Signed book: Norman Rockwell: Illustrator. First edition. NY: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 12, 208 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Judy Banks, best wishes, sincerely, Norman Rockwell,” adding an adorable sketch of Pitter the dog smoking a pipe. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG. Rust cloth-covered boards; edges worn, with bumps at corners and spinehead; spine very slightly sunned; moderate foxing (mostly to exterior, but with some scattered spots throughout); light soiling; slightly shaken. Dust jacket has small tears and creases to edges (almost exclusively at corners and spine-ends); light rubbing and soiling; slight yellowing/discoloration; clipped corners. Quite a rare example picturing the dog smoking a pipe, instead of the usual can tied to his tail, and the first of its kind we have encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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