Description: An extremely rare find-Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People’s Ears. A West African Tale retold by Verna Aardema. Hand signed (inscribed) by author: Verna Aardema on the title page, “Dear Douggie Campbell, Mosquito says; If you want him to hear, Speak in his ear. - Gola” - Verna Aardema 1993. First edition, later printing. Hard back book with dust jacket in excellent condition. Tight binding, no lean, and completely unmarked pages (except for the inscription). Brightly colored illustrations and clean, crisp pages. Dust jacket is unclipped with original price of $15. Stiff, illustrated boards with white pastedown and free papers. Published by Dial Books for Young Readers in 1975. Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon. Unpaginated, measures 10.25 x 10.25 x .25” Weighs approximately 1.5 pounds CALDECOTT AWARD winner in 1976. Also NYT Outstanding Book of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and American Library Association Notable Children’s Medal. Ships quickly from a non smoking pet free facility in South Carolina. Media mail or priority with insurance (suggested). Book will be carefully wrapped in clean paper, then bubble wrap, and placed in a sturdy box. Satisfaction guaranteed - please see our feedback. Book was obtained from a long-time contact in a distinguished book store. If buyer has the slightest reservation about the authenticity of the signature, we will offer a full refund AND pay for return shipping. We have been selling rare and authentic signed books for 20 years with not one single complaint. We know you will be pleased with this book. Thank you. COMMUNITY BOOKS: Selling rare, autographed, and antiquarian books since 2004
Price: 74 USD
Location: Seneca, South Carolina
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Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
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 or replacement (buyer's choice)
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Hong Kong
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1975
Language: English
Illustrator: Leo and Diane Dillon
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Hand Signed (Inscribed) by Aardema
Author: Verna Aardema
Region: Africa
Personalized: Yes
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: China