The Mitten by Alvin R. Tresselt (BCE of 1964 and 12 similar items

The Mitten by Alvin R. Tresselt (Book Club Edition of 1964 Hardcover without Dust Jacket) ? Tab;Author: Tab; Alvin Tresselt (1916?2000) ? Tab;Illustrator: Tab; Yaroslava, aka Yaroslava Surmach-Mills ? Tab;Publisher: Lothrop, Lee Shepard Co., Inc. New York, NY U.S.A. 1964 An old Ukrainian Folktale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number of animals, adapted from the version by E. Rachev. Pages not numbered. Retold by Alvin Tresselt (1916?2000) a graphic designer and American children's book author. His picture book White Snow, Bright Snow (illustrated by Roger Duvoisin) received the Caldecott Medal. The book for sale is one of his most popular; The Mitten, illustrated by Yaroslava , aka Yaroslava Surmach-Mills. This much-sought-after 1964 edition with charming illustrations by Ukrainian art designer/illustrator Yaroslava is an artistic adaptation which depicts not only the distinctive Ukrainian colorful costumes and artistic motifs but tells the story adhering to the style of the Ukrainian version. Hardcover boards have orange cloth base with full color illustrations front rear, rainbow shading on spine, but no dust jacket. Shelf-wear along edges. Interior is tight, clean, and unmarked. Private ownership with minimal use. ? Tab;Size: 8vo ? over 7 - 9? tall, 29pp. ? Tab;Condition: Very Good Hardcover, but no Dust Jacket ? Book Club Edition reprint (undated) of 1964 edition now out of print. Always privately owned. No Ownership markings. Copyright 1964. Printed by copyright holder for distribution through Educational Products Inc.'s promotion as "A Children's Choice Book Cub Edition." Printed in U.S.A. Although no print-run info found, this copy must have been printed on or after 1972 because a valid ISBN for this title is printed on rear cover. Implied printed as a Book Club Edition. ISBN: 0-590-75933-7. LCCN: 64-14436. No MSR. Tab; Thanks for looking!