CHRISTMAS STORY; Illustrated by Bill Crawford
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1946. Bill Crawford. First Edition. Cloth with colored plate. Small 8vo, blue-gray cloth with gold lettering on spine and colored pastedown label of a bum picking up a cigar, illustrated by Bill Crawford, archival mylar-protected pictorial dust jacket (unclipped) by Crawford, who has illustrated this charming volume, pictorial endpapers, 31 pages + [1] Note. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #9040
William Crawford (1913–1982) was an American editorial cartoonist. In addition to his cartoon work he illustrated more than 20 books, including the humorous Zebra Derby by Max Shulman and Milton Berle's Out of my Trunk.
H[enry] L[ouis] Mencken (1880 – 1956) was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements.
Remarkably well preserved and charming title for Christmas by the curmudgeonly (sometimes humorous) verbally versatile Mencken. No previous owner markings. Bright, clean colored plates.
Price: $30.00