published 1974; "with a preface by THE PRINCE OF THE NETHERLANDS"; Reynal and Company publishers, New York; hardbound in blue and red boards; very good condition with unmarked pages; dust jacket very good with minor edge wear.
 
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A lion searches for the blue Brazilian butterfly he loves and is rewarded for his faithfulness.  From dust flap: "Lion and Blue is a magic work that recognizes no age, no time, no limits but those of the imagination.  It is a breathtakingly illustrated allegory of love, featuring a lion and a Brazilian butterfly named Blue.  It is fantasy, reality, for adults and children - a completely unique book that will touch everyone fortunate enough to experience it."