CENTERBURG TALES

by Robert McCloskey, Marc Simont

$450 · Offered by Johnnycake Books

First edition · Signed

NY: Viking, 1951. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First edition of two-time Caldecott medalist McCloskey's fifth book that he both wrote and illustrated. Inscribed to another Caldecott medalist Marc Simont and his wife on the illustrated half-title: For Marc and Bee from Bob Solid book. Dustjacket toned more so rear panel , folds worn, chipped with loss at spine ends. Signed McCloskey firsts are rare; inscribed to other Caldecott

• Binding: Hardcover

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