Witch Hazel (SIGNED)

Schertle, Alice; Margot Tomes (Illustrations). Witch Hazel (SIGNED). New York: Harper Collins, 1991. First edition. Inscribed on free front endpaper “For Ali – A witch, a wildwind, and a pumpkin moon from Alice Schertle 1/92.” Oblong Quarto. Unpaginated. Original illustrated dustjacket over cream half-cloth and green paper-covered boards, gilt lettering on spine. Orange endpapers. In this beautiful story, the Los Angeles born author Alice Schertle reminds us that the only keys we need to unlock the mysteries of nature are an open mind and a tender heart. Margot Tomes with her subtle, endearing illustration perfectly captures the spirit of this story. DJ with 3/4 inch closed tear on front cover near spine and rubbed. DJ in overall good, binding and interior in very good to near fine condition. g to near fine. Hardcover. (39809) $60