FIRST EDITION OF ERIC CARLE'S A VERY LONG TRAIN, SIGNED BY HIM
CARLE, Eric. A Very Long Train. A Folding Book. New York: Thomas Crowell, [1972]. Oblong octavo, original stiff board folded accordion-style, original acetate sleeve. $1800.
First edition of this colorful folding book, with illustrations by Carle on one side creating one long image when fully unfolded, signed by him next to the locomotive in the first panel.
"A colorful train full of lively animals, birds, and other interesting creatures also contains a small child's first adventures in counting and reading. This ingeniously designed book grows with the child." With text on the verso leaves identifying the animals and how many of them are pictured. Original price sticker.
Text leaves with a bit of foxing near folds, illustrations with only mildest soiling to a few leaves. A charming work, rare signed by Carle.