1980 Your Chinese Horoscope Hans Wilhelm 1st Printing-Signed 1983 Author Letter

by Hans Wilhelm

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A collectible 1980 first Avon printing of Your Chinese Horoscope by author and illustrator Hans Wilhelm, accompanied by original personalized correspondence dated July 20, 1983, bearing the author’s handwritten signature. The accompanying letter makes this copy particularly noteworthy, providing a documented connection between the author, a contemporary reader, and a specific correction to the book’s original text. Historical Significance Originally published in 1980 by Avon Books, Your Chinese Horoscope introduces Western readers to the traditional Chinese zodiac and its twelve animal signs. The book explores personality traits, compatibility, relationships, and characteristics associated with the year of an individual’s birth. Written and illustrated by Hans Wilhelm, the volume reflects the growing American interest in Eastern astrology and alternative spiritual traditions during the late twentieth century. Wilhelm is an internationally published German-born author and illustrator whose work encompasses children’s literature, illustrated books, and subjects related to spirituality and personal development. Original Signed Author Correspondence – July 20, 1983 Included with this book is a personalized, typewritten letter on Hans Wilhelm, Inc. letterhead, dated July 20, 1983, and addressed to D. J. McKnight of Seattle, Washington. The letter responds to a reader’s inquiry concerning an error in the book’s Chinese zodiac index. Wilhelm acknowledges the oversight, apologizes fo

• Year: 1980
• ISBN: 9781025829050
• Condition: Very Good

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