first edition
1966 · New York
by Robertson, Keith; McCloskey, Robert
New York: The Viking Press, 1966. First edition. Very good plus in very good plus dust jacket.. First printing of the third HENRY REED title, following entrepreneurial Henry's efforts at starting a new business with his friend Midge. Set in the town of Grover's Corner, New Jersey, the HENRY REED series follows the business-minded son of a US American diplomat as he engages in various money-making shenanigans. HENRY REED'S BABYSITTING SERVICE is one of four titles in the series to feature illustrations by double Caldecott Medal-winning artist Robert McCloskey. 8.5'' x 5.5''. Original yellow cloth binding with blue stamped design. Original unclipped ($3.50) (truncated)