first edition
1992 · London
by Foreman, Michael; Alderson, Brian
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1992. First edition. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. First printing of this classic collection of magical stories from Arabia, India, and Persia, retold with a younger audience in mind - with bookplate signed by Michael Foreman 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. 10.75'' x 7.5''. Original blue boards. Original unclipped (£14.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. 192 pages. Bookplate signed by Foreman laid in; largely effaced gift inscription to half-title page. Jacket with mild edgewear, a hint of rubbing. Binding with a touch of edgewear, a bit of offsetting to title page. Colors vibrant.
(Inventory #: 46227)