The Trapp Family Book Signed By Author to Rupert Von Trapp!!!! by Hans Wilhelm; Wilhelm, Hans [Illustrator] - 1987

William Heinemann Ltd, 1987. Hardcover. Very Good. Hans Wilhelm. Great Piece as this book is Signed By The Author with a drawing and Signed to Rupert Von Trapp, who was the oldest child in The Sound of Music, played as "Friedrich" in the movie. Rupert became a Physician Doctor and died in 1992 at the age of 80. This book is inscribed to Rupert and his wife Janice, who died in 1996. This book also includes the seal on the title page of "RVT Library of Rupert Von Trapp, M.D.". Quite a collectible, as the Author/Artist also drew a picture of a bird with his inscription to the Von Trapps. Large Hardback of 88 pages is in Very Good condition with a tight binding and clean crisp pages. No writing or marks other than the stated inscription, drawing, and seal. Outside hardback covers are nice with some minor corner wear. REMEMBER THIS WAS OWNED BY THE OLDEST SON OF THE VON TRAPP FAMILY SINGERS OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC FAME! We all know "The Sound of Music". Here in pictures, words, and songs and based on Hans Wilhelm's own research is an affectionate retelling of their amazing but true story: how the young novice Maria won the hearts of the Baron von Trapp and his seven children and taught them all to sing, how the family choir became famous, how they escaped from Nazi-occupied Austria and made a new life for themselves in the United States. It is a story of timeless appeal, freshly told and illustrated with delightfully humorous and warm-hearted pictures, and accompanied by 15 songs. A big and beautiful picture book for the whole family to enjoy. Nice Collectible or gift!