Janet Charters — The General

Surrey, Templar, 2010 . Hardback. A very scarce signed copy of the anniversary edition of this charming children's work by Janet Charters, illustrated by Michael Foreman. A very scarce signed copy.Signed by both the author and the illustrator to the title page.The anniversary edition, created to celebrate 50 years after the first was published in 1961.In the publisher's original decorative hardback binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper, with a 'signed copy' wrap around band.A work by Janet Charters, a British author known for her work in children"s literature. Illustrated by Michael Foreman, a British author and illustrator, one of the best-known and most prolific creators of children's books.A charming story about a general who falls off his horse, discovers the beauty of flowers and nature, and vows to change the world around him by bringing peace. In the publisher's original decorative hardback binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper, with a 'signed copy' wrap around band. Externally, excellent. Dust wrapper is very smart, with the odd very faint marks to the front. Wrap around band is creased. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Michael Foreman. Fine/Near Fine.