A Book of the Great Old Stories 1931 Frederick S. Hoppin - Illustrated Hardcover

A Book of the Great Old Stories (1931) by Frederick S. Hoppin - This rare 1931 edition of A Book of the Great Old Stories, written by Frederick S. Hoppin and beautifully illustrated by Peter Hurd, is a collection of timeless myths and legends, reimagined for a 1930s audience. The book features detailed original illustrations by Peter Hurd, a prominent artist of the time and includes stories such as the Wooden Horse of Troy, St. Bernard’s heroic dog tales, and multicultural legends.

This is a rare collectible antique book in very good condition - on a typical day there are only 2 - 3 copies (or fewer) available online.

• Binding: Tight firm binding. Hardcover in very good condition, no dust jacket.

• Cover: Some shelf wear with minor marks and scuffs on the corners and edges. The back cover has slightly more noticeable wear (see photos).

• Interior: Pages are intact with slight yellowing typical of vintage books.

• Notable Markings: A previous owners name faintly handwritten on the inside cover with a date in the 1930's and "Christmas" indicating this was given as a gift.

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