Books

Tudor, Tasha. PUMPKIN MOONSHINE. New York: Oxford University Press, (1938). First edition, first printing. 32mo - 4" x 4-3/4". Blue polka dot printed cloth covers in wonderful condition. Pictorial endpapers and title page. [44]pp. 17 full page color illustrations, vignettes in the text, large color initials at the head of each text page, calligraphic text all written and illustrated by Tudor and in wonderful condition. Front pastedown ownership panel neatly inscribed with owner's name and dated Halloween 1943. Scarce priced dust wrapper in bright, clean and fresh condition with two short (3/16") closed tears at the lower rear panel. The condition of the book is FINE. The condition of the dust wrapper is NEAR FINE. Most likely the best copy to be found. Rare.

Pumpkin Moonshine is a delightful children’s book that tells the story of Sylvie Ann and her adventure in finding and carving a pumpkin (a pumpkin moonshine) for Halloween. Despite the simplicity of the tale, the book captures the essence of the holiday and childhood excitement, all beautifully illustrated by the author.