Description: Signed Proof In Variant JacketGalley Proof for JUST A DREAMBy Chris Van Allsburg1990Signed galley proof of Van Allsburg's dystopian children's book, with ephemeral one-sheet synopsis - in an early version of the dust jacket that was changed prior to publication.Very good plus. This fantastic early proof of Chris Van Allsburg's JUST A DREAM demonstrates that just because parts of a book have been printed, they aren't set in stone. In the final version of DREAM, little Walter and his bed are perched in a tree instead of awash in a sea of trash, as in the proof jacket. And clearly, additional editorial work was going on behind the scenes as this proof was released - it only contains seven of the illustrations that would appear in the final publication, with an ephemeral plot summary in place of pages containing text. A fascinating example of a midpoint on the way to a finished book. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990. 11.25'' x 8.5''. Original self-wrappers, saddle-stapled. Original unclipped (no price) color pictorial dust jacket. [16] pages. Signed by Van Allsburg to title page, dated 1996. Mechanically reproduced single sheet synopsis loosely laid in. Jacket with mild edgewear, a couple shallow creases. Textblock with a hint of soil. Sound. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 550 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Van Allsburg, Chris
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Year Printed: 1990
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
