JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE & BEN

By Lane Smith
(2006)

Signed first printing of this collection of stories about the shenanigans of the Founding Fathers when they were but "five little lads," with original drawing by Lane Smith.

Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

Lane Smith's charmingly peculiar artistic style has graced publications from children's literature to periodicals, and even the covers of punk rock albums. His children's book illustrations have earned him numerous accolades, including two Caldecott Medals and five New York Times' Best Illustrated Book awards, as well as the adoration of numerous slightly off-center kids.

New York: Hyperion Books, (2006). 10.5'' x 8.5''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($16.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. Unpaginated. Signed by Smith to verso of title page, with original drawing of George Washington. Jacket with a hint of edgewear. Binding with a tiny bump to lower edge of rear board. Bright.

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