{"product_id":"mr-pickerings-puppy-jane-foley-1956-first-edition-cygnet-ward-lock-hardcover-1","title":"Mr. Pickerings Puppy Jane Foley 1956 First Edition Cygnet Ward Lock Hardcover","description":"Mr. Pickerings Puppy by Jane Foley is a charming mid-century children\\'s adventure story, perfect for collectors of vintage Cygnet Books or those who appreciate classic canine-themed literature. First published in 1956 by Ward Lock, this hardcover edition follows the story of Patsy, Tim, and their poodle Pippet as they navigate a misunderstanding with the titular Mr. Pickering. The book features a full-color pictorial cover and black and white frontispiece illustrations typical of the era\\'s storytelling style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe condition of this volume is fair, showing significant signs of age and handling. The spine has visible tearing and loss at the top and bottom, and the pictorial boards exhibit rubbing, corner wear, and some surface soiling. Internally, the pages have aged to a warm tan, though the text remains clear and legible. There is some separation starting at the inner hinges, but the binding remains intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeywords: vintage childrens literature, 1950s storybook, Cygnet Books series, Ward Lock publishing, antique dog stories, mid-century illustration, nostalgic nursery decor, rare collectible fiction, poodle adventure tale, historical youth reading, ephemera aesthetic, shelf styling piece, British author, primary color art, library addition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll photos are taken by us and show the exact item you will receive.\u003cbr\u003ePlease review images carefully for condition details.\u003cbr\u003eItems ship securely and promptly from a trusted seller.","brand":"Mixed Bag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47509713453219,"sku":"EB-336489176259","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/9824\/8355\/files\/57_94d32844-7577-4b87-8ad1-cdccc605bb83.jpg?v=1774538555","url":"https:\/\/mixedbagnyc.com\/products\/mr-pickerings-puppy-jane-foley-1956-first-edition-cygnet-ward-lock-hardcover-1","provider":"Mixed Bag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}