New York- Paris, 1948. Classic rare edition consists of thirty-five reproductions of original drawings by Irene Valira, portraying the comic reactions of an urban visitor to the country. This text is a story told in pictures, and each plate has an adjoining page with a story captioning corresponding to the caricature. 136 pgs. Illustrated. Pictorial front and rear board covers also illustrated by the author. Parchment spine. Minor rubbing to corners and lower edge; small mark on lower outer edge. Dustjacket has a few closed tears on the edges and spine; small chunk missing on lower rear segment; some minor rubbed areas along the edges; and a small faded label removal mark on lower front cover. In mylar.. First Edition. Pictorial Paper-Covered Boards. Fine/Good. Illus. by Valira,Irene B.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Privately Printed.

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: AR-49
Title: Miss Twisty: Adventures in the Country
Author: Valira,Irene B
Illustrator: Valira,Irene B.
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York- Paris
Date Published: 1948
Keywords: Literature, Art, Caricatures, Illustration, Animals, Humor, Collectibiles, Antiques
Bookseller catalogs: Art & Design;

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