American designer, illustrator, and writer of children's books (born 1929) who is best known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a picture book that has been translated into more than 62 languages and has sold more than 44 million copies. Signed book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 25th Anniversary limited edition, one of 50 artist proofs. NY: Philomel Books, 1994. Silver metallic hardcover with tipped-in original multicolored crayon sketch by Carle, 12 x 8.5, 16 pages. The affixed sketch shows the smiling insect holding a flag that reads "25," signed below in blue ink, "Eric Carle, 1994." Includes the original cardboard presentation box with interior heavy Plexiglas display case, as well as a certificate of authenticity from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. In very fine condition.
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