1939 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton Early Houghton Mifflin Printing
Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel Mary Anne have worked together for years, digging canals, cutting through mountains, and helping build cities. But as newer machines begin replacing steam power, Mike refuses to believe that Mary Anne is obsolete. Determined to prove what she can still do, the pair accepts an enormous challenge that leads to one of the most memorable endings in classic children’s literature.
Virginia Lee Burton’s Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel is a beautifully illustrated story about loyalty, determination, ingenuity, and finding value even when the world seems ready to move on. First published in 1939, it has remained a beloved children’s classic for generations and is especially appealing to collectors of vintage picture books and families building an heirloom children’s library.
Condition:
Vintage hardcover in heavily loved condition. The cloth cover shows substantial age related staining, discoloration, rubbing, edge wear, fraying, and handwritten marks. Interior endpapers show staining and age related discoloration. A vintage ownership label dated April 2, 1955 is attached inside the front cover. Pages show age related toning and signs of handling. No dust jacket is present. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.
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