Franklin the Fly Presentation Copy to Poet Ansie Baird, Signed, Handwritten Letter Signed
Mankato, Minnesota: Creative Editions, 2007. R. O. Blechman. 1st Edition. Hardcover. "Franklin the Fly" written and illustrated by R. O. Blechman. First edition, as stated on the copyright page. Signed and inscribed on the front leaf -"To Ansie, Greetings! and warmest regards, from Bob". With a card written and signed by the author to the same recipient, Ansie Baird, in its original envelope, adhered to the front endpaper. Ansie Baird is a Poet in Residence in Buffalo, NY. Published by Creative Editions, Mankato Minnesota, 2007. The book measures 7.25" x 10.25", unpaginated. With its original dust jacket. The dust jacket is in very good condition. Light shelf wear, with a small smudge on the front panel and at the bottom of the rear panel. The original price of $17.95 is present on the front flap. The book is in near fine condition. The boards are very well preserved with firm edges. The textblock is clean, bright, unmarked, and complete. The binding is sound. R. O. Blechman was a New Yorker magazine illustrator as well as an animator, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement-Animated Programming, for his special "The Soldier's Tale". Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(H11-10). Near Fine / Very Good. Item #002718
Price: $275.00