Checkerboard Press Book Appraisal

Once Upon a Time: A Book of Old Time Fairy Tales (1993 Checkerboard Press Edition)

This is a 1993 edition of 'Once Upon a Time: A Book of Old Time Fairy Tales,' published by Checkerboard Press, Inc. The book features a soft-white or ivory paper stock, explicitly noted as being printed on recycled paper. The internal layout includes a 'List of Stories' page featuring a circular black-and-white silhouette illustration of a witch or hag-like figure at the top. The typography is a classic serif font, characteristic of children's anthology books from the late 20th century. Notably, the copyright information indicates that while this edition is from 1993, it utilizes illustrations copyrighted in 1921, with a renewal date of 1949, suggesting a vintage aesthetic and high-quality classical artwork. The table of contents lists thirteen classic stories, including 'Jack and THE Beanstalk,' 'The Frog Prince,' and 'Beauty and the Beast.' Physical condition shows some minor handling wear, with slight curling at the page corners and a visible vertical crease on the right-hand page, indicating it has been read. No significant foxing or heavy staining is visible in the provided view. The ISBN for this specific volume is 1-56288-256-2. The printing was done in the U.S.A. at 30 Vesey Street, New York.