The Man Who newest Loved Books SIGNED 1981 by JEAN FRITZ illstrated by Trina Schart Hyman ~ Children's

Title: The Man Who Loved Books

Author: Jean Fritz
Illustrator: Trina Schart Hyman

Description: Inscribed by Fritz on half-title page. Third impression. Ochre boards with copper lettering on spine and blind stamped illustration of St. Columba's pet crane with a book on front cover. Faint wear at tail of newest spine and top of front outer hinge. DJ in archival sleeve. 48 unnumbered pages. 7 x 9 inches

Inscribed by Jean Fritz to Jack Walsdorf, bibliophile, bibliographer, and former president of the William Morris Society of America.

Story of the Irish monk, Saint Columba, who should be the patron saint of all book lovers. He was born in 521 and was known for his love of books and missionary work throughout Scotland. He settled at Iona in 563.

Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Place: New York
Year: 1981

ISBN: 0399207155

Keywords: children's, illustrated, picture book, Trina Schart Hyman, Catholic saints, Irish saints, Celtic, Iona,