The Great Auk Escape

London: Angus & Robertson, 1974. slight wear to covers cover edges, otherwise book clean and tight. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Pene Du Bois. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex Library.

London: Angus & Robertson, 1974. First U.K. Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. First UK edition of the author's first book for children. Beautifully illustrated by William Pene du Bois. A near fine copy without dustwrapper, as issued. Owner stamp to second endpaper. Spine ends slightly crimped. Very minor spine fade.

London, England: Angus & Robertson, 1974. 78 pages. Signed on the title page by Peter Matthiessen (1927 - 2014) American novelist, naturalist, explorer, and advocate for the life of the planet; this is his only children's book, illustrated by William Pene Du Bois, in its British version published 2 years after the American first edition. Approx. 5 1/2" x 8… Read more about this item

London: Angus & Robertson, 1974. Book. Illus. by Pene Du Bois, William. Good +. Illustrated Boards. 1st UK Edition. G+, Shelfwear, bump, indentations, ink name, tear & label removal abrasion on FFEP, foxing, browning/NO DUST JACKET. Illustrated children's adventure. 79 pages. Photo on request..