The Hundred and One Dalmatians - SIGNED by the Author with wrap-around band

London: Heinemann, 1956. A first edition, first printing of 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians' by Dodie Smith published by Heinemann in 1956. A very good book without inscriptions - some spotting to the spine - scattered foxing to the prelims. In a very good (or better) unclipped and overlay priced wrapper which is incredibly bright and not heavily browned on the spine. Small stain to the spine. Some rubbing to the corners. SIGNED to an official bookplate by Smith (a little smudged) to the half-title page. Complete with the later wrap-around band noting 'The Book of Walt Disney's Film' - a lovely piece of ephemera and the first time we have seen this. A lovely copy. A classic children's novel by Dodie Smith, later adapted into a highly successful animated film by Disney. The story revolves around Pongo and Missis, two dalmatians who embark on a mission to rescue their puppies, stolen by the villainous Cruella de Vil, who plans to turn them into fur coats. With the help of numerous other animals, they must outsmart Cruella and her henchmen to save their beloved offspring. The novel, known for its delightful characters and adventurous plot, was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, and the Disney adaptation further solidified its status as a beloved classic.