[publisher: Random House, U.S.A.] Hardcover First Edition Fossil evidence of prehistoric mammals is discussed with an story how they might have died and left us this evidence of their existence. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked, except for inscription as 1956 Christmas present (christmas sticker & child's scrawl underneath inscription). Hardcover has tan boards with black and yellow lettering & designs on spine & front cover. Dust Jacket did not survive. Book has been wet on page-edge across from spine, but dried w/o damage except for musty odor. Both gutters & occasional page torn. Top page-edge tinted red. Copyright 1956. No edition/printing stated, believe 1st because gift inscription is dated year of copyright, however probably not 1st printing. Random House "All About Books" catalog : A-17. No ISBN. LCCN: 56-5464. MSR not available.
[Simla, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1956]
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NY: Random. VG. (Date: 1956). 6th ptg. Remains of bookplate glue on fep. Some soil on bottom foredge near ft end of book. . 1956. Random [US]

NY Random (1956) 5th ptg Illus by Matthew Kalmenoff VG in G DJ Owner inscription, book plate, DJ edge chips.

[publisher: NY Random (1956).] Hardcover VG in G DJ. Owner inscription, book plate, DJ edge chips. Illustrated by Illus by Matthew Kalmenoff. 5th ptg edition.
[Sebago, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1956]