Make Believe Stories: Story of China Cat / Woolly Dog
Make Believe Stories: Story of China Cat / Woolly Dog
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Condition Notes: The Story of Woolly Dog cover contains moderate wear and heavy stains. The front endpaper, frontispiece and title page are missing from this book. Pages 72, 73 and 106 contain lots of scribble. The Story of China Cat - cover contains moderate wear and staining. Pages and binding are in good shape. Pages contain staining as well.
Author(s): Laura Lee HopeEdition: Make Believe Stories
Publication year: 1920
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN:These separate volumes belong to the celebrated twelve-part Make-Believe Stories series, tracking a whimsical universe where stuffed animals and dolls magically come to life at night. The Story of a China Cat follows Snowball, a white porcelain cat sitting on a toy shop shelf who longs for a loving home, eventually using his permanent protective glare to ward off a thief before finding safety with a young boy. Its companion piece, The Story of a Woolly Dog, charts the nocturnal adventures of a fuzzy plush canine who navigates a department store alongside other living toys, eagerly hoping to be purchased to help his struggling shopkeeper pay her rent. Relying on innocent humor and classic episodic structures, these narratives serve as a clear historical record of early twentieth-century juvenile fantasy literature and the creative output of the legendary Stratemeyer Syndicate.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
