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KNAPPERT Jan.
Pacific Mythology. An Encyclopedia of Myth and Legend.
London: Diamond Books. 1995. "This vast area of glittering ocean holds a wealth of myths folktales proverbs religions and rituals - and not a few unanswered questions for islands set far apart have similar languages and customs while neighbouring countries have formed radically different traditions". Pp 336 slight toning to pages inkstamp to verso front cover some b/w illustrations. P/b illustrated cover. G. . London: Diamond Books. 1995. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28382
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GANTZ Jeffrey.
Tales of Cu Chulaind. Irish Heroic Myths.
Harmondsworth: Penguin. 1996. "The stories in this collection were first written down in the eighth century AD but date back to seven centuries before Christ.Told in a unique style that blends romanticism with realism and heroism with humour". 14cms x 10.5cms. Pp 86 slight toning to pages. P/b illustrated cover. VG. . Harmondsworth: Penguin. 1996. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28364
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KNAPPERT Jan.
Indian Mythology. An Encyclopedia of Myth and Legend.
London: Diamond Books. 1995. "In this comprehensive A-Z guide the myths of Hinduism are dealt with most fully as this is India's most widespread religion with the largest mythology though there are many entries relating to other religious too such as Buddhism Jainism Sikhism Ahmadiism and Sufrism". Pp 288 slight toning to pages inkstamps to verso front cover and fep some b/w illustrations. P/b minor sunning and creasing to spine illustrated cover. G. . London: Diamond Books. 1995. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28381
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TREHARNE RF. R. F.
The Glastonbury Legends.
London: Abacus 1975. "The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey are all that remain of one of the greatest monasteries of medieval England - said to be the site of the first Christian church in Britain and the burial place of both the Holy Grail and of King Arthur." Pp 134 12 b/w illustrations page edges toned ink stamp to fep. P/b ex.lib. illustrated cover. G. . London: Abacus, 1975. unknown
Bookseller reference : 11213
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ASHE Geoffrey.
All About King Arthur.
London: W.H. Allen 1969. 1st ed. The story of King Arthur fact and fiction. Pp. 158 frontis 57 b/w illustrations. Dark blue cloth gilt title to spine illustrated d/w has edge tears. VG/G. . London: W.H. Allen, 1969. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 20145
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GRAVES Robert.
The Greek Myths 2.
Harmondsworth England: Penguin 1964. "The two volumes of this book cover the Creation myths the legends of the birth and lives of the great Olympians the Theseus Oedipus and Heracles cycles the Argonaut voyage the tale of Troy and much else." Pp.412 folded map showing the sites mentioned in the text. P/b with illustrated cover. G. . Harmondsworth, England: Penguin, 1964. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21244
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MUNZ Peter.
When the Golden Bough Breaks: Structuralism or Typology
London: Routledge & Kegan Paul 1973. 1st ed. This original provocative study presents a new method of interpretation of mythology and reveals the wide-ranging implications of this universal phenomenon for many disciplines. Pp. 13/143. Black cloth d/w. VG/VG. . London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1973. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 19510
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BULFINCH Thomas.
The Age of Fable.
New York: Airmont Pub 1965. 1st ed. "Mythlology was used to inspire the younger and teach them while they are being enterained." Pp.292 pages toned. P/b spine toned. G. . New York: Airmont Pub, 1965. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16111
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GRAVES Robert.
The Greek Myths: 1.
Harmondsworth England: Penguin 1964. "In the two volumes of this book the author covers the Creation myths the legends of the birth and lives of the great Olympians the Theseus Oedipus and Heracles cycles the Argonaut voyage the tale of Troy and much else." Pp.370map of the Greek World. P/b with illustrated cover. G. . Harmondsworth, England: Penguin, 1964. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21245
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DOWRICK Stephanie.
Land of Zeus: Myths of the Greek Gods and Heroes.
London: New English Library Ltd. 1974. 1st paperback ed. Stories of the Greek Gods and Heroes.Pp. 127/1ad. Stamp to fep. Toning to pages. P/b. Illustd. cover. G. . London: New English Library Ltd., 1974. paperback
Bookseller reference : 9271
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MATARASSO PM. Translated. P. M.
The Quest of the Holy Grail.
Middlesex: Penguin Books 1971. Rep. "The Quest is in fact a renunciation of the courtly ideals of the Romances sung by the early troubadours." Pp.304 pages toned. P/b. G. . Middlesex: Penguin Books, 1971. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14700
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PRICE Simon & KEARNS Emily.
The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion.
Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2003. 1st ed. "We get closer to the truth of ancient mentalities riven by pluralism particularism and local identities. The brilliant introduction sets just the right tone of learning lightly borne: thoughtful and theoretically informed but brisk practical insightful and comprehensive". Pp 584. 3 maps. 6 genealogies. P/b. Illustrated cover. G. . Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2003. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20518
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MACKENZIE Donald A.
India: Myths & Legends.
London: The Gresham Publishing Company 1994. 1st ed. "This delightful book provides a compendium and guide to the seemingly infinite variety of stories of the Indian tradition." Pp.463 40 b/w illustrations. P/b. VG. . London: The Gresham Publishing Company, 1994. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21336
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HECKSCHER, K
Die Volkskunde des germanischen Kulturkreises. An Hand der Schriften Ernst Moritz Arndts und gleichzeitlicher wie neuerer Paralellbelege dargestellt. 2 Teile in 1 Bd.
Hamburg, M. Riegel, 1925. Gr.-8vo. 588 S., 1 Bl. OLwd. Etwas stockfl.
Bookseller reference : 1263178
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Rheinisch-westfälische Zeitschrift für Volkskunde. Bd. XVIII/IXX[!]. Mit einer Porträttafel und 5 Abb. auf Tafeln.
Bonn und Münster 1972. Gr.8° 2 Bll., 226 S. OKt. Rücken mit Lichtspur.
Bookseller reference : 31582AB
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folklore
Grandma's grandfather
<p><b>Grandma's grandfather:</b></p><p><b> English folk tales:</b></p><p><b> Book 1. Series: Fairytales that we were waiting for.</b></p><p><b>Artist R. Rode. Kiev. Publishing house "Trust". 1992. 176 pages. Illustration. Hard cover. Increased format.</b></p><p><b><i>The book contains English folk tales for children and adults about humanity kindness and nobility.</i></b></p><p><b>In Russian</b></p> Publishing house "Trust" hardcover
Bookseller reference : B157 ISBN : 5770723122 9785770723120
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Newall Venetia
An Egg at Easter
<p>Classic study of folklore. Book clean and bright all over. No d/jkt. All you need to know about the tradition of eggs at Easter. Several bright color photos. </p> Routledge & Kegan Paul hardcover
Bookseller reference : biblio657
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Garis Howard R.
Uncle Wiggily at the Seashore
<p>Rough copy early 20th century children's story collection.</p> hardcover
Bookseller reference : biblio356
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Carol Greene
Beggars Beasts and Easter Fire: Book of Saints and Heroes
Lion Children's Books 1993. Book. Illus. by Kimberley Bulcken Root. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Firmly bound and very carefully read. Both book & unclipped jacket are in excellent clean condition. No inscription or ownership markings. Notears or loss. Illustrated in colour. Lion Children's Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 029967 ISBN : 074592221X 9780745922218
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Aris Ernest Illus; Carroll Lewis; Harris Joel Chandler; Mother Goose et al...
Famous Animal Tales
Philadelphia: David McKay Circa 1935.Pictorial orange cloth covers small loss from rear spine edge spine ends worn previous owner's book plate to endpaper clean text and artwork. Contains excerpts from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Nights with Uncle Remus Grimm's Fairy Tales Mother Goose and other fairy tales. Illustrated with 8 color and 6 full page b&w drawings plus many half-page and smaller line drawings. First Edition American Issue. Very Good/No Jacket. Thick 4to. David McKay hardcover
Bookseller reference : 008071
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Grimm Brothers;
Hans in Luck
New York: Parents Magazine Press 1979. Pictorial boards a few small faint stains to cover no writing or foxing perfume odor from previous owner. A brief version of the classic fairy tale with amusing illustrations by Galdone. First Printing Thus. Near Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Illus. by Paul Galdone. 8vo. Parents Magazine Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 007780 ISBN : 0819310115 9780819310118
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Quin Harkin Janet Pseud. Of Rhys Bowen
Magic Growing Powder
New York: Parents Magazine Press 1980. Pictorial boards stained along bottom edge light shelf wear clean inside perfume odor from previous owner. A king is distraught by how short he is that he is almost duped by two men who offer him magic growing powder. It's a good thing his daughter is so smart. . 5th Printing. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. Illus. by Art Cumings. 8vo. Parents Magazine Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 007795 ISBN : 0819310379 9780819310378
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El Mahdy Christine
Mummies Myth & Magic in Ancient Egypt
New York NY: Thames & Hudson 1989. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. DJ v lt scratched else as new clean & bright. Illustrated overview of Egyptian burial customs based on the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead. 9/09 hi Thames & Hudson, hardcover
Bookseller reference : 000795 ISBN : 0500050554 9780500050552
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Velarde Pablita
Old Father Storyteller : Grandfather Stories of the Pueblo Native American Indians
Santa Fe NM: Clear Light Publishers 1989. Trade Paperback. As New/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Oblong picture book format clean & tight. ju 11/10. Clear Light Publishers paperback
Bookseller reference : 000894 ISBN : 0940666243 9780940666245
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Rain Mary Summer
Eclipse
As New/No Jacket as Issued. Pristine not remainder. 2nd printing. oc Hampton Roads Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : 001067 ISBN : 1571741216 9781571741219
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Lewis Theresa
Caribbean Folk Legends
Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Covers v sl edgeworn spine sunned contents clean & tight. Legends of Trinidad and Tobago based on African French and Spanish myths. <br /> Africa World Pr paperback
Bookseller reference : 001493 ISBN : 0865431590 9780865431591
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Kituku Dr. Vincent Muli Wa
East African Folktales: From the Voice of Mukamba
Little Rock Arkansas U.S.A.: August House Pub Inc 1997. First Trade . Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. First printing. Pristine unread. World Storytelling series. Bilingual edition English and Kikamba East African. 9/09 fo August House Pub Inc paperback
Bookseller reference : 001489 ISBN : 0874834899 9780874834895
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El Sayme M
Islamic Short Stories for Children
Newark NJ: Islamic Book Service. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Fine paperback. Covers sl creased & worn contents clean in tight binding. Parables for children based on Islamic beliefs. 0814 ju AL Islamic Book Service paperback
Bookseller reference : 002099 ISBN : 1892004216 9781892004215
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Heart of Gold Jataka Tales Ser.
Berkeley CA U.S.A.: Dharma Publishing 1989. Trade Paperback. As New/No Jacket as Issued. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. White Rosalyn illustrator. Sl bit of corner wear else new clean & bright. 2/10 ju Dharma Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : 001224 ISBN : 0898001935 9780898001938
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Kharitidi Olga
Entering the Circle : Ancient Secrets of Siberian Wisdom Discovered by a Russian Psychiatrist
Scarborough ON Canada: HarperCollins Publishers Canada Limited 1997. Very Good Trade Paper 224 pages. Paperback. Very Good. HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited Paperback
Bookseller reference : 081129-MT699 ISBN : 0062514172 9780062514172
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Hooks William H.
SNOWBEAR WHITTINGTON : An Appalachian Beauty and the Beast
Macmillan 1994. c.52pp. Hardback with glossy illustrated boards DJ VG First Edition "A retelling of Beauty and the Beast set against the backdrop of the Smoky Mountains follows the story of Nell a beautiful and industrious young woman captured by a huge beast who is really a bewitched young man forced to live half his time as an animal" . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Victoria Lisi . Macmillan Hardcover
Bookseller reference : w181026042 ISBN : 0027443558 9780027443554
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Craig M. Jean adapted by
THE DONKEY PRINCE
Doubleday & Co. 1977. c.48pp. Hardback with illustrated boards DJ has light rubbing and wear at corner and spine tips light surface scratches spine slightly faded owner name on front end page upper corner A greedy King and Queen ask a wizard for help in having a child the king tries to cheat the wizard and they end up having a child that looks like a donkey . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Barbara Cooney. Doubleday & Co. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : w181026041 ISBN : 0385112947 9780385112949
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Brothers Grimm
HANSEL AND GRETEL
McGraw Hill 1982. c.40pp. Hardback with illustrated boards DJ VG Second Printing spine on DJ faded The story of Hansel and Gretel illustrated by Paul Galdone . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Paul Galdone. McGraw Hill Hardcover
Bookseller reference : w181026045 ISBN : 0070227276 9780070227279
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Brothers Grimm
THE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS
McGraw Hill 1968. c.32pp. Oblong orange hardback with illustration on front cover DJ has two tiny tears light rubbing and spine edge faded Seventh Printing The tale of the Bremen Town Musicians . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Paul Galdone. McGraw Hill Hardcover
Bookseller reference : w181026043
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Brothers Grimm; Crawford Elizabeth D. translator
HANSEL AND GRETEL
William Morrow & Co. 1979. c.26pp. Pale yellow hardback DJ VG with tiny scrape on back very light rubbing along edges $7.95 price on DJ flap title page on back side of front end page First Printing translated from the German Hansel and Gretel . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Lisbeth Zwerger. William Morrow & Co. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : w181026044
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La FONTAINE Jean de. Translated From the French by Elizur Wright Jr.
Fables of La Fontaine With Illustrations from Designs by J.J. Grandville. With a Life of La Fontaine An Estimate of His Literary Character and Critical Notices.
New York: Hurd and Houghton 1865. Two volumes. Small octavo rebound in recent brown cloth/sturdy library cloth bindings pp. xliv 45- 245 & 351 illustrated with small engravings. Signature of Isaac Chalom Edrehi on endpaper and title-page of each volume and his frequent pencil notes throughout. Very good. New York: Hurd and Houghton, 1865. Two volumes. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 06657
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Grimm: Retold By Kathleen Fitzgerald
Recueil De Contes De Grimm
New York: Frederick A Stokes 1920. Wraparound paper over boards stamped in black with circular color-printed pastedown light shelf wear small stain at fore edge of text block that does not appear on the pages. Six tales from Grimm told in French: Rumpelstilzehen La Gaspilleuse La Fiancee du Lapin Le Roi Grenouille La Belle au Bois Dormant and Jeannot et Annette. Illustrated with 8 lovely tipped-in color plates. An uncommon edition of the tales first published in Great Britain. There are only a handful of physical copies in institutions according to Worldcat. . First American Edition Thus. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Gwendolen Mawe. Square 12mo. Frederick A Stokes hardcover
Bookseller reference : 008058
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Kreidolf Ernst
Ein Wintermarchen A Winter Story
Zurich: Rotapfel Verlag 1954. 1924. Pictorial boards with cloth spine small dark mark to cover light shelf wear a few finger marks but really a clean copy. A fairy tale illustrated with 16 delicate and beautiful color plates. Reissue. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. Oblong 4to. Rotapfel Verlag hardcover
Bookseller reference : 008041
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Grimm
Snow-White and The Seven Dwarfs
Chicago: Rand McNally & Company 1938. 1937 1938. Pictorial boards with moderately rubbed edges corners and spine ends small loss from FFEP pages age toned but clean. A lovely illustrated edition with 10 color plates and other artwork in line. . Early Edition. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Bess Livings. 12mo. Rand McNally & Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 007940
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Irving Washington
Legends of the Alhambra
Philadelphia: J B Lippincott Co 1909. 230 pgs. TEG. Blue cloth with full color pastedown spine titled in bright gilt scratches to pastedown previous owner's name in two places rear free endpaper with archival mend. Eight tales illustrated with a color frontis and 6 other color plates by George Hood. First Thus. Very Good -. Illus. by George Hood. Large 8vo. J B Lippincott Co hardcover
Bookseller reference : 007990
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Chaucer Geoffrey; Cooney Barbara adapted by
CHANTICLEER AND THE FOX
Thomas Y. Crowell 1958. c.36pp. Hardback with illustrated covers DJ has tiny chips and rubbing at corner and spine tips price clipped Crowell Library Binding 004-008 on lower edge of front DJ flap Caldecott Gold Medal on front cover of DJ inscribed and signed by Barbara Cooney on dedication page dated 30 June 1980 The delightful fable about Chanticleer the Rooster and the sly fox who tried to capture and eat the rooster . Signed by Illustrator. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Barbara Cooney . Thomas Y. Crowell Hardcover
Bookseller reference : w181026006
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Ransome Arthur
The War of the Birds and the Beasts and Other Russian Tales
London: Jonathan Cape 1984. 1st ed. Very Good. Jacques Faith. 1st. ptg. 8vo full black cloth edited and introduced by Hugh Brogan illustrated in line by Faith Jacques. Mild toning to endpapers due to offsetting from dj else fine in fine unclipped dj no previous owner's marks. <br/><br/> Jonathan Cape hardcover
Bookseller reference : 24786 ISBN : 0224022156 9780224022156
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Mikolaycak Charles
Orpheus
san diegor: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1992. 1st ed. Hardcover. Very good. Mikolaycak Charles. 1st ptg. 4to cloth-backed boards illustrted in rich color by Mikolaycak. Fine in fine dj with after-market lamination no revious owner's marks. <br/><br/> Harcourt Brace Jovanovich hardcover
Bookseller reference : 26143
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Grimm Bros. Segal Lore ed.
The Juniper Tree and Other Tales
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux 1973. 1st ed. Hardcover. Fine. Sendak Maurice. 1st ptg. 2 vol. 12mo full brown cloth with the delicate Maurice Sendak drawings. Fine in fine djs and very good slipcase no previous owner's marks. <br/><br/> Farrar Straus Giroux hardcover
Bookseller reference : 20345 ISBN : 0374180571 9780374180577
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D. Kalentsides
Hellenike Mythologia
<p><em><strong>Greek Mythology</strong></em></p><p>Thessalonica: Horionas 2018. Brand new. In Greek. Soft cover 24 cm 756 pp. ISBN: 978-960-9595-94-0.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>==================================================================</p><p><b>IMPORTANT : The shipping cost in not included in the price. You will have to approve it after the confirmation of the order.</b></p> Horionas paperback
Bookseller reference : 231039 ISBN : 9609595944 9789609595940
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William Mayne
The Fairy Tales of London Town: Volume 2 - See-saw Sacradown
Hodder Children's Books 1996. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st printing with full number line. Firmly bound and seems unread. Both book & unclipped jacket are in excellent clean condition. There is a school stamp on the endpaper but no further stamps or markings. Hodder Children's Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 029921 ISBN : 0340648600 9780340648605
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Andersen H. C.
The Emperor's New Clothes: An All-Star Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale.
New York: Harcourt Brace & Company. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hard Cover. 015100109X . Hard Cover. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Book Condition: Very Fine/Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Fine/Like New. A touch of very light shelf wear otherwise Like New. The book appears unread looks New and comes with a sealed Full-Length Compact Disc. Gift-giving condition. First Edition. First Printing. Collectible. . Harcourt Brace & Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 01549 ISBN : 015100109X 9780151001095
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Ellis Jean A
This is the Dreaming
Harperone. Very Good. 1995. Softcover. 1863712917 . Stiff unmarked book in lightly rubbed covers. ; 128 pages . Harperone paperback
Bookseller reference : 50656 ISBN : 1863712917 9781863712910
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Miller Polly; Gordon Miller
Lost Heritage of Alaska: The Adventures and Art of the Alaskan Coastal Indians
Cleveland: World Publishing 1967. Very Good Hardcover 1967 with dustjacket. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. World Publishing Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 061701-A026
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Rhoda Hendricks.
Classical Gods and Heroes.
New York.: Morrow Quill Paperbacks. 1974. Softcover 1974 edition. Text and covers in very good condition. Binding firm. Pages unmarked and clean. 322 pages. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Morrow Quill Paperbacks. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 019415 ISBN : 0688052797 9780688052799
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