John Burningham / COURTNEY Signed 1st Edition 1994

Inscribed first US edition of this hearwarming story of a scruffy-looking dog who is far more talented than he seems. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

THE GUARDIAN notes that John Burningham, along with Maurice Sendak was one of the greatest masters of [the art of picturebook-making]. Burningham was a two-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner - the first illustrator to win it twice - and three-time nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Read more: Martin Salisbury, "John Burningham Obituary, " 7 January 2019. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc, (1994). Inscribed by Burningham to verso of front flyleaf, For Elizabeth.

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