JAN BRZECHWA
Mr. DO RE MI and his seven daughters
1st ed.
Warsaw 1955, Nasza Księgarnia, format 29x27.5cm
Illustrations by Jan Marcin SZANCER
PUBLISHER'S HARDCOVER HALF CLOTH
Szancer, (born November 12, 1902 in Cracow, died March 21, 1973 in Warsaw) - Polish graphic artist, illustrator of children's books, friend and collaborator of Jan Brzechwa. He is the author of illustrations for more than 200 books, including Andersen's Fairy Tales, Mr. Kleks Academy, Mr. Doremi and his seven daughters, Brzechwa's children, For King Jelonka, Tuwim's Locomotive, Konopnicka's O krasnoludki i o sierotka Marysia, Pinocchio and many, many others. Millions of Polish children grew up on his magical illustrations.
Condition DB/ rubbed edges and corners, cover creases, minor soiling in places, despite minor flaws Piece worthy of attention.
