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New York: Little, Brown & Co, 1975. First Edition. Near fine in a very good jacket.. An interesting and unique copy of this lovely op-art children's book, telling the story of a "slightly inept wizard" who "casts his spells which are demonstrated to us through the techniques of optical art." An early work from the prolific children's book illustrator. Hardcover. Square 8vo. White cloth with stamped illustration in pictorial dust jacket. Near fine in a very good DJ. INSCRIBED by Emberley on copyright page: "For Chris & Steve. Ed Emberly 1976" with drawing of two rats underneath, captioned "First Edition." Additionally includes, taped in, an original drawing on sketch paper by Emberley resembling the front cover of the book: a circle with its title and two figures underneath. Another gift inscription from an unknown person is on the opposite page, explaining: "We asked Ed to draw you a wedding / cake - the above illustration is special / as it was a reject illustration for the / jacket and it was part… Read More

Dust jacket has frayed edges and small tears. Interior is in good condition, clean except for markings and bookplate on inside cover from previous owner. NOT an ex-library.

Little, Brown & Company, 1975. 4to. White cloth. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Ex-library copy with paper residue to endpapers and a few small inkstamps to pages, corners a bit bumped, boards lightly dust soiled with hint of tape residue. Jacket somewhat worn and wrinkled.. First Edition. Library Binding. Very Good.

Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1975. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First edition. Square octavo. Unpaginated. White cloth boards with black embossing & titles. A very good (+) copy, the boards showing some minor shelf-wear and soiling. Faint gluestains on pastedowns. Unclipped "$4.95" jacket has a small rectangular surface abrasion near the top front tip, two or three internally tape-repaired closed tears, else very good with light rubbing along hinges. A sharp and presentable copy of Emberley's playful & disorienting children's book about a "slightly inept wizard" and his op-art conjurations.