Gertrude Stein, The World is Round, Clement Hurd, 1st Edition, 1939, Very Good hardcover

Stein, Gertrude, and Clement Hurd [illus]. New York: William R. Scott, Inc., 1939.

English, First Edition, Very Good, HC, 8vo, 10 1/2" x 8 1/4", 67 pp.

First Edition, hardcover in blue paper over yellow backing. Some wear to tips and bottom & top edges, sunning to spine, water stain and bump to head, minor soiling to exterior and interior, name written in pen to front pastedown, otherwise attractive and tightly bound. 67 pp. Includes blue and white illustrations by American children's picture book artist, Clement Hurd, who was known for his work in the classics, Runaway Bunny and Goodnight Moon. This charming children's poetry book, written by 20th-century novelist, poet, art collector, and playwright Gertrude Stein, follows a narrative around a girl named Rose. Printed on pink pages.