Description: Signed Greenaway WinnerSLEEPING BEAUTY & OTHER FAVOURITE FAIRY TALESBy Charles Perrault, translated by Angela Carter, illustrated by Michael Foreman1982Signed first printing of this collection of new translations of beloved fairy tales including SLEEPING BEAUTY, LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - winner of both the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award for illustration.Near fine in fine dust jacket. THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award.Read more: "Michael Foreman: 50 years of picture books," The Guardian 22 Feb 2010. London: Victor Gollancz, 1982. 11'' x 7.75''. Original buff boards. Original unclipped (£6.95) color pictorial dust jacket, Greenaway medallion on front panel. Illustrated in color. 128 pages. Signed by Foreman to title page. Binding spine and rear board with tiny line of soil. Sharp. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Foreman, Michael; Carter, Angela; [Perrault, Charles
Publisher: Victor Gollancz
Year Printed: 1982
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
