Lot 471
Wilson (Jacqueline) The Story of Tracy Beaker, first edition, signed by the author, signed by the illustrator with 2 original illustrations and numerous annotations throughout, 1991.
Hammer Price: £500
Description
Wilson (Jacqueline) The Story of Tracy Beaker, first edition, signed by the author with 2 annotations, additionally signed by the illustrator with 2 original illustrations and numerous annotations throughout, illustrations by Nick Sharratt, original boards, slight bumping to spine ends and corners, some light marking to covers, dust-jacket, light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners chipped, a few short tears to head and foot, 8vo, 1991.
⁂ A charming copy with extensive annotations and comments by Sharratt who prior to this commission had never previously illustrated a children's book. His expressive style and in particular the vibrant dust-jackets would become an integral part of the hugely successful Tracy Beaker series, both in books and on television.
Provenance: House of Illustration, First Editions: Redrawn sale, Sotheby's, 8th December 2014, lot 34.
Description
Wilson (Jacqueline) The Story of Tracy Beaker, first edition, signed by the author with 2 annotations, additionally signed by the illustrator with 2 original illustrations and numerous annotations throughout, illustrations by Nick Sharratt, original boards, slight bumping to spine ends and corners, some light marking to covers, dust-jacket, light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners chipped, a few short tears to head and foot, 8vo, 1991.
⁂ A charming copy with extensive annotations and comments by Sharratt who prior to this commission had never previously illustrated a children's book. His expressive style and in particular the vibrant dust-jackets would become an integral part of the hugely successful Tracy Beaker series, both in books and on television.
Provenance: House of Illustration, First Editions: Redrawn sale, Sotheby's, 8th December 2014, lot 34.
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