New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1986 Rembrandt gets loose from his paintings for the first time in 300 years and wants to go for a walk. Mark Strands wryly humorous story is brilliantly matched by Red Groom’s madly energetic paintings. Complete number line and stated first edition. Condition notes: unnumbered pp; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight, decorative eps, large color frontis; gift inscription to title page, erasure mark to FFEP. Cover: midnight cloth, yellow/red titles spine; v lt shelfwear. DJ: unclipped, glossy full color, yellow titles front/spine; modest edge/shelfwear. 0.5 inch closed tear at tail, v sm tear to f.e., numerous impressions to DJ, as though it were used as a clipboard.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 037947
Title: Rembrandt Takes a Walk
Author: Strand, Mark
Illustrator: Red Grooms
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good (+)
Jacket Condition: VG
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition (stated)
ISBN 10: 0517562936
ISBN 13: 9780517562932
Publisher: Clarkson N. Potter
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1986
Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall
Keywords: Juvenile, children, art

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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible

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FFEP: A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
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