![]() The inaugural book in the series about "one of the most acclaimed new characters in children's literature" (Michael Glitz). ![]() Signed first edition, first printing of this Caldecott Honor book by the author, illustrator, theatre designer, and veteran cover artist for THE NEW YORKER. Many of the books are inscribed to both Cuthbert and his great friend of more than two decades Antonia Gale Moss.Ĭondition: Fine in near fine jacket. Joseph Heller once wrote to Tubby in response to one more "please sign and return" request: "This is turning out to be a hell of a lot of work!" All signed books unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. From the collection of Cuthbert Christian Thambimuttu (1945-2019) of Columbus, Ohio - known to many of his bookseller, author, and illustrator friends as "Tubby." He was persistent in the pursuit of autographed books by the writers and artists he admired, including Gorey, Sendak, Heaney, Byatt, Morrison, Updike and many more. ![]() This book is signed by the author Ian Falconer, on the title-page. The contents are bright and clean, with nice color illustrations. ![]() 11-1/4" X 8-3/4" This book is hard-bound in color, pictorial printed paper covered boards, in avery nice dust jacket with light scuffing and soiling. ![]()
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