signed first edition
1981 · New York
by Young, Ed; Jaquith, Priscilla
New York: Philomel Books, 1981. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this retelling of stories of clever Bo (Brer) Rabbit, passed down orally by the Lowcountry Gullah community. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over his long career, he has earned two Caldecott Honors and two nominations for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. 10'' x 8''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($9.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. 56 pages, including bibliography. Signed by Young to half-title page. Jacket with light toning to spine and upper edge, touches of edgewear. Lower flap corner clipped, but upper price intact. Book clean and bright.
(Inventory #: 48320)