FOLLOW THE DREAM: THE STORY OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1991. First edition. Near fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this simple story of Christopher Columbus's career, with fantastic illustrations by Peter Sis - with the highly sought limited-edition print and an original drawing. Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning artist Peter Sis's entrancing, joyful, and detailed illustrations mix technical prowess with a love for the medium. His work boasts man accolades, including seven NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Best Illustrated Book of the Year awards, Society of Illustrators gold and silver medals, and three Caldecott Honors. 11.75'' x 9.25''. Original blue boards. Original unclipped ($15.00) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Signed by Sis to title page, with original drawing of a man in a sailboat. Print of a ship and sea monsters, signed by Sis and numbered 186/250, loosely laid in. Binding with tiny bump to lower board. Else sharp.