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Harper & Brothers, 1955-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 9x6x1. A true 1st Edition with first issue dust jacket. 14.5 x 11.5 cm. Dust jacket in mylar cover. Moderate wear to dust jacket, with some rubbing to dust jacket along spine edge and a small chip missing from the top edge of the dj. Publisher's cloth backed boards. Good binding. Light shelf wear to cover. Clean, unmarked pages. First edition points: Library of Congress Card No. 55-7683" on title page, "30-60" on front flap, $1.50 price, "No. 5671A" code on bottom of front flap, and "No. 5672A" on rear flap. An iconic children's book of the mid-20th century.

Harold and the Purple Crayon, written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson, was first published in 1955. The story is about a boy named Harold who, armed with his purple crayon, goes on a magical adventure by drawing his own world. This book is renowned for its simplicity and creativity, deeply engaging young readers' imaginations.

First editions are identified by the 'Harper & Brothers' credit on the title page and the lack of later printing indications.