New York: the Viking Press, 1981. 1st Edition. Illustrated by Leonard Baskin 1st edition/1st printing. Fine. Spine ends and corners are lightly bumped from shelving. The paintings for Hosie's Zoo were prepared in watercolor and pen on pasteless board watercolor paper hand-made in England by Barcham Green. The art was then camera separated and painted in four colors. This book will delight animal fanciers, art lovers, and aficionados of the childlike and playful. The watercolors depict the familiar as well as the exotic beast - infusing each with its unique spirit, from book & dj. A beautiful book! The dust jacket is price intact, clean and bright; it is illustrated with a giraffe on the front panel. It has some light edgewear/chipping and a few small edge tears that are internally mended. Color Illustrations; 11 1/2" x 7 1/2". F/F.