{"product_id":"noel-signed-first-edition-illustrated-by-cheng-khee-chee-fine-condition","title":"Noel by Tony Johnston 1st Edition Signed Cheng-Khee Chee Christmas Hardcover Fine DJ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA first edition, first printing of \u003cem\u003eNoel\u003c\/em\u003e by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee and published by Carolrhoda Books. This illustrated Christmas hardcover is signed and inscribed by artist Cheng-Khee Chee on the red front endpaper, with a personal inscription dated 6\/27\/03. With its holiday subject, fine dust jacket presentation, and artist inscription, this copy offers strong seasonal, collectible, and giftable appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tony Johnston\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheng-Khee Chee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carolrhoda Books, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minneapolis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated from available image\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present; described as fine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN, if applicable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated by Cheng-Khee Chee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inscribed to Donna and Greg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed and inscribed by illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition, first printing; signed and inscribed by illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee; dated 6\/27\/03; illustrated Christmas hardcover; fine dust jacket; published by Carolrhoda Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition and first printing stated by seller. Title page identifies Tony Johnston as author, Cheng-Khee Chee as artist, and Carolrhoda Books, Inc. as publisher. The inscription appears to read: “To Donna and Greg — Best wishes and appreciation for your friendship,” signed by Cheng-Khee Chee and dated 6\/27\/03. Copyright page and number line are not shown in the provided images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket present and described as fine. Title page and inscription page appear clean from the available images. The red front endpaper contains a personal inscription to Donna and Greg, signed by Cheng-Khee Chee and dated 6\/27\/03. No major interior staining, tearing, or heavy wear is observed in the provided images. Exterior boards, spine, page edges, and full dust jacket condition should be reviewed in the complete photo set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition, first printing of \u003cem\u003eNoel\u003c\/em\u003e by Tony Johnston, with art by Cheng-Khee Chee and published by Carolrhoda Books, Inc. in Minneapolis. Illustrated Christmas hardcover with fine dust jacket. This copy is personally inscribed to Donna and Greg and signed by illustrator Cheng-Khee Chee, dated 6\/27\/03.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoliday books have a particular kind of staying power: they return each year, gathering memory as naturally as ribbon gathers around a gift. \u003cem\u003eNoel\u003c\/em\u003e brings together Tony Johnston’s Christmas storytelling with Cheng-Khee Chee’s soft, atmospheric illustration, and this signed inscription gives the copy an added human warmth. It is a lovely seasonal volume for a Christmas library, a collector of illustrated children’s books, or a family shelf meant to be revisited year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Genevieve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46607873933506,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00064-LOC","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Noel7.png?v=1771457839","url":"https:\/\/checkout.thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/noel-signed-first-edition-illustrated-by-cheng-khee-chee-fine-condition","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}