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Assortment of Books Illustrated by Charley Harper

Item Details

An assortment of books with illustrations by Cincinnati artist Charley Harper (1922-2007). This lot includes a children’s book by Harper, ABC’s (AMMO Books, 2008); The Giant Golden Book of Biology: An Introduction to the Science of Life by Gerald Ames and Rose Wyler (New York: Golden Press, 1961); a newer retrospective, Harper Ever After: The Early Work of Charley and Edie Harper with an essay by Sara Caswell-Pearce and an introduction and commentary by Brett Harper (Pomegranate Press, 2015); and a 1954 special edition of Moonbeams the magazine of Proctor and Gamble with ‘design and special drawings by Charles Harper.’

Condition

- The Giant Golden Book of Biology has an aftermarket non-stick plastic wrap on it which is coming apart at the edges.
- All three books show light head, tail, and corner wear.

Dimensions

10.25" W x 13.0" H x 2.0" D

The listed measurements are of all books grouped together.

Item #

16CIN001-164

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