" I Won't," Said The King or The Purple Flannel Underwear by Mildred Jordan - 1945

New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1945. Blue hardcover binding with gilt decoration clean square and tight. Interior clean with color and b/w illustrations. Dj slightly soiled, a couple of closed tears, dj flaps unclipped, $2.00 price on front flap, first edition stated. Jacket protected from further damage in clean Brodart. 103 page chapter book for ages 8-12. Poor King - what a time he had trying to convince the Queen he did not want to wear purple underwear!. Illus. by Duvoisin, Roger. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good+.

Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1945. First Edition. Hardcover. Color Illustrations; 104 pages; Mildred Jordan (March 18, 1901 – October 23, 1982) was an American author and playwright. Born in Chicago, she worked at the Hull House before relocating to Reading, Pennsylvania after her marriage. Her first novel, "One Red Rose Forever," which was based on the history of Lancaster County, was rejected by twenty-two publishers before finally appearing in 1941. Her subsequent books often focused on the lives of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America Width: 6.5" Height: 8.25". From the dust jacket flap: Poor King -- what a time he had trying to convince his Queen that he did not want to wear purple underwear. In fact he actually ran away from home when she threatened to get it out from the royal cedar closets. . . . His strange adventures and the amusing way in which he solved his difficulties make a story that will delight both old and young.… Read More