Magic Tree : A Tale from the Congo - Hardcover

THE MAGIC TREE

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. First printing. Inscribed first edition of this retelling of a Congolese folk tale of family favoritism remedied and then destroyed by magic. 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. 7.5'' x 8.75''. Original color pictorial boards. Original price-clipped color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [22] leaves. Inscribed by McDermott to title page, dated 1983. Jacket with mild rubbing to corners and spine ends, "Holt Library Edition" label to spine and price sticker to front flap; 3" faint spot of soil to front. Binding with a bit of bumping to corners and spine ends, front hinge cracked but sound. Bright. Very good plus in very good dust jacket. Signed. Artikel-Nr. 45834

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