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Quasimodo Mouse
by Bernard Stone
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
NZ$336.29NZ$302.66
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About This Item
London: Andersen Press Ltd., 1984. First edition. Hardback. Fine. 9.5" by 8.5". Ralph Steadman. A fine first edition of this children's work by Bernard Stone, brilliantly illustrated by Ralph Steadman and signed by both author and illustrator. This fantastic tale tells of Quasimodo and Toothy travelling to the South of France by tandem.Written by Bernard Stone (1924-2005), a children's writer and bookseller. Stone was an important figure in the London literary scene, hosting many gatherings in his bookshop, Turret Bookshop. He published four children's works of his own, this being the most renowned. Illustrated by Ralph Steadman, best known for his work with Hunter S. Thompson. He is known for his political caricatures and picture books.Signed by both Stone and Steadman to the front endpaper.Illustrated in colour throughout. In the publisher's original laminated paper covered boards. Externally lovely. Signed by the author and illustrator to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 763R33
- Title
- Quasimodo Mouse
- Author
- Bernard Stone
- Illustrator
- Ralph Steadman
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Andersen Press Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
- Size
- 9.5" by 8.5"
- Keywords
- Ralph Steadman Bernard Stone Quasimodo Mouse Children's Literature Bernard Stone
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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