Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Illustrated by Foreman, Michael (illustrator). First US Edition; First Printing. Crisp, clean pages; no owners' marks; illustrated hard cover shows only a little light crimping at spine ends; unclipped jacket has a line of gentle fading along the right rear, a tiny chip at the top left front, and minor wear at the top left rear corner; otherwise very well-kept. Jacket is now protected in a clear sleeve.
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine dust. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). First American Edition. Like new and clean except for a gift inscription on the front endpaper. The jacket is now protected in a new, removable archival sleeve. ; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9".
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Harcourt Brace & Company, San Diego & New York, 1994
ISBN 10: 0152488421 ISBN 13: 9780152488420
Anbieter: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Erstausgabe Signiert
Zustand: Fine in near-fine dust jacket. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). First printing. First US edition of this charming tale of a birthday trip to the seaside, with signed bookplate laid in. THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. 8.25'' x 10''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($14.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [12] leaves. Harcourt Brace bookplate signed by Foreman loosely laid in. Jacket with a hint of rubbing. Sharp and bright.