JANSSON, Tove. Vem Ska Trösta Knyttet? [Who Will Comfort Toffle?] [Finland: Schlidts Gebers, 1960]. 4to, [24]pp. Grey cloth spine with color pictorial boards. Color illustrations on nearly every page. Edges a tad rubbed, covers a tad soiled, else a clean, surprisingly bright copy without dust jacket as issued. With a bookplate signed by the author/artist, Tove Jansson!

 

First Finnish edition, issued the same year as the Swedish language edition – both having been published in Finland. Tove Jansson was part of the Swedish-speaking community within Finland and all her books were issued in Swedish. This title was apparently issued either simultaneously or shortly after in Finnish. A wonderful copy of the second picture book to feature her beloved Moomin characters published in the author’s home country!