The Turtle and the Dove written and illustrated by Don Freeman, 1964 The Viking Press FIRST EDITION. Hardback book with dust jacket. SIGNED BOLDLY ""To David & Brad from Aunt Mary and Don Freeman"" with a charming illustration of a turtle and dove in color! This large illustrations measures 6 1/2"" x 5"". The NEAR FINE book is sharp, tight, crisp and clean with no tears, no folds, and no writing (penciled price has been erased). The very good price-clipped jacket has a 1 1/4"" tear and a few other tiny chips/tears .It is protected under a fresh mylar cover. This is a very unique copy, FIRST EDITION 1964 The Viking Press.