1952 Mystery of the Broken Bridge Margaret Friskey Hardcover Book

A vintage light blue children's book cover featuring a young boy leaning out of a yellow and red toy train. 1952 Mystery of the Broken Bridge Margaret Friskey Hardcover Book 1952 Mystery of the Broken Bridge Margaret Friskey Hardcover Book 1952 Mystery of the Broken Bridge Margaret Friskey Hardcover Book 1952 Mystery of the Broken Bridge Margaret Friskey Hardcover Book 1952 Mystery of the Broken Bridge Margaret Friskey Hardcover Book
1952 Mystery of the Broken Bridge Margaret Friskey Hardcover Book
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Delight in the mid-century nostalgia of this classic children's picture book from the early 1950s. The bright blue cover displays a beautifully styled, retro illustration of a young engineer operating a colorful toy steam locomotive.

  • SIZE: Approx. 9 inches by 7 inches (Measurements are close but approximate)
  • DECADE: 1950s
  • STYLE: Mid-Century Modern Childrens Literature / Retro Picture Book
  • CONDITION: Good vintage condition with light shelf wear to the cover and spine; internal pages are well-preserved and intact
  • EXTRA NOTES: Published in 1952 by Childrens Press, featuring the iconic and vibrant color block illustrations of artist Jean Edgerton

Margaret Friskey was a celebrated American children's author and long-time editor-in-chief of Childrens Press, renowned for creating simple, compelling mysteries designed to help young readers build early literacy skills. With Jean Edgerton's quintessential mid-century graphic art style, this hard-to-find storybook perfectly captures the cozy, bright aesthetic of 1950s educational literature, making it a beautiful display piece for collectors of vintage juvenile fiction or nursery decor.