1948 The Little House Virginia Lee Burton 9th Printing Caldecott Hardcover

An early Ninth Printing (December 1948) of The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton, winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal. Originally published in 1942, this beloved classic tells the story of a little country house that witnesses the transformation of the surrounding landscape from peaceful countryside to bustling city before finding its way home again. Burton’s timeless illustrations and thoughtful storytelling have made this one of the most cherished American children’s picture books.  Book Details  * Title: The Little House * Author & Illustrator: Virginia Lee Burton * Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston * Copyright: 1942 * Ninth Printing: December 1948 * Hardcover edition * Printed in the U.S.A. * Caldecott Medal winner  Condition   * Blue cloth boards show moderate shelf wear, corner and edge wear, and light spotting consistent with age. * Binding is solid. * Interior pages are clean with bright, vibrant illustrations. * Gift inscription dated 1950 appears on the dedication page. * A well-preserved vintage copy with normal age-related wear for a children’s book over 75 years old.  An excellent addition for collectors of Virginia Lee Burton, Caldecott Medal winners, vintage children’s literature, and mid-century illustrated books. This early postwar printing is increasingly difficult to find in complete, readable condition and displays beautifully on a bookshelf or in a children’s book collection.