Quentin Blake — The Green Ship

London, Jonathan Cape, 1998. First edition. Hardback. The signed first edition of a tale of adventure, imagination and wonder over a garden wall, by the iconic children's illustrator Quentin Blake. The signed first edition of The Green Ship, a tale of joy and imagination, written and illustrated by iconic British illustrator Quentin Blake.In the publisher's original pictorial paper boards, with full-page and in-text colour illustrations throughout. Blake's signed inscription to the title leaf.Inspiring both imagination and wonder, this lovely tale follows two children who hop over the Garden Wall to find a 'green ship' with which they embark upon adventure, meeting two lovely neighbours along the way. The inaugural Children's Laureate from 1999-2001, Blake is perhaps the most renowned children's illustrator of the modern era. In the publisher's original pictorial paper boards. Externally, in excellent condition, with minimal edgewear. End papers are bright and clean. Internally, firmly bound. Blake's signature to the title leaf. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Quentin Blake. Fine .