1962 The Mockingbird Book Bob Merz Murray Tinkelman First Edition Signed Very
Harper and Row : New York. 9.5" by 7.5". A signed first edition of this very scarce children's picture book, illustrated throughout by Murray Tinkleman. First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, Very Scarce, With Dustwrapper. This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed.
A signed presentation copy of this very scarce illustrated children's book, in the publisher's original dust wrapper, price clipped. Inscribed to the front free endpaper'For neice [sic] from Uncles Romulus and Remus, Xmas 1962, The Eyrie, Well Walk'.
A prior owner has identified the'Remus' of this inscription as the author, Bob Merz. The first children's book from freelance journalist Bob Merz, illustrated throughout in yellow and black ink by Murray Tinkleman, an American science-fiction and fantasy illustrator.
A charming and very scarce work, following the adventures of a mockingbird who is approached by hunters in the woods. In the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards, with clipped dust wrapper. Small bump to spine tail, otherwise externally, fine.Inscription to front free endpaper. Discolouration and rubbing to dust wrapper back strip, with small losses to back strip head and tail. Closed tears to head of rear wrap. Overall Condition: Near Fine Very Good Indeed.
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones.
Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy. Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under'condition.
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults.
Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques.