Signed 50th Anniversary Printing of "Make Way for Ducklings" with its promotional band

McCloskey, Robert. Make Way for Ducklings (50th Anniversary printing signed by McCloskey on a bookplate and with the “Celebrating 50 years” promotional band). New York: Viking Press, 1941/[1991]. Caldecott Award Winner, 1942. ISBN: 0-670-45149-5 A Fine copy of this collectible edition of McCloskey’s most popular work in a Fine dust jacket that has been protected for some time in a heavy Brodart sleeve. A “With best wishes from the author” bookplate, signed by McCloskey, is pasted in the middle of the half-title page. In addition, this copy retains the rarely-seen “Celebrating 50 Years | 1941-1991” promotional band laid over the dust jacket. The book is quarter-bound in brown cloth on the spine with green paper covering the boards. The title is in bright gilt on the spine and in a matching brown color along with an illustration of Mrs. Mallard and the ducklings on the front cover. The book is in Fine condition. The corners are sharp and the book shows no wear. Text block is tight, brigh