First Printing. Full number line on copyright page ( 1 2 3 4 5 73 72 71 70 69) A3450 on rear cover. Published by The World Publishing Company in 1969. The book has some wear and a little soiling. The first R in Caterpillar on the front cover was filled in (pencil). The bottom edge is stained on a few pages. There is some soiling on the margins of the butterfly page. The binding is a little shaken but in great condition for a well-loved children's book. Lacking DJ. Printing: 1st Printing. Size: 8vo - over 7-3/4 - 9-3/4" tall.