The False Flamingoes. by STEADMAN, Ralph

London, Dennis Dobson, 1968.. FIRST EDITION 1968, 4to, 290 x 207 mm, 11½ x 8¼ inches, orange boards, no pagination. Brilliant exciting coloured illustration throughout, double and single page. A charming witty story about a lady stork who is obsessed with the desire to be a flamingo but finds that the grass is not really greener on the other side. Top corner of upper cover slightly bumped, tiny bumps to the other corners and to tail of spine, 5 mm (¼") slightly faded at tail. Contents very nice, no inscriptions. Very good plus in very good DUSTWRAPPER (dw: price blocked out on front flap as on most copies, 5 mm (¼") chips at head and tail of spine, tiny chips to corners, 2 closed edge tears, maximum 25 mm (1"), just slightly rubbed on folds). MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE. FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.

London: Dennis Dobson Limited, 1968. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Steadman, Ralph . First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean and white. Feels unread. Fine condition. Jacket some minor crimping to edges. As is usual with this title the price has been black block overprinted. Overall a fine copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A superb example of this collectible early Steadman first edition first printing title. Charming story written by Damjan and illustrated by Ralph Steadman, looks superb in archival cover.