Grace E Moremen Appraisal

No, No, Natalie by Grace E. Moremen

This is a vintage hardcover children's book titled 'No, No, Natalie,' written by Grace E. Moremen with photography by Geoffrey P. Fulton. Published in 1973 by Childrens Press, this work fits the style of 1970s educational or narrative photography books for young readers. The cover features a distinctive design with a sepia-toned, high-contrast close-up photograph of a white rabbit (presumably Natalie) taking up the left two-thirds of the frame. The right third is dedicated to a vibrant pink/magenta vertical stripe containing the title in stylized, white serif typography and author credits in black. Physically, the book appears to be a library-bound or sturdy hardcover edition with a textured surface, possibly buckram or reinforced paper over board. Regarding condition, there is several notable issues: visible shelf wear and bumping at the corners, significant discoloration/browning at the upper right and left edges indicating age-related oxidation or tanning, and distinct water staining or foxing spots on the pink title area. There are also vertical scratches or scuffs running through the pink section near the bottom. The binding appears intact but shows softening at the spine ends. This book is a representative example of late 20th-century children's literature that utilized real-life photography rather than illustrations to convey a story.