Michael Morpurgo — This Morning I Met a Whale
London, Walker Books Ltd, 2008. First edition. Hardback. A first edition of this illustrated work by Michael Morpurgo, signed by the author. First edition. Signed by the author. Illustrated throughout. The story of a young boy's relationship with a whale that swam up the River Thames, in a powerful plea to save the environment. Written by Michael Morpurgo, an English author, poet, playwright, and librettist who is known best for children's novels such as War Horse. Illustrated by Christian Birmingham, a British illustrator and artist. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper also excellent with light shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: Christian Birmingham. Near Fine/Near Fine.
