signed first edition
1989 · New York
by Conover, Chris
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. Near fine in very good dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this beautifully-illustrated retelling of the classic story of a busy goose and the dastardly fox who tries to take advantage of her. Self-taught artist and author Chris Conover's favorite illustration topic is animals, from everyday house cats to fantastic dragons. Her second book earned a Boston Globe – Horn Book Honor, and her vibrant watercolors are a delightful addition to any shelf. 10.5'' x 10.25''. Original plum cloth boards. Original unclipped ($13.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Signed by Conover to half-title (truncated)