BUEHNER, Mark. The Escape of Marvin the Ape. by Caralyn and Mark Buehner. NY: Dial Books for Young Readers [1992]. Oblong 8vo, [32]pp. Color pictorial boards. Blue endpapers; color illustrations on every page. A fine copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (light edgewear). Signed by the author/artist, Mark Beuhner with a small drawing of Marvin!

First edition. “It was feeding time at the zoo, and while the zookeeper isn’t looking, Marvin slipped out!” The adventure begins for Marvin the Ape, who escapes the zoo to begin a new life in the city. A perennial favorite!