Hello cliffordfan,
The first edition of Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell was
printed in 1963.
?Author and artist Norman Bridwell, who was raised in Kokomo, Ind.,
created Clifford. He initially wanted to call the bloodhound "Tiny,"
but his wife, Norma, thought the name was boring. She suggested
"Clifford," an imaginary friend from her childhood. Bridwell named
Clifford's companion, who adopted the dog, after his daughter Emily
Elizabeth. Scholastic published Bridwell's first book, simply called
"Clifford The Big Red Dog," in 1963.?
The University of Chicago Hospitals
http://www.uchospitals.edu/news/2004/20041108-clifford.html
CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG
Original medium: Children's picture books
Published by: Scholastic Books
First Appeared: 1963
Creator: Norman Bridwell
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About Clifford The Big Red DogŪ
?Clifford The Big Red Dog is a "bone"afide children's literary
classic. Written by Norman Bridwell and first published by Scholastic
in 1963.?
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Clifford the Big Red Dog books that were printed in 1963 are selling
for $35 dollars or less.
From Abebooks.com:
Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Bridwell, Norman
Publisher: New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1963, New York
Publication Date: 1963
Book Price: US$ 35.00
?Book Condition: Very Good in Wraps. No Jacket (as issued). 2nd
Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good in Wraps/No Jacket (as issued). Oblong
6" x 8" [32] p. (unpaginated) An early printing of the first Clifford
title. Verso of title page states "2nd printing .. March 1963". Cover
shows the original price (35 cents) and Scholastic stock number (TW
429).The stiff paper covers show some light soiling that is most
visible on the rear cover (which has a white background). The front
cover shows Clifford (in red, of course) with his owner, Emily
Elizabeth, standing on his back. The background is black. The rear
cover shows Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and her friends on a white
background. The previous owner's name is neatly written in pencil on
the verso of the front cover.?
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Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Bridwell, Norman
Publisher: NEW YORK SCHOLASTIC 1963.
Publication Date: 1963
Book Price: US$ 8.00
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From ALIBRIS:
ALIBRIS http://www.alibris.com/ has three copies available from $2.95 to $7.95
Clifford the Big Red Dog
by Bridwell, Norman condition:
Book: Very Good
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC, NEW YORK
Date Published: 1963
Description: ILLUS. BY AUTHOR. Very Good. TRADE PAPERBACK CREASES AND
EDGE WEAR ON COVER. PEN MARKS ON FRONT
Price: $7.95
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On eBay:
Clifford The Big Red Dog 1963' + Clifford's Family 84'
Clifford The Big Red Dog 1963' by Norman Bidwell(Good Condition - some
staining on cover) + Clifford's Family 1984' Norman Bidwell (Excellent
Condition). A nice old find!
US $4.99
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Here is a set of THREE different Vintage Scholastic Paperback books,
all from the 1960's. All of them are in excellent condition, with
minimal wear. Here's what you'll get =
"The Curious Cow" by Esther Meeks. Dated 1962.
"Benny and the Bear" by Barbee Carleton. 1963
"Clifford the Big Red Dog" by Norman Bridwell. 1963
All have a name on the inner page, but NO other marks, and seem almost
unread. Some minimal cover wear..
US $5.99
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I hope the information provided is helpful!
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