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Demi Reflective Fable
by Demi
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0448092816
- ISBN 13
- 9780448092812
- Seller
-
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1988. Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Demi (illustrator). 1st Edition. SIGNED FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING BY THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR and inspired by the exquisite designs cast on ancient Chinese mirrors, which were believed to be endowed with magical powers, Demi has created a magical new picture book, Long a student of Oriental (Asian) art and literature, she became intrigued by the concept of combining reflective surfaces and reflective stories. In this book Demi has retold thirteen of her favorite traditional Chinese fables so that young readers can reflect on the morals, both literally and figuratively. This SIGNED FIRST EDITION book is in near fine condition with slight wear to the rear cover. Priced (16.95) jacket is very good with a nicely closed tear at spine and slight wear at bottom tips, and is a wonderful collectible for any library and any age.
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- Bookseller
- Oshtemo Book Sellers
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 649
- Title
- Demi Reflective Fable
- Author
- Demi
- Illustrator
- Demi
- Format/Binding
- Bound in purple cloth over boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition/first printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0448092816
- ISBN 13
- 9780448092812
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- November 10, 1988
- Keywords
- Signed First edition/first printing
- Size
- 4to
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Oshtemo Book Sellers
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
About Oshtemo Book Sellers
Rare finds with an emphasis on fiction, art, and signed first-editions. Oshtemo Book Sellers has an eye for quality and quirk.
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- Fine
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- New
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- First Edition
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