The Polar Express 1st/2nd Edition + Unbound Proof Van Allsburg Signed 3 Book Lot

Description: The Polar Express 1st/2nd Edition Chris Van Allsburg Rare Provenance 3 Book Lot! Earliest signed inscribed copies known to exist! Plus ultra rare publishers proof copy first edition, one of only a few known to exist! The Polar Express is a 1985 children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. It was adapted as a Oscar nominated live-action motion-capture film in 2004. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. In 1986, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal for children's literature. This lot was part of a signature auction for Rare Children's Literature from Justin G. Schiller, Ltd. provenance. Iona Opie collection pedigree. It was originally a lot of two books, but we’re adding a third, which is the earliest known inscribed boom by Van Allsburg to reach the marketplace. Chris Van Allsburg. Lot includes Three copies of The Polar Express. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1985. First Edition Unbound proof copy, first edition, and second printing. First edition copy is earliest known inscribed signed copy in the marketplace. We’ve searched to find nothing inscribed and dated earlier by the author. One Presentation copy, signed and inscribed to the children's book scholar Iona Opie (second edition). The Polar Express. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1985. First printing, number 10 to 1 on the copyright page. Dust jacket present, couple of small tears, otherwise in fine condition. Earliest inscribed signed and dated copy known to exist, dated 11/9/85. Prior to this find, our second edition signed copy was believed to be the earliest known inscribed. So here in this lot you have not one but two of the earliest known signed inscribed editions by author Chris Van Allsburg. Second printing, number line 10 to 2 on the copyright page. Signed and inscribed by the author to Iona Opie, dated 12/7/85, one of the earliest known, next to the other one in this lot. To front free endpaper recto. Oblong Octavo. Unpaginated. Illustrated by the author. Publisher's pictorial silver-stamped maroon cloth; original illustrated dust jacket. Minor edgewear and soiling. Opie Collection ink stamped to front pastedown. Internally generally clean; minor foxing to front of text block. Dust jacket unclipped, small closed tear to bottom edge of front panel. Very good. The unbound proof copy is 1 of 2 that have come to market or known to exist and is the desired uncorrected proof, with finished pictures and copyright as the first edition, considered extremely rare. Winner of the 1986 Caldecott Medal. [Together with]: Unbound proof copy of the first edition. Minor edgewear. Near fine. Silvey 42. Here at Holy Grail Collectibles we focus on only the rarest items, the best of the best and most sought after collectible Comics, Disneyana cels and drawings, Art and Memorabilia. All of our items are verified authentic either from PSA, JSA, CGC, CBCS, PGX, or from the most renowned auction houses such as Heritage or RR Auction. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. I have 100% positive feedback for a reason, we've done ebay transactions in the six figure range multiple times making it a smooth process as both a buyer and a seller. Feel free to reach out with any questions or anything I can help with. No returns, no exceptions, good luck!

Price: 1750 USD

Location: Waikoloa, Hawaii

End Time: 2024-02-27T23:52:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25 USD