Tove Jansson - Pappan Och Havet (Moominpapa At Sea) - Hardcover Signed

Published in Helsinki by Schildts, 5th edition. Hardcover, laminated pictorial boards (no dustwrapper issued), pp. 202, illustrated throughout by the author. Printed in the original Swedish language.

Beautifully signed by Tove Jansson at the half-title, with characteristic soft-coloured highlighting to the signature.

Moominpapa at Sea is is widely regarded as a deeply personal work, exploring themes of isolation, identity, and the artist’s inner life. Like Moominvalley in November, it almost feels more orientated towards adults than younger readers. Signed copies are scarce and consistently sought after.

Condition: Minor bump to the foot of the spine; otherwise a Fine, clean copy, appearing unread.