R. A. Brandt — The Man with the Red Umbrella

London, Peter Lunn, 1946 . First edition. Cloth. A charming children's tale written and illustrated by R. A. Brandt, the first edition, with the vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. The first edition. Scarce work, particularly in the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. A delightfully mysterious children's tale, written and illustrated by Rolf A. Brandt. This intriguing tale surrounds the character of Mr. Blooming, also known as "the man with the red umbrella". Due to some unforeseen - and highly exciting - circumstances, two children named Peter and Susan must come to Mr. Blooming's assistance, with the help of a squirrel and a mouse, of course. Wonderfully illustrated by the author with striking monochrome drawings. Bound in the publisher's yellow cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is exceptionally bright, with minor bumping and a little discolouration to the extremities. Ink inscription to front paste down. Dust wrapper is excellent, with light edge wear and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: R. A. Brandt. Near Fine/Near Fine.