JOAN OF ARC

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Original pictorial boards, in matching dustwrapper. Illustrated throughout in colour by Michael Foreman. A fine copy, the binding square and tight, the contents clean throughout and without previous owners' stamps or inscriptions. Complete with the near fine original dustwrapper that is very lightly rubbed at the extremities and a little faded at the spine. Not price-clipped (£14.99 on the lower front flap).

Inscribed by Michael Morpurgo in black ink on the half-title "For / Kay, / with thanks for laying on such / a memorable evening for everyone - / me included - / December 1 '98. / God bless! / Love, / Michael Morpurgo". An illustrated children's novel retelling the story of Joan of Arc through the dreams of a modern day teenage girl. Michael Morpurgo and Micheal Foreman, each the recipient of many prestigious awards and honours, are long standing collaborators and close friends.