Noel by Tony Johnston 1st Edition Signed Cheng-Khee Chee Christmas Hardcover Fine DJ

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DESCRIPTION A first edition, first printing of Noel by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee and published by Carolrhoda Books. This illustrated Christmas hardcover is signed and inscribed by artist Cheng-Khee Chee on the red front endpaper, with a personal inscription dated 6/27/03. With its holiday subject, fine dust jacket presentation, and artist inscription, this copy offers strong seasonal, collectible, and giftable appeal. Author: Tony Johnston Title: Noel Illustrator: Cheng-Khee Chee Publisher: Carolrhoda Books, Inc. Place of Publication: Minneapolis Year: Not stated from available image Edition: First Edition Printing: First Printing Binding: Hardcover Dust Jacket: Present; described as fine ISBN, if applicable: Not stated Illustrations: Illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee Pagination: Not stated Language: English Provenance: Inscribed to Donna and Greg Signed: Signed and inscribed by illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee Notable Attributes: First edition, first printing; signed and inscribed by illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee; dated 6/27/03; illustrated Christmas hardcover; fine dust jacket; published by Carolrhoda Books Edition Verification Notes: First edition and first printing stated by seller. Title page identifies Tony Johnston as author, Cheng-Khee Chee as artist, and Carolrhoda Books, Inc. as publisher. The inscription appears to read: “To Donna and Greg — Best wishes and appreciation for your friendship,” signed by Cheng-Khee Chee and dated 6/27/03. Copyright page and number line are not shown in the provided images. Condition: Hardcover with dust jacket present and described as fine. Title page and inscription page appear clean from the available images. The red front endpaper contains a personal inscription to Donna and Greg, signed by Cheng-Khee Chee and dated 6/27/03. No major interior staining, tearing, or heavy wear is observed in the provided images. Exterior boards, spine, page edges, and full dust jacket condition should be reviewed in the complete photo set. Description: First edition, first printing of Noel by Tony Johnston, with art by Cheng-Khee Chee and published by Carolrhoda Books, Inc. in Minneapolis. Illustrated Christmas hardcover with fine dust jacket. This copy is personally inscribed to Donna and Greg and signed by illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee, dated 6/27/03. From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible. FROM THE HOUSE Holiday books have a particular kind of staying power: they return each year, gathering memory as naturally as ribbon gathers around a gift. Noel brings together Tony Johnston’s Christmas storytelling with Cheng-Khee Chee’s soft, atmospheric illustration, and this signed inscription gives the copy an added human warmth. It is a lovely seasonal volume for a Christmas library, a collector of illustrated children’s books, or a family shelf meant to be revisited year after year. ~ Maxwell