The Thirteen Secrets of Poetry.

£150 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A fine first edition of this book designed to introduce children to poetry, signed by the illustrator Valerie Littlewood to the title-page, and accompanied by her original artwork that forms the double-page spread containing the fifth poem in the book, Brian Patten's 'Double Glazing'. First edition, signed by the illustrator; small 4to (250 x 195 mm); colour illustrations by Valerie Littlewood; publisher's pictorial boards without jacket as issued, a fine, sharp copy; with the original artwork for 'Secret Five' by Littlewood (375 x 505 mm unrolled).

• Binding: Hardcover

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