James Marshall Signed George & Martha Hand Drawn Hippo Sketch Inscribed

by James Marshall

$1,195 · Offered by eBay

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JAMES MARSHALL GEORGE AND MARTHA RARE!!! SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY WITH ORIGINAL HAND-DRAWN HIPPO SKETCH Offered here is an exceptional signed presentation copy of George and Martha by celebrated author and illustrator James Marshall. What distinguishes this example from an ordinary vintage copy is the remarkable presentation page personally inscribed “For John”, accompanied by a large hand-drawn hippo character sketch and a prominent James Marshall signature. THE COLLECTOR SIGNIFICANCE This is not being offered merely as a vintage reading copy of George and Martha. Its principal significance is the combination of the book itself, Marshall's handwritten presentation inscription, original character drawing, and signature preserved together as a single collectible artifact. James Marshall's unmistakably expressive hippopotamus characters George and Martha became enduring figures in American children's literature. Marshall both wrote and illustrated the series, using deceptively simple line work, humor, and expressive characterization to explore friendship, honesty, manners, privacy, and everyday relationships. This copy is the Sandpiper edition, published by Houghton Mifflin, ISBN 0-395-19972-7. The copyright page is pictured for bibliographic reference. PRESENTATION FEATURES • Inscribed “For John” • Signed James Marshall • Large hand-drawn hippo character sketch • Illustration executed directly on the presentation page • Vintage Sandpiper / Houghton Mifflin edition • Classic Ge

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Year: 1974
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780395199725
• Condition: Very Good

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