First Edition Gnomes Hardcover Wil Huygen/ Rien Poortvliet 1977 English version

First Edition Gnomes Hardcover Wil Huygen/ Rien Poortvliet 1977 (English version). Has been safely stowed away for decades, please note it does not have the original dust jacket. Very good vintage condition and happily comes with the ‘vintage book smell’ (I love it!). Gorgeous artistry within the pages Wil Huygen was born in Amersfoort, Holland, in 1923, the seventh of ten children. A physician, children’s author, and oil painter, he lived in Holland with his wife until his death in 2009 at 86 years old. Huygen has five grown children of his own. Rien Poortvliet, born in 1932, was a Dutch artist and illustrator best known for his drawings of animals.Wil Huygen was born in Amersfoort, Holland, in 1923, the seventh of ten children. A physician, children’s author, and oil painter, he lived in Holland with his wife until his death in 2009 at 86 years old. Huygen has five grown children of his own. Rien Poortvliet, born in 1932, was a Dutch artist and illustrator best known for his drawings of animals. Please Note: Exact and accurate colour of item may vary due to lighting sources or different devices settings. I’ve used no editing to reflect the book. New to Poshmark? Use invite code JAZZELLARAY when registering your account to get a $15 credit toward your first purchase!