A Journey to the Far Canine Range ..., Roy De Forest, SIGNED w/Artist's Sketch, Near Fine

De Forest, Roy. A Journey to the Far Canine Range and the Unexplored Territory Beyond Terrier Pass (San Francisco: Bedford Arts, 1988).

English, SIGNED, First Printing, Near Fine, HC, 4to, 12" x 9 3/4," unpaginated, consists of one illustration on accordion-fold leaf with multiple panels and a few leaves in back.

ISBN: 0938491091

SIGNED, First Printing. Near Fine green cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on front and spine. Color illustration on front. Covers have moderate fading (most noticeable on front), else pristine and intact, binding tight, sharp tips. Pages (accordion-fold leaf and a few additional leaves) pristine and intact. Contains one color illustration on multiple panels. SIGNED by Roy De Forest on back copyright page in pencil or gray crayon which includes a sketch by De Forest: "Roy De Forest [signature], To John & Mary Tupper, [charming sketch of a dog below personalized inscription]." A fascinating book containing one illustration on one accordion-fold leaf by Roy De Forest (1930-2007), an American artist who is perhaps best-known for his Funk artwork. As noted by the title, the illustration depicts a panoramic scene of a "Journey to the Far Canine Range and the Unexplored Territory Beyond Terrier Pass."