Elson-Gray Basic Readers. Pre-Primer [Dick and Jane].
by Elson, William H.; Gray, William S.; Runkel, Lura E.; [Sharp, Zerna]
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good/No DJ as Issued
- Seller
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Santa Monica, California, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: Scott, Foresman and Company, 1930. First edition (1930.) 12mo paperback with 40 pages and 39 color illustrations. This measures 7 1/4" x 5 1/4". The book is in good condition with one 1 1/4" crease to bottom of front cover. Slight chipping to edges and spine. Housed in custom clamshell case. First issue with three lines, 18 word Elson copyright and code '308.2' (Feb. 8, 1930) the earliest date noted for this book which was reprinted many times well into 1934. The first appearance of Dick and Jane. A revolutionary concept conceived by Zerna Sharp. In 1927 she visited the beach, studied children's speech patterns, and observed the way they spoke to one another. She brought her ideas to William Elson publisher of a Pupil's Hand Chart. Elson agreed to let Sharp develop her idea and, with a team of writers and illustrators, Dick and Jane evolved over 3 years. Green spine/gold text. #0323617. First Edition. Paperback. Good/No DJ as Issued. 12mo. Childrens.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jero Books and Templet Co.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 032617
- Title
- Elson-Gray Basic Readers. Pre-Primer [Dick and Jane].
- Author
- Elson, William H.; Gray, William S.; Runkel, Lura E.; [Sharp, Zerna]
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No DJ as Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Scott, Foresman and Company
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1930
- Size
- 12mo
- Keywords
- Elson, William H.; Gray, William S.; Runkel, Lura E.; [Sharp, Zerna] Elson-Gray Basic Readers. Pre-Primer [Dick and Jane]. Beverly
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About the Seller
Jero Books and Templet Co.
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About Jero Books and Templet Co.
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