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Tell Me a Hero Story by Legends. Stewart, Mary (Auth); Palmer, S. M. (Illus)

by Legends. Stewart, Mary (Auth); Palmer, S. M. (Illus)

Tell Me a Hero Story by Legends.  Stewart, Mary (Auth); Palmer, S. M. (Illus)

Tell Me a Hero Story

by Legends. Stewart, Mary (Auth); Palmer, S. M. (Illus)

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New York: Fleming Revell (1916). Light blue pictorial cloth, a hint of rubbing,, spine slightly darkened else fine. A collection of stories from around the world featuring folk heroes. Duotone illustrations throughout.. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by S. M. Palmer. 8vo.
  • Bookseller E M Maurice Books, LLC, ABAA US (US)
  • Illustrator S. M. Palmer
  • Book Condition Used - Near Fine
  • Jacket Condition No Jacket
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Fleming Revell
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Size 8vo
  • Keywords Heroes, myths, Legends
  • Size 8vo
Prince Domino and "Muffles"

Prince Domino and "Muffles"

by Eaton, Seymour; Illustrated By C. Twelvetrees

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  • first
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Used - Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
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Hardcover
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€141.72

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Philadelphia: Edward Stern & Co, 1910 (1910). Green cloth with color pictorial pastedown, spine very slightly sunned, negligible abrasions to front pastedown, internally clean and bright, binding nice and square. From the author of the well-known "Roosevelt Bears" books, comes this adventure tale told in verse about a little boy, Prince Domino. He and his siamese cat, who is very smart indeed, travel to far off lands where they are helped by a little black and a little Japanese boy (the depictions of whom are slightly stereotypical). The story is enhanced by many wonderful, crisp & detailed b&w line drawings as well as seven full page color plates, the image from the cover is not repeated within. . First Edition. Near Fine. 8vo.
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Golden Goblin or The Flying Dutchman, Junior
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Golden Goblin or The Flying Dutchman, Junior

by Dunham, Curtis; Illustrated By George F. Kerr

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  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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€236.20

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Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company (1906, September). 190 pgs. Green cloth pictorially stamped in gilt, green & red; Light shelfwear and rubbing to base of spine. A beautiful copy of a scarce fantasy in the style of Baum's Oz books. Illustrated with 8 lovely color plates and 39 textual illustrations as well as fabulous color backgrounds to the text. Lovely book.. First Edition. Very Good. Large 8vo.
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€236.20
Rhyme of a Run
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Rhyme of a Run

by Harrison, Florence

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  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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€1,039.28

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London: Blackie & Sons Ltd., 1907 Green cloth pictorially stamped in green, black, red and gilt, slight cover soil, book plate and gift inscription dated 1907. An extremely scarce and marvelous book by Florence Harrison, about whom very little is known. A collection of charming rhymes by Harrison, illustrated with 22 beautiful tipped in color plates (a few ripples and small edge tears as is common with this book) as well as full page line drawings printed on green paper. This by far one of the nicest copies of the book we've had.. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by Florence Harrison. Oblong 4to.
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€1,039.28
Wee Gillis
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Wee Gillis

by Leaf, Munro

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
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  • first
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Edition
First Limited Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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€472.40

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New York: Viking Press, 1938 Rough textured cloth boards with green and gilt pastedown title label, spine slightly darkened, else fine. Original pictorial slipcase is present with some light wear to bottom panel. Signed by both Leaf and Lawson and limited to 525 copies. Story of a Scottish lad who must choose between being a highlander and a lowlander. 1939 Caldecott Honor. . Signed by Author & Illustrator. First Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by Robert Lawson. Small 4to.
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Golden Age
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Golden Age

by Grahame, Kenneth; Illustrated By Maxfield Parrish

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Condition
Used - Very Good
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No Jacket
Edition
Early Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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€127.55

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London: John Lane, 1904 Blue cloth ruled and titled in gilt with blue butterfly pattern, rubbing to extremities, light wear to spine ends, spine gilt slightly dulled, foxing to tissue guards over frontis and title page. TEG. 252 pgs + 4pgs of ads. Illustrated by Maxfield Parrish with 19 full page b&w plates (incl. title page) with captioned tissue guards. Aside from foxing early on this is a nice bright and clean copy internally.. Early Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Maxfield Parrish. Thick 8vo.
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One Two Three Four

One Two Three Four

by Humphrey, Maud (Illus); Cone, Helen Gray

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Used - Very Good
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No Jacket
Edition
First Edition
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Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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€212.58

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New York: Frederick A Stokes, 1889 Unpaginated. Illustrated boards with pale green cloth spine, some light rubbing to covers, edges & light corner wear. Interior is very clean, modest browning at page edges though not brittle. Sweet verse illustrated with 4 charming color plates from watercolors by Maud Humphrey as well as smaller monotints. Nice copy of an early Humphrey title. . First Edition. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Maud Humphrey. Small 4to.
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€212.58
Prince Domino and "Muffles"

Prince Domino and "Muffles"

by Eaton, Seymour; Illustrated By C. Twelvetrees

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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€141.72

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Philadelphia: Edward Stern & Co, 1910 (1910). Green cloth with color pictorial pastedown, spine very slightly sunned, negligible abrasions to front pastedown, internally clean and bright, binding nice and square. From the author of the well-known "Roosevelt Bears" books, comes this adventure tale told in verse about a little boy, Prince Domino. He and his siamese cat, who is very smart indeed, travel to far off lands where they are helped by a little black and a little Japanese boy (the depictions of whom are slightly stereotypical). The story is enhanced by many wonderful, crisp & detailed b&w line drawings as well as seven full page color plates, the image from the cover is not repeated within. . First Edition. Near Fine. 8vo.
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€141.72
Golden Goblin or The Flying Dutchman, Junior
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Golden Goblin or The Flying Dutchman, Junior

by Dunham, Curtis; Illustrated By George F. Kerr

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  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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€236.20

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Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company (1906, September). 190 pgs. Green cloth pictorially stamped in gilt, green & red; Light shelfwear and rubbing to base of spine. A beautiful copy of a scarce fantasy in the style of Baum's Oz books. Illustrated with 8 lovely color plates and 39 textual illustrations as well as fabulous color backgrounds to the text. Lovely book.. First Edition. Very Good. Large 8vo.
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€236.20
Golden Age
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Golden Age

by Grahame, Kenneth; Illustrated By Maxfield Parrish

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  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
Early Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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London: John Lane, 1904 Blue cloth ruled and titled in gilt with blue butterfly pattern, rubbing to extremities, light wear to spine ends, spine gilt slightly dulled, foxing to tissue guards over frontis and title page. TEG. 252 pgs + 4pgs of ads. Illustrated by Maxfield Parrish with 19 full page b&w plates (incl. title page) with captioned tissue guards. Aside from foxing early on this is a nice bright and clean copy internally.. Early Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Maxfield Parrish. Thick 8vo.
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€127.55
Munachar & Manachar: An Irish Story

Munachar & Manachar: An Irish Story

by Rockwell, Anne (Illus); Jacobs, Joseph (Auth)

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Used - Near Fine
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Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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€33.07

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New York: Thomas Y. Crowell (1970). Yellow cloth with light shelf wear; color pictorial dust jacket with light soil and age-toned. An old Irish folk tale about two leprechauns, one who does the work and the other who benefits (much to the dismay of the other). Bright and hilarious artwork accompany the equally amusing tale. Very difficult to find title.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Anne Rockwell. Oblong 4to.
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

by Engle, Joanna

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  • good
  • Paperback
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Used - Good
Jacket Condition
None Issued
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780394856438 / 0394856430
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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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Day In and Day Out (The Alice and Jerry Books, Reading Foundation Series)
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Day In and Day Out (The Alice and Jerry Books, Reading Foundation Series)

by Mabel O'Donnell; Alice Carey

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Used - Good+
Edition
First Edition
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Hardcover
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Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Evanston, Illinois: Row, Peterson and Company, n.d. [copyright 1936]. Hardcover. First Edition, no additional printings listed. First-grade reader in the Alice and Jerry basal reader educational series. Red cloth over boards with blue & yellow titles and illustration of a dog and duckling. Good+. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown, a few penciled notes. Sewn binding is straight and tight. Corners and spine ends bumped. Covers clean and bright. Not from a school or library. See photos. 156 pages with color illustrations on every page. Word list.
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Bob Son of Battle
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Bob Son of Battle

by Alfred Oliphant

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Used - Very Good+
Edition
first
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Hardcover
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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The story focuses on the rivalry between two sheepdogs and their masters, and chronicles the coming of age of a boy who is caught between them. David M'Adam, the boy, was half-orphaned by the death of his mother, and is left to the care of his father, Adam M'Adam, a sarcastic, angry alcoholic with a few redeeming qualities. M'Adam is the owner of Red Wull, a huge, violent dog who herds his sheep by brute force.
Doubleday & McClure, 1899. Hardcover. Condition: vg+. .356 pages Find copy in Dark Blue Boards . copyright Doubleday & McClure (New York), 1889. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Rare first edition original 1899 edition by Doubleday and McClure Company New York. Nice copy all on hand laid paper. Deckled edges. Bob Son of Battle by Alfred Ollivant. Copyright 1889. Some browning of pages. In a navy cloth binding. Externally sound. Some shelf wear. Pages are clean and unmarked/,
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Ronny Meets the Cadborosuarus
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Ronny Meets the Cadborosuarus

by Elmay Crow

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Used - Near Fine
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Paperback
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Crow Publishing, Victoria, 1971, 30 pages, 6.5" x 8.5", Near Fine, Comb Bound Softcover. An uncommon self published companion to "Ronny Meets The Sasquatch".
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Bedtime Stories
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Bedtime Stories

by Tenggren, Gustaf: Illustrated by

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Used
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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1978 - 16th printing- vintage Bedtime Stories - Little Red Riding Hood - book: very good - all pages are clean and unmarked - edge wear on boards good for age - pages show some toning at edges - ELEMENT: includes a little red riding hood/big bad wolf as grandma flip doll - doll is professionally sewn with intricate details
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El Principe Picenin – The Little Prince
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El Principe Picenin – The Little Prince

by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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A special copy of The Little Prince translated into the Venetian (Venetan/Veneto) language, also called dialeto del mar – the dialect of the sea. Included is the bookmark from the bookstore - Libreria Acqua Alta. Great gift for any Little Prince collector. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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The House That Jack Built
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The House That Jack Built: The Old Woman and Her Pig

by Rodney Peppe

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Like new
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Very Good
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Paperback
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Pocket sized reproduction from Pleasewell Series of the 1890s. This edition is reversible with The Old Woman and Her Pig also featured when the book is flipped over. Each story has reproduced lithographs from the original publication. No creasing, no age spots, Like New !
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Foreign Agent
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Foreign Agent

by Thor, Brad

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  • very good
  • Hardcover
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  • first
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Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781501147494 / 1501147498
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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New York: Atria Books, 2016. Signed on fep First Edition with full number line This is a limited, signed edition with an exclusive, to this edition, additional chapter. Please note what looks like a "Signed Edition" sticker on the front of dust jacket. It is not a a sticker; it is part of the design of the jacket. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 338 pages PLUS additional chapter "exclusively for Target customers." Target is US-based department store. From jacket: "Scot Harvath has exactly the skills the CIA is looking for. He's a former Navy SEAL with extensive experience in espionage. Working for a private intelligence company, he will provide the CIA, and more important, the President, with absolute deniability. But deep within the Russian Caucasus, Moscow also has its own special kind of operative... When a clandestine American operations team is ambushed near Syria, all signs point toward a dangerous informant in Brussels..." A new book, but with… Read More
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The Man Who Lost His Head
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The Man Who Lost His Head

by Claire Huchet Bishop

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Used - Very Good
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Very Good
Edition
Reprint Edition
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Hardcover
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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The Man Who Lost His Head. By Claire Huchet Bishop. Viking Press, Copyright Renewed 1970. 16th Impression thus. Exlib. VG/VG unclipped DJ. Original cover price $3.56. Wrap-around blue and white endpapers show a headless man walking past farm animals on his way to the fair to look for his head there. Pages are bright. Now protected in a mylar wrap. A fantasy illustrated by Robert McCloskey, author and illustrator of "Make Way For Ducklings". Summary: "A man wakes up to find that he has no head, so he goes looking for it." Hard title to find.
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The Elephant's Child: Just So Stories Series
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The Elephant's Child: Just So Stories Series

by Kipling, Rudyard

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Used - Very Good
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No DJ Included
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First Edition Thus
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Hardcover
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Kipling, Rudyard: The Elephant's Child, Just So Stories Series. 1942 First Edition Thus, Garden City Publishing. Beautifully illustrated by R.F. Rojankovsky. CHILDREN'S BOOK. Story Summary: "Because of his 'satiable curiosity' about what the crocodile has for dinner, the elephant's child and all elephants thereafter have long trunks." Used. VG condition/ No DJ included. Unpaged. 7 X 9 1/2
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