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THE ARK

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. Rien Poortvliet Ilustrador. 1st Edition. This rare copy is in as new, unmarked condition bound in faux calf buckram covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, and blind artist's signature to the upper board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This very large illustrated book measures 31 cms wide by 40 cms tall and weighs in at 2.75 Kgs so shipping will need to be quoted. Rien Poortvliet ( 7 August 1932 - 15 September 1995) was a Dutch artist and illustrator. Born in Schiedam, Poortvliet was best known for his drawings of animals and for "Gnomes", a famous series of illustrated books with text by Wil Huygen. His books have been translated into English, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Italian and other languages. The Rien Poortvliet Museum is on the island of Tiengemeten in The Netherlands. Based on the story of Noah's Ark he explores the amazing variety of the animal world. The animals can sense the impending disater of the flood, while Noah and his family are ridiculed as they build their ark. This book is both a feast for the eye and a stimulus to thought and action There are 240 pages of superb illustration in oils, watercolour, pencil and crayon. A beautiful and rare book. Ref YYY 1. Nº de ref. del artículo: 032737

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