Whitman Tiny Tot Appraisal

A Cat Called Cindy - Whitman Tiny-Tot Tale

This is a vintage children's book titled 'A Cat Called Cindy,' part of the 'Tiny-Tot Tales' series published by Whitman Publishing Company, likely dating from the 1940s or 1950s. The cover art features a stylized illustration of a black and white long-haired cat wearing a blue ribbon, resting on a blue pillow. The titles are rendered in an arched, red serif font. The book is a small format, softcover binding, characteristic of inexpensive mid-century mass-market children's literature. The condition shows significant wear, including visible moisture staining (reddish/pinkish discoloration) across the top and bottom edges of the cover, corner bumping, and edge fraying. The spine appears fragile, and the paper shows signs of yellowing consistent with age. A critical note provided by the owner suggests a manufacturing defect or a later repair, as it reportedly contains the interior pages of a different book. This 'misbinding' is a notable anomaly that typically indicates a rare production error or a makeshift repair using salvaged covers, which significantly impacts its status as a collector's item by rendering the narrative content mismatched with the exterior branding.