A set of three illustrated Thornton Burgess Bedtime Story-Books written by Thornton W. Burgess, including Sammy Jay, Unc' Billy Possum and Mr. Mocker.
Titles: The Bedtime Story-Books: The Adventures of Sammy Jay, The Adventures of Unc. Billy Possum, and The Adventures of Mr. Mocker (Set 7)
Format: Clothbound Hardcovers
Story Style: Short, Illustrated Nature Tales
Author: Thornton Burgess
Illustrator: Harrison Cady
Copyright Years: 1939, 1915, and 1925
Publisher: Little, Brown, and Company - Boston
Audience: Children (ages 5–9), read-aloud families, homeschool & collectors
Condition: Cover & spine wear noted especially around the edges. There is writing on the half tile page of Unc' Billy Possum as well and the inside cover of Mr. Mocker. There is an American flag sticker on the inside cover of Unc' Billy Possum. No other writing noted. Each book is tightly bound. Unc' BIlly Possum's back inside cover (hinge) is cracked. A few page smudges and age spots (foxing) noted.
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