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Finland: Self-published, 1943. No Binding. Fine. An attractive and early etching by Tuulikki Pietilä. One a few images which were originally submitted by the artist as possible illustrations for the novel, Me Emme Lannistu (1943), by Finnish author Viena Korhonen. Signed in pencil, lower right and to the lower left the artist has written "Me emme lannistu" also in pencil. This inscription is extremely significant as it suggests the possibility that this may be one of the original images submitted by the artist. The copy held by the National Gallery of Finland, e.g. is a larger edition and titled "Partisaani" with no such reference to the book (although the origins of the piece are acknowledged in the catalogue). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 17 x 30 cm approx. Image size, 11.5 x 13.5 cm. There is a small chip to the frame top left corner and a few smaller marks around the edging. Not examined under glass, the etching itself appears to be in Fine condition. A quite fascinating and… Leer más

Finland: Self-published, 1969. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. An attractive woodcut by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009), Finland's most influential graphic artist of the 20th Century. An open edition, Hand-signed/dated in pencil in 1969 by the artist (lower right). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 17.25 x 14 inches approx (44cm x 35.5cm approx). Image measures 10 x 7.5 inches approx (25.5cm x 19cm approx). The print appears to be in Fine condition, not examined under frame. The frame has minor rubs at the corners but is otherwise in nice condition.

Finland: Self-published, 1945. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. An attractive and early, small drypoint by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009), Finland's most influential graphic artist of the 20th Century. Numbered 2/10 (lower left) and hand-signed/dated in pencil in 1945 by the artist (middle to lower right). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 24cm x 28cm approx. Image measures 5 cm x 9 cm approx. The image is titled Rampa Lapsi which means "disabled child" or similar in English. The print appears to be in VG to Fine condition, not examined under frame. There is a tiny blue mark, possibly an ink-spot, to the mat. Original backing with label to verso. The frame is a simple wooden one with a small chip right edge near top and a few other minor marks, condition commensurate with age - likely to be the original.

Finland: Self-published, 1961. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. A stunning colour lithograph by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009), Finland's most influential graphic artist of the 20th Century. Numbered 11/29 (lower left) and hand-signed/dated in pencil by the artist (lower right). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 26.5" x 20.5" approx. Image measures 18" x 12.5" approx. Appears to be in Fine condition.

Helsinki: Schildts, 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Jansson, Tove. Printed in the Swedish language. A lovely copy of this very hard-to-find selection of Tove Jansson's illustrations, caricatures and cartoons for the celebrated Finnish satirical magazine GARM. By 1946 Tove Jansson had become the journal's chief illustrator, having been a contributor since her teenage years. Commentary for the illustrations is provided by Erik Kruskopf. pp. 159, including several full-page colour plates. The book and dustjacket are in exceptionally Fine condition. A rare item, much more difficult to find than original issues of Garm itself!

Stockholm: Albert Bonniers, 1959. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Good. First thus, the Swedish edition with new illustrations by Tove Jansson. Printed in the Swedish language. Printed, illustrated wrappers, pp. 51, edges untrimmed. A Good condition copy of this lovely edition. Notiecable tanning around the margins of the wrappers front and rear (the contents are not affected. A couple of small stains to the lower wrapper. Corners creased and some impact damage to the front wrapper near the crown. Contents clean, free from foxing or previous ownership markings. Not in the best condition but still a decent copy and beautifully illustrated by the author of The Moomins.

Helsinki: Schildts, 1974. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First Printing, the true first edition of Tove Jansson's first full-length novel for adults. Publshed in Helsinki by Schildts, the author's Swedish-language publisher in her native Finland. Set in a Florida retirement centre, Solstaden is, in the author's own words, "a book about what it's like to get old and I have described the love of two very young and beautiful people in the city of the elderly.". Hardcover in dustjacket, pp.171. The dustjacket illustration by the author. Printed in the Swedish language. A Fine, tight, square copy, appears unread. The dustjacket has minor rubbing/wear to the extremities otherwise VG. SIGNED in black ink at the title page by the author, extremely rare thus.

Helsinki: Schildts, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Published in Helsinki by Schildts, Tove Jansson's publisher in her native Finland, the original first printing of the book by which she is arguably best-known nowadays. Printed in the Swedish language. Of legendary scarcity and in superb condition. In the publisher's 1/4 cloth with marble-effect boards, pp. 119 (120), the binding is firm and square, corners sharp. The block remains fresh and white and is free from previous owner names, finger-marking etc. A Fine example. The dustjacket is in VG shape without loss. A small nick to the top edge of the rear panel, minor shelf-wear along the top edge. Fixed to the title-page a beautiful example of the author's hand-signed autograph in green ink. A spectacular copy of this classic work.

Gebers, 1957. 3rd Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. Printed in the Swedish language. A very pretty example of the third (Swedish) edition of the Moomins book, Trollkarlen's Hatt, 1957. Published in English as Finn Family Moomintroll, this particular title remains the most enduringly popular and sought-after title in the series. Printed by Jacob Simelii of Helsinki. Original pictorial boards with (just about) 1/4 cloth, pp. 163, illustrated by the author with vignettes and including the map at the title. Price in Swedish kroner at the lower cover.The boards are bright and clean, corners lightly bumped/rubbed. Binding firm and square. The block is fresh, free from owner names and scribbles etc. At page 76 there are two tiny marks/stains at the inner margin and there is a tiny spot at the rear endpaper. Otherwise very clean. An attractive copy and signed in blue ink directly to the front endpaper by Tove Jansson.

Finland: Self-published, 1947. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. An attractive and early, small drypoint by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009), Finland's most influential graphic artist of the 20th Century. Numbered 3/15 (lower left) and hand-signed/dated in pencil in 1947 by the artist (middle to lower right). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 24cm x 28cm approx. Image measures 6 cm x 9 cm approx. "Merimies Tolvanin" translates as "Sailor from Tolvanen". The print appears to be in VG to Fine condition, not examined under frame. The print appears to be in VG to Fine condition, not examined under frame. Original backing with label to verso. The frame is a simple wooden one with a noticeable chip right edge near top, a couple of other much smaller ones on the surface of the edges and a few other minor marks, condition commensurate with age - likely to be the original.

Stockholm: Raben & Sjorgen, 1959. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Fair/Fair. Jansson, Tove. Printed in the Swedish language. Original card wrappers in dustjacket. Something of a rarity, this book about Swedish literature of the1950's features a cover illustration by Tove Jansson, including a small Moomins-like figure. The book itself is a reading copy only with previous-owner ink underlining in the text. Owner-name and date to half-title.The dustjacket, which duplicates the cover illustration is chipped and soiled around the edges but the front cover is clean and bright. Absolutely for the Tove Jansson completist only but a fun and rare item.