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First Edition, First Printing. A beautiful copy. This First Issue dustjacket has the "30-60" and "No. 5671A" printed at the bottom of the front flap, with $1.50 printed price present. Second issue dustjackets have the "30-60" but lack the additional "No. 5671A" code. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is rich in color with NO chips or tears with minor repair. The book is in great shape. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear to the spine. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a wonderful copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION in collector's condition. We buy Crockett Johnson First Editions.

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.