A small archive of Christmas greetings cards and other correspondence.
by DUVOISIN, Roger
- Used
- Condition
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- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Gladstone, NJ: , 1970s. Happy Christmas from the Happy Lion An attractive collection of correspondence from the Swiss-born American writer and illustrator Roger Duvoisin (1900-1980) and his wife Louise (Loulou) Fatio to their friends, Helen and Max. Roger Duvoisin won the 1948 Caldecott Medal for White Snow, Bright Snow, written by Alvin Tresselt (D. Lothrop Co., 1947). He and his wife created together the Happy Lion series (1954-80), which, in its German-language edition (Der glückliche Löwe), won the inaugural 1956 Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis. Comprising 7 colour Christmas cards hand-drawn by Duvoisin; 2 autograph letters signed, one with coloured drawings; map drawn in red black and green ink showing the location of the Duvoisins' house; and 2 single sheets with maxims on art copied from Chinese authorities written in pencil by Duvoisin. In excellent condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 116252
- Title
- A small archive of Christmas greetings cards and other correspondence.
- Author
- DUVOISIN, Roger
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Gladstone, NJ:
- Date Published
- 1970s
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About the Seller
Peter Harrington
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London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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