Penguin Island

by Anatole France

Translated from the French by A. W. Evans

with an Introduction by Carl Van Doren

A preface by the Author,

and Drawings by Malcolm Cameron 

Signed by Malcolm Cameron

The Limited Editions Club, New York, 1947

Members Number 100/1,500 produced

The Monthly Letter, number 191, June 1947 is also included (see photos)

The Limited Editions Club was founded in 1929 by George Macy with the intent of publishing beautifully illustrated and designed classic literature for a limited number of subscribers. Much of the Club’s fame stems from its use of some of the best illustrators and artists available. Each title was uniquely designed with individualized paper, cover materials, and most books are numbered and signed by the Illustrator.

Planned by Joseph Blumenthal

Printed in Gravure by The Photogravure & Color Company

Printed by the Aldus Printers

Frosty-looking binding is quarter white calfskin gold-stamped on the spine with the title and a penguin design; the light blue silk sides are decorated with a white "penguin pattern" (see photos)

Book measures at 10 5/8" high x 7 1/2" wide, 324 pages 

Considering the age, the Book is in Very Good Condition, with some sun fading/blemishes on the spine (see photos)

Considering the age, the Slipcase is in Very Good condition, with mild scoffing (see photos)

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