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144. CAMPBELL, Rod DEAR ZOO Ab- elard-Schuman Ltd., 1982. First edition. Square 8vo. Gloss pictorial boards. Eight lift the flap illustrations, and colour vignette to title page. A fine copy, all flaps in perfect condi - tion. A small sticker to rear board. [46480] £125 ‘Dear Zoo’ is a modern classic of the lift the flap
picture book. It combines rhythmic phrasing; interactive components; and bold, minimalist illustrations to engage young readers in early literacy skills. Rod Campbell is a Scottish author and illustrator; his vibrant artwork inspired by his upbringing in Zimbabwe. ‘Dear Zoo’ has sold over thirteen million copies world-wide, and has been trans- lated into over twenty-nine languages, which attests to its continual popularity.
145. MOORE, Clement C. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Animated Pictures Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd., [c1940].
8vo. Card covers illustrated in col- our. Each endpaper with a tab mech- anism moving Father Christmas, the first transporting him down the chimney and the second carry- ing his sleigh and reindeer through the sky. Pictorial title page, colour frontispiece and twelve pages of text with two colour illustrations. A very good copy, staples rusted and boards a little dusty, howev- er moveable parts still working. A charming production of Moore’s fa- mous poem. [45904] £125
146. POTTER, Beatrix CHRISTMAS GREETINGS CARD [c.1937]. A Christmas greetings card. 15cm x 11cm. With colour picture laid onto upper cover showing a group of characters from Potters tales. Below the image the word “Greetings” is printed in brown. Inside the card is the printed legend “With all Good Wishes” and a decorative border of rabbits and a tree. A near fine example, with contemporary gift inscription. [46499] £1,250 This is one of a small series of cards produced by Beatrix Potter to sell on behalf the children’s charity ICAA.
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