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THE VOYAGE OF OSIRIS
by McDermott, Gerald
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Fine in very good plus dust jacket.
- ISBN 10
- 0525615679
- ISBN 13
- 9780525615675
- Seller
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Windmill and E. Dutton, 1977. First edition. Fine in very good plus dust jacket.. First printing of this retelling of the ancient Egyptian myth, bursting with lively, colorful illustrations inspired by Egyptian art. Gerald McDermot's lively, vibrant illustrations are immediately recognizable. He got his start in the animation industry, before landing a Caldecott Honor with his first children's book ANANSI. Many of his books draw from folklore and mythology from a variety of cultures, and have earned him a Caldecott Medal, two Caldecott Honors, and many other accolades, as well as a place on the bookshelves of children all over the world. 9.5'' x 10.75''. Original green cloth boards. Original unclipped ($8.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [18] leaves. Jacket with a touch of sunning to spine and mild rubbing to edges, tiny closed tear near front joint. Clean and bright.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Type Punch Matrix
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45833
- Title
- THE VOYAGE OF OSIRIS
- Author
- McDermott, Gerald
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in very good plus dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Unknown
- ISBN 10
- 0525615679
- ISBN 13
- 9780525615675
- Publisher
- Windmill and E. Dutton
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1977
- Keywords
- 20th century,Post-WWII,US American,Mythology & Folklore,1970s,Picture Book,Africa
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About the Seller
Type Punch Matrix
Biblio member since 2020
Silver Spring, Maryland
About Type Punch Matrix
Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. TPM is a member firm of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and upholds their Code of Ethics.
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