Walker, the Witch, and the Striped Flying Saucer by James Stevenson
$70.00
A wonderfully eccentric vintage picture book written and illustrated by James Stevenson. Walker tells of an extraordinary night in which he finds a flying saucer, meets a witch and even learns to fly.
This is the André Deutsch first UK edition, published in 1971, in hardcover with its original illustrated dust jacket. James Stevenson’s loose, witty black-and-white illustrations give the book its distinctive charm.
Edition: First UK edition, 1971
Publisher: André Deutsch Limited, London
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
ISBN: 0233957065
Condition: Good vintage condition overall. The dust jacket shows age-toning, rubbing, edge wear and some small tears/chipping, including wear at the top edge. There is a former ownership/library-style notation on the copyright page. Interior pages appear clean and sound overall, with light signs of age and use. Please see photos for condition details.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, FICTION BOOKS, FIRST EDITIONS, PICTURE BOOKS, VINTAGE CHILDRENS BOOKS
Type: FICTION
Category: BOOKS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS, FICTION, FIRST EDITION, PICTURE BOOKS, VINTAGE CHILDREN'S BOOKS, WB115-116
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