ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979)

Brand, Christianna [Christianna Brand (17 December 1907 - 11 March 1988) She was the cousin of the illustrator Edward Ardizzone]. Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117442)

Published by Brockhampton Press Ltd., Market Place, Leicester First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth with elaborate gilt design of Nurse Matilda and gilt lettering to the front cover and the spine, scarlet lining papers, page marker, page edges dyed red. 12mo. 6¼'' x 4¼''. Contains 128 pp with numerous monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading of the colours down the spine, small rubs to the tips, not price clipped, 12/6. Dust wrapper protected. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the half-title page 'Edward Ardizzone' below which is an ink message SIGNED by the author 'Christianna Brand + Nurse Matilda signed this for all the children with love.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Brand, Christianna [Christianna Brand (17 December 1907 - 11 March 1988) who was the cousin of the illustrator Edward Ardizzone]. Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117450)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 6'' x 6''. Contains 318 pp with numerous monochrome illustrations throughout. Light spotting to the end papers. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with similar spotting to the inside rear flap and spine, not price clipped, 21/-. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bloomfield, Paul [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117445)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1935. 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covered boards with symmetrical over stitched white pattern, blocked and lettered Mediterranean blue back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 247 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little darkening to the spine and board edges, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'To mother with love from Ted | Christmas 1935.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Booth-Clibborn, Edward [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117449)

Published by Patrick Hardy Books 28 Percy Street, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, camel brown lining papers. 4to. 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 48 pp with monochrome and single tone illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with closed tear to the top front cover, spine sun faded, not price clipped, dust wrapper protected. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone, SIGNED by his wife Catherine (née Anderson) to the front free end paper 'For Gelda (married to Philip, there second child), with love Catherine | Christmas 1983'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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