Signed first printing of this beautifully-illustrated ode to America's breadbasket.
Very good plus in near fine dust jacket.
Price: $45.00
Wendell Minor is perhaps best known for his book cover art, which has adorned Pulitzer Prize, Newbery Honor, and Newbery Medal-winning titles. In his picture books, he flexes his illustration muscles, beautifully visualizing stories from American history and everyday life.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, (1989). 9'' x 11.25''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($13.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Signed by Minor to half-title page. Jacket with mild edgewear, a touch of toning to verso. Binding with light toning to upper edge and lower spine. Interior clean and bright.
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