• The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - front cover
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - rear cover and spine with staining
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - top edge and fore edge
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - front endpapers with owner inscription and dye staining
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - frontispiece and title page
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - copyright page stating Fiftieth Impression and dedication
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - introduction to the tenth printing by Hugh Walpole
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - illustrated text pages 42-43
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - illustrated text pages 104-105
  • The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, 1948 J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover - rear endpapers with dye staining
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The Story of Doctor Dolittle

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

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Condition: Acceptable

Book Notes: Heavy red/pink dye staining from the cover along the lower part of both endpapers and into the page margins throughout. Red cloth with the pictorial cover label; heavy shelf wear, fading and staining to the boards, spine ends rubbed and frayed. Light toning to page edges; binding tight. Pencil inscription on the front free endpaper: "This book belongs to Arnold Muller", and a pencil price in the top corner.

Author(s): Hugh Lofting

Print: 50th Print

Publication year: 1948

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: J. B. Lippincott Company

Condition: Acceptable
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Hugh Lofting's story of John Dolittle, a doctor in the English village of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, who learns to talk with animals from his parrot Polynesia and turns to treating animals. When monkeys in Africa are struck by an epidemic he sails there with a crew of animals to cure them, and is rewarded with the rare two-headed pushmi-pullyu. This printing includes the introduction to the tenth printing by Sir Hugh Walpole and the author's illustrations.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • As Described

    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.

  • 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.