Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeThe Knave of Hearts (Calla Editions)Saunders, Louise Mineola, New York: Calla Editions, 2008 Black cloth with color paste-on; 13. 5 inches tall; Printed on light cardstock. No Flaws or Blemishes but a previous owner's embossed seal on the lower edge of the front free endpage; Still Gift Quality Fine / No Dust Jacket As Issued. Illustrations by Maxfield Parrish. Louise Saunders, talented wife of legendary editor Max Perkins, teamed with one of the most popular illustrators of all time to create this unforgettable fable.Known for his beautiful coloring and humorous touch, Maxfield Parrish's work is iconic and The Knave of Hearts is his ultimate achievement.Background Information:The Knave of Hearts is a character from the 1865 book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.The Knave of Hearts is mentioned first in chapter 8, and later in chapters 11 and 12, which deal with his trial for a tart burglary in which the King of Hearts presides as judge. Alice eventually defends the Knave after the evidence becomes increasingly absurd and she is called as a witness.Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) has long been considered one of the greatest American illustrators of the 20th century and lived and worked throughout his career in Cornish Hills, New Hampshire. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 65 USD
Location: DeLand, Florida
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Saunders, Louise
Illustrator: Illustrations by Maxfield Parrish
Publisher: Calla Editions
Year Printed: 2008
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
