N E W A C Q U I S I T I O N S * J U L Y 2 0 2 4 B A U M A N R A R E B O O K S * * * 8 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, INSCRIBED SIGNED WITH AN ORIGINAL CRAYON DRAWING BY ERIC CARLE 8. CARLE, Eric. The Very Hungry Caterpillar. New York, 1994. Oblong quarto (12 by 8-1/2 inches), original pictorial silver boards. $3600 Signed limited 25th-anniversary edition of Carle’s best known work, number 148 of 500 copies with an original signed drawing in crayon of a caterpillar mounted on the front cover. “Carle was one of the first illustrators intrigued with the idea of introducing natural science concepts to young children. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has remained in print for [over] 25 years, attesting to its popularity… [Carle has written,] ‘I would like to be remembered as a picture writer and as someone who has opened a door for children to the world of pictures and words” (Silvey, 120-21). First published in 1969. With original shipping box. Fine condition.
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