The Happy Moomins
Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1952. Illustrated by Tove Jansson. First American edition, first printing. Publisher's blue cloth, titled in gilt. Lacking dust jacket. Black pencil erasure ffep, spine-sunned, boards lightly sunned with some shallow scuffing, overall a near fine copy. Internally clean and tight. Lacking dust jacket. Item #235925
MOOMINS, HOBGOBLINS, AND MAGICAL HATS
Tove Jansson’s The Happy Moomins—the English‑language debut of Finn Family Moomintroll—invites readers into an enchanting adventure sparked by a magical hat granting wishes. Originally published in 1948, this third Moomin tale captures the whimsy, warmth, and curiosity that define the Moominvalley. As a keystone in the early global Moomin phenomenon, The Happy Moomins remains a timeless celebration of community, imagination, and the subtle magic of everyday life. Already a literary force, Jansson’s stature as a visual artist would later be affirmed by her hauntingly original 1962 illustrations for Tolkien’s The Hobbit, underscoring her dual mastery of line and language. The Happy Moomins remains a touchstone of 20th-century children's literature and illustration.
Price: $250.00