on the inside front flyleaf. This book is 86 years old.

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Book Rating

As New: The book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. This could be the description for a book that has been lost in a warehouse for years, never shelved, thumbed or even opened yet may still be some years old.

Fine: A Fine book approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages.

Very Good: Describes a book that shows some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects should be noted by the seller.

Good: Describes the average used book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects should be noted by the seller.

Fair: Worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. All defects should be noted.

Poor: Describes a book that is sufficiently worn. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.

Binding Copy: describes a book in which the pages or leaves are perfect but the binding is very bad, loose, off, or nonexistent.

Reading Copy: A copy usually in poor to fair condition that includes all text presented in a legible fashion. The copy is fine to read but nothing more.