Early edition of a classic children's story. 8vo. Stated first printing in America July,1928. Green cloth with gilt lettering to spine and illustration of Bambi on front. Yellow to edge. Dust jacket extensively chipped with two inch tear and loss to front cover.Loss of dust jacket affects half of rear cover. Previous owner inscription on half title and front endpaper. Binding and hinges tight with slight crack on page 126/7. No slip case. A sought after early copy of a children's book that would become a children's classic.