William Roscoe; Sarah Chamberlain (illus.)
The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast, 1977
2 3/8 x 2 in.
6 x 5.1 cm.
6 x 5.1 cm.
Watertown, MA: Anne & David Bromer
One of 150 copies. Signed by the illustrator.
2511
(24)pp., frenchfold. Illustrated with ten charming wood engravings, the text is the first English poem for children intended for sheer amusement. This is Chamberlain's first book commission and the Bromers'...
(24)pp., frenchfold. Illustrated with ten charming wood engravings, the text is the first English poem for children intended for sheer amusement. This is Chamberlain's first book commission and the Bromers' first miniature book publication. Printed on Japanese paper with type ornaments printed in green accenting the text. Fine in marbled boards with printed paper label. (2 3/8 by 2 in; 60x50mm).
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