Published by Picture Book Studio, Saxonville, MA, 1991
ISBN 10: 0887081827 ISBN 13: 9780887081828
Seller: Capricorn Books, Oakville, ON, Canada
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good -. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good -. Lisbeth Zwerger. (illustrator). 104 pp, 10 7/8" H. Colour illustrations. "The Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration is aptly named, for it is the highest international award, recognizing lifetime achievement and contribution to the field of illustration for children. It seems fitting that as Lisbeth Zwerger was accepting this Medal in 1990, she was already at work on this book which honors the namesake of the award." Contents: The Sandman; The Jumpers; Thumbeline; The Tinderbox; The Rose Tree Regiment; The Naughty Boy; The Swineherd; The Emperor's New Clothes; The Princess and the Pea; The Nightingale; The Little Match Girl. Bump to top corner of boards - migrates slightly into first 30 pages, light wear at bottom edge of boards. Dust jacket has light edge wrinkling - more at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds with a few very small chips/tears (archivally taped), minor rubbing.
Published by NY: A Michael Neugebauer Book, North-South Books (1995), 1995
First Edition
First US edition with a 1 present in the number line; Library binding not ex-library with no dust jacket as issued; small 4to.; glossy pictorial boards, hardcover; color illustrations; very good.