The Absolutely Essential Eloise SIGNED BY HILARY KNIGHT Hardcover HC DJ 1999 1st
$45 · Offered by eBay
First edition · Signed
Kay Thompson's The Absolutely Essential Eloise (1999 Hardcover Edition)Hand-Signed by Illustrator Hilary Knight! Up for sale is a beautiful first edition hardcover copy of **The Absolutely Essential Eloise**, written by Kay Thompson and wonderfully illustrated by **Hilary Knight**. This specific copy has been personally dedicated and hand-signed by Hilary Knight. It is a fantastic addition for any serious children's book collector, Eloise enthusiast, or fan of classic NYC Plaza Hotel lore. This "Absolutely Essential" edition contains the complete original 1955 story along with a fascinating **16-page color scrapbook** written by Marie Brenner. The scrapbook features rare archival photos of Kay Thompson, early character sketches by Hilary Knight, and the background story behind how Eloise came to be. Condition Details: Please review the uploaded photos carefully to judge the exact condition for yourself. * **Dust Jacket:** Included and protected. Shows minor shelf wear/surface rubbing typical of gloss jackets, but no major tears or deep creases. * **Binding & Spine:** Hardcover boards are structurally sound. The spine is firm and the binding is square and tight. * **Pages:** Clean and crisp. No writing, highlighting, or dog-eared corners found inside text pages. Signature is clear and beautifully preserved. Comes from a non smoking, pet free home. Please reach out if you have any questions or need additional close-up photos before bidding or purchasing. Thank you for looking!
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Year: 1999
- Condition: Fine
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