Errol Le Cain, Brothers Grimm / THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES 1st Edition 1978

Description: Winner Of A 1978 Greenaway Award CommendationTHE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSESBy the Brothers Grimm, illustrated by Errol Le Cain(1978)Scarce first Le Cain edition of this classic fairy tale, which earned Le Cain his third Greenaway commendation.Very good plus. British illustrator and animator Errol Le Cain imbued his art with whimsy, style, and "a certain strangeness" that gives it a unique atmosphere (Hunt). He incorporated various aesthetics into his work depending on the subject of the book he was illustrating, and was particularly well-known for his illuminated manuscript-like compositions. Le Cain earned awards in both the fields of animation and illustration, including a Kate Greenaway medal and four Kate Greenaway commendations. This Faber UK first edition is quite difficult to find. London: Faber and Faber, (1978). 7.5'' x 9.5''. Original color pictorial boards. No dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [30] pages. Boards with mild soil to corners, light glue degradation to rear turn-ins. Tight. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 220 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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