Description: Mei Li Author: Handforth, Thomas Title: Mei Li Publication: New York: Junior Books, Doubleday Doran & Company, Inc., 1938 Edition: First edition Description: 4to, unpaginated. Signed by Handforth on the front flyleaf. Orange cloth boards stamped in gilt on front cover and spine in illustrated jacket. Gilt dulled, some foxing along joints. Jacket rubbed along folds, spine faded and with some shallow chipping along upper edge, spine and corners. Very good. Signed first edition of this beautifully illustrated Caldecott winner (the second year of the award) from Thomas Handforth. Mei Li was based on Handforth's experiences in China on a Guggenheim Fellowship working as a graphic artist, where he spent six years. Seller ID: 7002 Subject: Children's, Illustration Peruse the Stacks, ABAA Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 824 USD
Location: Gig Harbor, Washington
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Author: Handforth, Thomas
Publisher: Junior Books, Doubleday Doran & Company, Inc
Year Printed: 1938
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original