$74.99
Michael Hague signed ("To Matthew, Michael Hague") and sketched a dragon in this copy of The Book of Dragons, a selection of classic dragon tales which he illustrated; seventeen dragon tales are included by eminent authors such as Tolkien, Lewis and Grahame (among others).
Using Vialibri (a market aggregator of books, like Priceline for travel), you'll find that other examples of Hague's dragon work, with an original illustration are being offered for over $200 (A and F McIlreavy Buderim Rare Books)! Signed editions, without an illustration, typically sell for $50.
About the illustrator -
“Michael Hague (born September 8, 1948) is an American illustrator, primarily of children's fantasy books. Among the books he has illustrated classics such as The Wind in the Willows, The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit and the stories of Hans Christian Andersen. He is known for the intricate and realistic detail he brings to his work, and the rich colors he chooses. Hague trained at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. He lists his influences as the comics series Prince Valiant and the works of Disney, Japanese printmakers Hiroshige and Hokusai, and turn of the 20th century illustrators Arthur Rackham, W. Heath Robinson, N. C. Wyeth and Howard Pyle.” - Wikipedia
Physical Attributes -
Measures approx. 26 x 21 x 1.5 cm. Cloth hardcover with a dustcover. Illustrated.
Signed, with an ink illustration.
Pages - 146 pages
"Reinforced Trade Edition" - presumably a sturdier edition, meant for libraries, etc.
Condition -
See pictures. Dustjacket has some light wear, with a little bit of edge creasing (light). Ticket of Hicklebee's San Jose on the turn in of the dust jacket. Very light, if any, wear within.