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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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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
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
Miss Browne, the Story of a Superior Mouse

Miss Browne, the Story of a Superior Mouse

by Hall, Ellyn

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  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good +
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No Jacket
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Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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London: Ernest Nister, 1885 ND, circa 1885. Brown cloth-backed illustrated boards, light corner wear, some shelf wear to rear board, 2 gift inscriptions. Hand-lettered verse tells the story of a city mouse visiting her country cousin, unfortunately, the tale does not end well for the city mouse. Illustrated by 12 striking chromolithographs. All pages are stiff board. An exceptional copy of a scarce book. . Illustrated Boards. Very Good +/No Jacket. Illus. by Madeline Hall. Square 8vo.
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Twelve Tales Well Told (Box of 12 Linenette Books)

Twelve Tales Well Told (Box of 12 Linenette Books)

by Bannerman, Helen, et al.

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  • near fine
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Binding
Paperback
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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A$775.85

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New York: Saml Gabriel Sons, 1939 12 linenette books all Near Fine or better, original color printed box is well worn with corner splits and a few pieces missing from sides of box bottom. Each book is printed in full color. The set includes: Little Black Sambo, Gingerbread Man, Henny Penny, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Jack and the Beanstalk, Mother Hubbard's Dog, Dick Whittington, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Three Bears, Three Little Kittens and Peter Rabbit. . Original Wraps. Near Fine. Illus. by R A Burley. 12mo.
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Petit Poucet (Inscribed By artist with a Color drawing)
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Petit Poucet (Inscribed By artist with a Color drawing)

by Perrault, Charles; Illustrated By Jean-Marc Rochette

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  • Fine
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket As Issued
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9782203142954 / 2203142952
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Paris: Casterman, 2001 Illustrated boards with red cloth spine. Famous fairy tale illustrated with full color plates by Jean-Marc Rochette. This special copy has been inscribed by Rochette with a full page color drawing of the character from the book. . Signed by Illustrator. First Edition. Illustrated Boards. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Illus. by Jean-Marc Rochette. Oblong 4to.
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Did You Ever?
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Did You Ever?

by Baumer, Lewis

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  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First American Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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A$543.10

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New York: Dutton, 1904 Pictorial boards with cloth spine, edges rubbed, corners worn, eps foxed. A scarce and humorous picture book featuring 24 full-page color plates depicting humans and humanized animals in funny situations. Opposite each plate is a short verse and line art relating to the image.. First American Edition. Very Good. Illus. by Lewis Baumer. Oblong 4to.
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Tom Tucker and Little Bo-Peep

Tom Tucker and Little Bo-Peep

by Hood, Thomas

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  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Very Good to Near Fine
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No Jacket
Edition
First Thus
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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New York: Cassell, 1891 Pictorial boards with cloth spine, light wear to corners and spine ends, gift inscription and some creasing to endpaper, internally clean and bright. Hood's famous poem illustrated with lovely sepia artwork throughout as well as full page color artwork. Beautiful book.. First Thus. Very Good to Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by Alice Wheaton Adams. 4to.
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Girls & Boys Name ABC

Girls & Boys Name ABC

by ABC

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  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
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Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1889 Chromolithograph printed paper mounted on board with red cloth spine, wear to edges, corner and spine tips, very light internal soil. A large and wonderful alphabet book printed entirely in color and every page mounted on thick board. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by a short verse which utilizes the names of boys and girls, except the letter X which is represented by "Extra! Extra!" after the boys who sell newspapers. Uncommon in this format. . Good. Illus. by Chromolithographs. 4to.
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Twelve Tales Well Told (Box of 12 Linenette Books)

Twelve Tales Well Told (Box of 12 Linenette Books)

by Bannerman, Helen, et al.

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  • near fine
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Binding
Paperback
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1
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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A$775.85

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New York: Saml Gabriel Sons, 1939 12 linenette books all Near Fine or better, original color printed box is well worn with corner splits and a few pieces missing from sides of box bottom. Each book is printed in full color. The set includes: Little Black Sambo, Gingerbread Man, Henny Penny, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Jack and the Beanstalk, Mother Hubbard's Dog, Dick Whittington, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Three Bears, Three Little Kittens and Peter Rabbit. . Original Wraps. Near Fine. Illus. by R A Burley. 12mo.
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Petit Poucet (Inscribed By artist with a Color drawing)
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Petit Poucet (Inscribed By artist with a Color drawing)

by Perrault, Charles; Illustrated By Jean-Marc Rochette

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  • Fine
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket As Issued
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9782203142954 / 2203142952
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1
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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Paris: Casterman, 2001 Illustrated boards with red cloth spine. Famous fairy tale illustrated with full color plates by Jean-Marc Rochette. This special copy has been inscribed by Rochette with a full page color drawing of the character from the book. . Signed by Illustrator. First Edition. Illustrated Boards. Fine/No Jacket As Issued. Illus. by Jean-Marc Rochette. Oblong 4to.
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Littlest One
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Littlest One

by Tarrant, Margaret (Illus); Adcock, Marion St. John

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
First American Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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New York: Frederick A Stokes [1914]. Beige boards stamped in gilt, blue and white, minor rubbing to extremities, gift inscription. Nursery poetry with 4 pretty, mounted color plates. . First American Edition. Near Fine/No Jacket. Small 4to.
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Madeline's Rescue (Caldecott Medal)

Madeline's Rescue (Caldecott Medal)

by Bemelmans, Ludwig

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
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Torrington, Connecticut, United States
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A$1,551.70

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New York: Viking, 1953 Red pictorial cloth with mild shelf wear; color illustrated dust jacket with light edge wear, small repair to rear panel, original price intact ($3.00), NO award seal. Madeline is saved from drowning by a dog who then returns with the girls and Miss Clavel. Wouldn't you know it, the dog will need the help of Madeline and her friends very soon after. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for 1954.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Ludwig Bemelmans. 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
  • first
Condition
Used - Good
Jacket Condition
None Issued
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780394856438 / 0394856430
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Salem, Oregon, United States
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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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  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Good+
Edition
First Edition
Binding
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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  • near fine
  • Paperback
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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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Used - Very Good+
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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
Binding
Paperback
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Orange, Virginia, United States
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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
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
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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  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
Reprint Edition
Binding
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
Binding
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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