Rare 1945 Pandora Children's Book: Erika Weihs Illustrations, Vintage Nursery

1945—Pandora, a classic children’s retelling by Mary Patric, beautifully illustrated by Erika Weihs and published by Pied Piper Books, New York.

Condition & Details
Format: Hardcover vintage edition, first published in 1945
Condition: Good used vintage condition. Some writing present on the front cover pages, some wear to the cover. The binding is intact.
Rarity: This title is scarce—few copies appear online in recent years, making it a noteworthy find for collectors and enthusiasts.

About the Author & Illustrator
Mary Patric brings the timeless Greek myth of Pandora into a children’s format, weaving simple narrative with charm and wonder.

Erika Weihs (née Fischl), born in Vienna in 1917, emigrated to the U.S. in 1940 and became a celebrated illustrator. She illustrated over 30 children’s books and, in fact, her archives are preserved in major collections such as the University of Minnesota and the University of Southern Mississippi