Description: "This is the Polar Express."THE POLAR EXPRESSBy Chris Van Allsburg[2004]Signed later printing of Van Allsburg's Christmas classic, his second book to win a Caldecott Medal.Fine in very good jacket."Soon there were no more lights to be seen. We traveled through cold, dark forests where lean wolves roamed and white-tailed rabbits hid from our train as it thundered through the quiet wilderness." If not absolutely the best book about trains, certainly the best children's picture book about them. Trains: the only way to travel. THE POLAR EXPRESS takes its passengers through ice and snow, over mountains and past prowling wolves, to the heart of the North Pole. Beautifully illustrated with unforgettable panoramic views contrasting wolf-filled wilderness and the warm lights of home. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, [2004]. 9'' x 11.25''. Original silver-stamped maroon cloth. In original unclipped ($17.95) pictorial dust jacket with gold Caldecott Medal seal. Mauve endpapers. Illustrated in color throughout. Unpaginated. Signed by Van Allsburg on title page. 1'' tear in middle of jacket spine, else clean and bright. 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: 33 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Van Allsburg, Chris
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Year Printed: 2004
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
