A Story A Story
by Haley, Gail E
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- Fine
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- Condition
- Fine/very good
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Atheneum, 1971. 2nd. hardcover. fine/very good. 2nd printing, as stated on copyright page. INSCRIBED by the author. Book fine. Dust jacket very good plus, a couple of small closed tears, and some rubbing.
Synopsis
A Story a Story is a book written and illustrated by Gail E. Haley that retells the African tale of how, when there were no stories in the world for children to hear, the trickster Anansi obtained them from the Sky God. The book was produced after Gail E. Haley spent a year in the Caribbean researching the African roots of many Caribbean tales. Released by Atheneum, it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1971.
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- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2101019
- Title
- A Story A Story
- Author
- Haley, Gail E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd
- Publisher
- Atheneum
- Date Published
- 1971
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Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- Rubbing
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- Jacket
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- Inscribed
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- Fine
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