The Snowman. London: Hamish Hamiton, 1978. First Edition. Pictorial glazed paper boards. A nice bright copy.

A classic wordless picture book by British illustrator Raymond Briggs, The Snowman tells the enchanting story of a young boy who builds a snowman that magically comes to life. Through a series of beautifully rendered, soft pastel illustrations, the book captures the wonder of childhood imagination and the fleeting nature of winter magic.

The first edition, published by Hamish Hamilton in 1978, introduced what would become one of the most beloved modern children’s tales, later adapted into the iconic 1982 animated film.