Language: English
Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London, 1980
ISBN 10: 0297778005 ISBN 13: 9780297778004
Seller: WF Sandercombe, Burlington, ON, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 217 pp. Dark teal boards lettered in gilt on the spine. Light edge and corner wear on the dustjacket; price clipped; no interior markings. Illustrated with 36 line drawings from Punch Magazine. This collection contains: Animals by Gerald Durrell; Art by Bevis Hillier; Business by Robert Heller; Communications by David Taylor; Drink by Cyril Ray; Films by Alexander Walker; Food by Clement Freud; Law and Crime by Fenton Bresler; Literature by Anthony Burgess; Medicine by Richard Gordon; Men's Fashion by John Taylor; The Military by Alun Chalfont; Music by Alan Blyth; Playtime by Nigel Dempster; Politics by Paul Johnson; Pop Culture by Kenneth Robinson; Sport by Ian Wooldridge; Theatre by Sheridan Morley; Travel by Alan Whicker; Women's Fashion by Ann Ryan; and Young World by Benny Green. Size: 8vo. Book.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition stated. Full number line. Gift inscription on flyleaf. Book and DJ are solid VG.
Language: English
Published by Dutton Children's Books, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1990
ISBN 10: 0590453947 ISBN 13: 9780590453943
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Sendak, Maurice (illustrator). First Edition First Printing. Brilliant copy of this hardcover collection of stories, poems, a song, & pictures by over 30 acclaimed authors & illustrators of beloved children's books, all on the theme of peace. 120 pages. Contributors donated all proceeds to five organizations working for peace in the lifetimes of today's children around the world. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, this hardcover has glossy boards with cover illustration by the late Maurice Sendak; matching picture on DJ. Book is in Fine condition: completely clean & tight & square; just slightly less crisp than Brand New! The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, with a slight bit of crinkling along head of spine; beautifully protected in new mylar cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SPECIAL: order any other Sendak books together for 20% off both & only $1.00 extra shipping per item!