One of her co-workers said, ‘Who are you, little girl?’ Thompson replied, ‘I am Eloise. In a high, childish voice that she had never used before, she made her apology. "At rehearsals of her act with the Williams Brothers, Thompson (who was a professional singer) prized punctuality. I am six", So begins the start of the famed first book by Kay Thompson's "Eloise". Inscribed by the author, “For my dear Paul- from/ Eloise herself and The Author” and also signed by the illustrator, “and Hilary Knight in 2007.” A very sharp example, rare signed and inscribed by both Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight. Light toning, else near fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with a small closed tear to the rear panel. Slim quarto, original illustrated white cloth. Item Number: 2795įirst edition of the author’s first book.
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