Signed First Edition Eric Carle The Very lonely Firefly Hard Cover With Dust Jacket Rare

Very rare copy of the first impression hardcover copy of the Very Lonely Firefly. Slight damage on the bottom of spine/ dust cover. Potential to light up by replacing the battery on the back. Current similar listing on EBay for $1248 through Rare Book Sellers. Eric Carle signed this copy when I met him in downtown Rochester, Michigan at the children’s book store called halfway down the stairs. Copyright 1995