Chris Van Allsburg / THE GARDEN OF ABDUL GASAZI Signed 1979

Description: Van Allsburg's First Caldecott Honor BookTHE GARDEN OF ABDUL GASAZIBy Chris Van Allsburg(1979)Signed later printing of Van Allsburg's first book, the story of a boy's search for his dog in a mysterious and eerie garden.Fine in near fine jacket. Chris Van Allsburg's rich illustrations are easy to get lost in. He began his career as a sculptor, graduating with an MFA from RISD; his wife Lisa and illustrator David Macaulay urged him to try his hand at children's book illustration in 1979, and a Caldecott Honor, National Book Award, and numerous other accolades later, his books are a beloved part of many childhood (and adult) shelves. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, (1979). 9.5'' x 11.5''. Original cream cloth, blind-stamped central vignette. In original unclipped ($17.95) pictorial dust jacket with silver Caldecott Honor Book seal to front panel. Black endpapers. Illustrated by Van Allsburg with full-page black-and-white plates. [32] pages. Signed by Van Allsburg on title page. 2'' closed tear to jacket front joint, light sunning around spine. Minor edgewear. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 55 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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