THE RETURN OF FREDDY LEGRAND

New York: Hyperion Books for Children, 1992. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this story of a talented but slightly unlucky pilot, who is twice rescued by an unexpected pair of aviation enthusiasts. Jon Agee studied painting and animation at the Cooper Union, an education evident in his bold illustrations - he imbues even inanimate objects with a sense of motion through his sketchy outlines. His affinity for the absurd makes for delightful reading. 11.75'' x 9''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($15.00) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Signed by Agee to title page. Jacket with touch of wear to spine ends, small price sticker to rear. Tight.