The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse : 2 Vols. Set - The First Issue, And The Animated Story Edition First Issue : Both Books Signed By The Author by Mackesy, Charlie - 2019

2 Vols. Set : Vol.1 - The First UK printing published by the Ebury Press, London in 2019. This is the 'Waterstones Limited' edition, which is the correct first issue with a complete number line 10-1. The trade edition was issued at a slightly later date. The BOOK is in Fine condition and is unread. Original cream boards with gilt lettering to the maroon cloth spine. No toning to the boards. Internally clean. The book has been signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. The book was signed at the Cheltenham 2023 Literary Festival where the author was appearing. Full provenance for the signature accompanies this book. The 'Waterstones Limited' edition is the only edition to have the maroon special cloth binding, a gilt bookmark and an extra illustration. Vol.2 : The First UK printing of the 'the animated story' published by the Ebury Press, London in 2022. This was the full colour version published to coincide with the release of the animated film on Christmas Eve, 2022 by the BBC (The production was overseen by the author). The BOOK is in Fine condition and is unread. Original illustrated colour boards with a bookseller's 'signed copy' sticker to the front board (which could be easily removed). Signed 'Charlie' by the author on the title page. Both books were issued without wrappers and are protected in removable Mylar archival covers. A very sharp two volume set of the author / illustrator's best selling title. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.