Beloved Book, Signed by Author with Drawing

New York: Candlewick Press, 1996. Early reprint.

Inscribed to “Bean”, signed and dated by author McBratney, signed by illustrator Jeram and with an original drawing by her titled “Jumping Bean”.

A publishing phenomenon from the start, as of its 25th anniversary in 2019, the book had sold more than 43 million copies worldwide in 57 languages.

A near fine copy in like dust wrapper.

Signed copies are scarce indeed and especially desirable with the original drawing.