CALDER, Alexander & SWEENEY, James Johnson.

Three Young Rats and Other Rhymes.

New York: Valentin, 1944.

A collection of 83 classic nursery rhymes, along with 85 whimsical drawings by Alexander Calder. xxii, 130, [6] pages. Short folio, burgundy cloth-backed pictorial boards, uncut edges. New York: Curt Valentin, 1944. Limited first edition, signed. Printed by S. A. Jacobs at the Golden Eagle Press.

From a total of 700 copies this is number 15 of only 60 copies on Sevir mould paper, signed and numbered by Calder. Lacks the original drawing, as usual. Unfortunately the book has suffered from water damage, evident on the upper portion of the spine and the end-papers. The front and back hinges have been re-enforced and the rear end-paper replaced. The text block and plates however are immaculate.

Illustrator: Calder, Alexander
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: Limited
Language: English

Price: $600.00

Item #330927

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The book came today in perfect condition. Thank you very much!

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