THE GREEN AND BURNING TREE: On The Writing and Enjoyment of Children's Books by Eleanor Cameron Boston: Little, Brown and Company, (1969). First edition, first printing. Publisher's "First edition" statement to the copyright page. A rewarding collection of essays on children's literature (including pieces on time fantasy, on style, on writers Wanda Gag, Eleanor Farjeon, and Rumer Godden), by the much beloved author of THE WONDERFUL FLIGHT TO THE MUSHROOM PLANET. Minor crimp to spine heel, else near fine in bright orange linen with black titles and gilt-tooled leaves to the spine, lime-green end-papers; in a very good plus dust jacket with a few small faint-tan spots, and with some age-toning to the spine panel; original printed $6.95 price still intact to the front inner flap. Octavo; 377 pages; notes, bibliography, index. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT LITERARY FIRST EDITIONS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.