William Steig- 1st Edition Signed Hardbound Book

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1st Edition hardbound book, "The Rejected Lovers," signed inside in ballpoint ink by William Steig. Dust jacket included. In very good condition. (1907–2003) William Steig was an American cartoonist, sculptor, and, in his later life, an illustrator and writer of children's books. Best known for the picture books Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island, and Doctor De Soto, he was also the creator of Shrek!, which inspired the film series of the same name. He was the U.S. nominee for both of the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Awards, as a children's book illustrator in 1982 and a writer in 1988.Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics if the item sells for and up.