THE POLAR EXPRESS: A Rare Variant Poster Promoting the Book Before It Won the Caldecott Medal
by van Allsburg, Chris
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
The Polar Express is a 1985 children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. It was adapted as a Oscar nominated live-action motion-capture film in 2004. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. In 1986, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal for children's literature.
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Details
- Seller
- Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- W2355
- Title
- THE POLAR EXPRESS: A Rare Variant Poster Promoting the Book Before It Won the Caldecott Medal
- Author
- van Allsburg, Chris
- Illustrator
- Chris van Allsburg
- Format/Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1985
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Books; Autographs and Signed Books;
- Size
- 18 inches by 36 Inches
Terms of Sale
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Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art
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- Jacket
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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