Gold Steps, Stone Steps

England: Harlin Quist, 1969. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good +. J.K. Lambert. Unpaginated. Quarto. [29 cm]. Lavender paper over boards. Gilt stamped spine. Light stain on front cover. Denting on top back cover. Dust jacket has small open tear on spine, 2 inch closed tear on botton of back cover and 1 inch on back cvoer upper-edge, some dark scuffing on front and back. A beautifully-illustrated story about a boy who is sent away and becomes king of an island far from his home. All pages are full-color in pastels. This unique and eye-catching story of humility will draw children into it's mystical illustrations and writing time and time again.