The Twenty-Third Psalm (First Issue with Dedication) The miniature is illustrated throughout with Tasha Tudor's lovely watercolors

Psalm, David (Illustrated by Tasha Tudor)

Published by Achille J. St. Onge, Worcester, MA, 1965

About this Item

Handsomely bound in fine white calf leather surmounted with gold concentric circles encapsulating the title of "The Twenty Third Psalm" also in gilt. All edges gilded. This is the first edition, first issue with the dedication page present: "To my husband Allan John Woods."Very clean and tight throughout, a lovely little gem of a book. In a complete and slightly toned original dust jacket with Tasha Tudor colored illustration on the front panel.With a minuscule tear at the top edge of the front panel."Printed by: Joh. Enschede' en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Miniature book of 36 pages, including endpapers. Tasha Tudor has received many awards and honors, including Caldecott Honors for Mother Goose in 1945 and 1 is One in 1957.[5] She received the Regina Medal in 1971 for her contributions to children's literature.[6] Her books feature simple and often rhyming text accompanied by detailed and realistic drawings with soft colors. Text and pictures are often bordered by intricate details such as flowers, birds or other charming objects and animals. The visual or textual content often refers to traditions, artifacts or memories of the 19th century. Her books are highly valued possessions of an appreciative audienceone that has grown since she was first represented in the 1940s by the Pennsylvania shop The Dutch Inn in Mill Hall. She also created thousands of original works of art which appear on Christmas cards, Advent calendars, Valentines, posters, and in other forms. The original art is found in museums, libraries and hundreds of private collections around the world. One of her most famous books is Corgiville Fair, published in 1971. The first of a series to feature anthropomorphic corgis, the book was extremely popular. (Wikipedia) First Miniature edition, thus, with Tasha Tudor illustrations and 1965 copyright date.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Twenty-Third Psalm (First Issue with Dedication) The miniature is illustrated throughout with Tasha Tudor's lovely watercolors
• Publisher: Achille J. St. Onge, Worcester, MA
• Publication Date: 1965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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