TIM TO THE RESCUE

London: Oxford University Press, 1949. Very good plus in very good jacket.. First edition of the fourth Tim title, in which Tim proves himself during a storm at sea - the first Tim book in smaller format. Edward Ardizzone was a central figure in midcentury British children's books, known for his warm and dynamic pen-and-ink drawings with watercolor washes that emphasized everyday adventure. Winner of the inaugural Greenaway Medal (for TIM ALL ALONE, 1956), Aridizonne earned many further accolades and titles, named a CBE, Royal Designer for Industry, and Senior Member of the Royal Academy. 10'' x 7.25''. Original pictorial boards. In original unclipped (8/6 net) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated by Ardizzone in color and black and white throughout. [48] pages. Ink owner name to front free endpaper. Jacket with a few chips, largest 1.25'' to rear panel; some closed tears with tape repairs to verso. Book with shallow edgewear, else bright.