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Barbara Mader - Children's Books, University Place, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since April 2, 1997
Originally published in Germany in 1971. A crisp, fresh, 4th printing copy inscribed and signed by Eric Carle on the half title page. Tidy gift inscription to previous owner at bottom of inside cover else this books is FINE: clean, glossy boards, crisp, bright pages. No wear at all to the die cuts or any of the pages. Very nice! This is a remarkable book with die-cut pages that tell a story of boy who received a birthday message in a sort of code: he must follow the directions to find his gift. "Pattern-recognition, matching shapes, following instructions, and simple map reading" are introduced in a very appealing format. And of course, as it's Carle, there is plenty of bright color! Please see photos. Seller Inventory # 104030101
Title: The Secret Birthday Message *Signed
Publisher: Crowell, New York
Publication Date: 1972
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Eric Carle
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author/Illustrator
Edition: First US Edition; "1" in number Line
Seller: Booklegger's Fine Books ABAA, Park Ridge, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Carle, Eric (illustrator). 4th Printing. A fine, clean and tight copy in a fine jacket/brodart covered. 4th printing. Signed by Eric Carle. A very nice copy. No bumped corners to book. No tears, no chips to jacket. Like New. Seller Inventory # 001867H
Quantity: 1 available