Complete Poems for Children (Artist Signed)

Reeves, James (1909-1978) [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

Published by Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 15 Queen Street, Mayfair, London First Edition Thus . 1973., 1973

About this Item

First Ardizzone illustrated edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 195 pp with monochrome line illustrations throughout. A little spotting to the closed text block edges and minor spots to the end papers. Good condition book in Very Good condition panoramic Ardizzone illustrated dust wrapper with tiny rubs, not price clipped. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'To Phil and Gelda (Aingelda married to Philip, the Ardizzone's second child) with love from papa | Edward Ardizzone | October 1973.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Member of the P.B.F.A. ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Poems for Children (Artist Signed)
• Publisher: Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 15 Queen Street, Mayfair, London First Edition Thus . 1973.
• Publication Date: 1973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)