The Mitten by Alvin R. Tresselt (Book Club Edition of 1964 Hardcover without Dust Jacket) 

•           Author:               Alvin Tresselt (1916–2000)  

•           Illustrator:          Yaroslava, aka Yaroslava Surmach-Mills   

•           Publisher:      Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., Inc.     New York, NY   U.S.A.    1964? 

An old Ukrainian Folktale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number of animals, adapted from the version by E. Rachev.  Pages not numbered. 

Retold by Alvin Tresselt (1916–2000) a graphic designer and American children's book author. His picture book White Snow, Bright Snow (illustrated by Roger Duvoisin) received the Caldecott Medal. The book for sale is one of his most popular; The Mitten, illustrated by Yaroslava , aka Yaroslava Surmach-Mills. 

This much-sought-after 1964 edition with charming illustrations by Ukrainian art designer/illustrator Yaroslava is an artistic adaptation which depicts not only the distinctive Ukrainian colorful costumes and artistic motifs but tells the story adhering to the style of the Ukrainian version. 

Hardcover boards have orange cloth base with full color illustrations front & rear, rainbow shading on spine, but no dust jacket.  Shelf-wear along edges.  Interior is tight, clean, and unmarked.  Private ownership with minimal use. 

• Size:  8vo – over 7¾ - 9¾” tall,       29pp.  
• Condition:  Very Good Hardcover, but no Dust Jacket  –  Book Club Edition reprint (undated) of 1964 edition now out of print.  Always privately owned.  No Ownership markings. 

Copyright 1964.  Printed by copyright holder for distribution through Educational Products Inc.'s promotion as "A Children's Choice Book Cub Edition."  Printed in U.S.A.  Although no print-run info found, this copy must have been printed on or after 1972 because a valid ISBN for this title is printed on rear cover.  Implied printed as a Book Club Edition.  ISBN: 0-590-75933-7.  LCCN: 64-14436.  No MSR. 

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.”  Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.  Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates with title still in print. 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).  Usually requires repair to be usable. 

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.

Thanks for looking!