THE TALE OF THE UNICORN
Signed first US edition of this fable of three brothers who set out to hunt a magical unicorn, with lush illustrations by Gennady Spirin.
Fine in fine dust jacket.
Price: $150.00
Signed first US edition of this fable of three brothers who set out to hunt a magical unicorn, with lush illustrations by Gennady Spirin.
Fine in fine dust jacket.
Price: $150.00
Praised for his sinuous, illuminated manuscript-like illustrations, Russian-born Gennady Spirin has been called "one of the world's most significant illustrators of children's books" by the NEW YORK TIMES. Spirin's artistry has earned him accolades including four gold medals from the Society of Illustrators – his watercolors imbue children's books with visual magic.
Read more: George James, "IN PERSON; The World of His Imagination," New York Times 7 December 1997.
New York: Dial Books, (1989). 11.75'' x 9''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($12.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [28] pages. Signed by Spirin to title page. Jacket with small price sticker to rear. Bright and clean.
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