Sir Archibald
William Morrow and Company, 1944. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Wolo's fourth book, in which the monkey Sir Archibald (introduced in his earlier "Amanda") has many adventure recovering the crown of the King, learning "a great many things about fear and courage -- primarily that "nothing is to be feared but fear"" (rear flap). Unclipped jacket, with matching paper covered boards, illustrated endpapers, slight damage to edge of rear free endpaper. NB small closed tear to spine of jacket, with corresponding damage to spine. 10.5 x 8". "Wolo" was employed by the San Francisco Chronicle as a caricaturist in the 1930's, as well as providing murals in his distinctive style to local restaurants and children's hospitals. His five children's books of the 1940's were based on stories for his own children. In later years he was a noted puppeteer. Very Good / Very Good. Item #2026-S30
Price: $100.00