The Polar Express.

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin Company, 1985. Hardcover First Edition (1985); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1985); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Very Good+ first state (no Caldecott medal) DJ: The Book shows a small sticker shadow at the upper corner of the front free endpaper and a tiny scar accompanying it; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very-nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows a 1" closed tear at the top of the front 'hinge' and another at the top edge of the front panel; mild rubbing to the panels and a small, faint patch of soiling near the upper rear corner; a tiny chip at the heel of the backstrip; the price ($15.95) is intact; mylar-protected. Overall, remains close to "As New" with a couple of imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (9.3 x 11.75 x 0.45 inches). 32 pages. Exquisitely illustrated in color by the author. Age Range: 4 - 7 years. Grade Level: Preschool - 3. Language: English. Weight: 20.8 ounces. Deep maroon cloth over boards with silver foil sleigh-bell blocked medallion at the front panel and silver foil titles at the backstrip. Hardback with DJ.