Gannett, Ruth Stiles MY FATHER'S DRAGON, ill. Gannett, Chrisman Ruth

Random House, New York, 2008. Original published in1948. Limited 60th Anniversary Edition, Signed and Numbered by Author. Binding: Cloth and Boards. Book Condition: Fine . Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued. Slipcase Condition: Fine in original shrinkwrap. Size: 7" - 9.5" tall. An absolutely delightful 60th-Anniversary Edition of "My Father's Dragon". In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the book's publication, this specially slipcased edition has been limited to 125 worldwide copies, of which this is signed by the author and numbered (although number unknown due to shrinkwrap). In Fine condition, with beautiful gilt design and a laid in glossy art print to front panel. End pages beautifully patterned with bright colored maps of and creatures. Matching slipcase in Fine condition with inlaid red satin ribbon to help ease book out of its container. Ruth Stiles Gannett wrote this book while a first time mother in the spring of 1946. It became an immediate success, winning the "Children's Book Spring Festival Award" for young readers in 1948 and a "Newberry Honor Book" in 1949. Illustrated by the author's stepmother and husband, the book is a modern classic to devoted readers around the world.