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Zustand: New.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

"Herein lies the story of the miraculous discovery in a hat box of an unpublished opera by the late Richard Wagner, dealing in the most unique and climacteric manner with feminism, trial, marriage, bigamy and polygamy; its libretto and leit-motive. (illustrator). Very Good (covers nice & bright with tiny, light spot on rear cover; contents clean & tight). 16mo., pictorial blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 58 pages First Edition, printing B, with p. vii incorrectly paginated "vi." [BAL 22669].

weicher Einband. . Broschur lila, 80 Seiten, 4°. * Text: englisch, neuwertig, (noch eingeschweißt), (A-K112). 320 gr.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Moving story in extended poem format dealing with seasonal change, tribal life, family tensions, storytelling, conflict with non-native peoples, h (illustrator). 1st Edition, Special Edition. The Little Navajo Herder by Ann Nolan Clark is a children's book written in the early to mid-20th century. It presents a narrative that captures a year in the life of a young Navajo girl, exploring her experiences as she tends to her family's sheep herd and learns about traditional Navajo life and customs. A moving story in extended poem format dealing with seasonal change, tribal life, family tensions, storytelling, conflict with non-native peoples, hunger and sacrifice. Four stories "of a year in the life of a little Navajo girl" was originally printed in four books i 1940. Here the single book format, in First edition, 1951, is separated by Winter, Autumn, Spring, and Summer in 149 pages. Beautifully illustrated on every page by pen and ink pictures by Hoke Denetsosie. Desert coral cloth covers with some color loss GOOD. Past gift inscription on ffep. No other extraneous markings . " The book emphasizes themes of family, nature, and the cultural significance of her responsibilities as a herder. The story follows the little girl's daily activities throughout the seasons, beginning with Winter, Autumn, Spring, Summer detailing her connection to her family, the land, and the animals she cares for. From her mother's hogan to the vibrant descriptions of sheep herding, wool processing, and the joy of community gatherings, she learns valuable lessons about hard work and resilience. Through her eyes, readers gain insights into the Navajo way of life, including practices such as dyeing yarn, weaving, and the importance of storytelling, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful, often harsh, landscapes of the Southwest. The book celebrates the girl's growth and the bond she has with her mother and father, reflecting both the innocence of childhood and the significance of cultural heritage." Project Gutenberg Ann Nolan Clark, born Anna Marie Nolan, was an American writer who won the 1953 Newbery Medal. Ann Nolan Clark won the 1953 Newbery Medal for her children's novel, Secret of the Andes. Hoke Denetsosie was a full Blood Navajo, born in a Hogan in 1919, somewhere east of the Grand Canyon, where he spent his childhood. Hoke, like many other Navajos, is a born artist and is essentially self-taught, having had practically no training. From his childhood he drew and painted pictures but he had never done any work in Black and white until 1939 when he was asked to illustrate Ann Clark's book "Little Herder", written in the Navajo language for the Education Department of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Zustand: Very Good. First cheap edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 432 printed pages of text. Softened spine ends and rubs to the corners, age darkened closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, rubs to the fore edges, gutters and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ESPIONAGE (Clandestine).

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 pp. Foxing to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 15s. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. BALKANS.

Zustand: Near Fine. First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 74 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. MISSIONARY (Proselytism).

Herein lies the story of the miraculous discovery in a hat box of an unpublished opera by the late Richard Wagner, dealing in the most unique and climacteric manner with feminism, trial, marriage, bigamy and polygamy; its libretto and leit-motive. (illustrator). Very Good (covers very bright with only minor wear; contents clean & tight) A very nice copy! 12mo., pictorial blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 58 pages First Edition, printing B, with p. vii incorrectly noted as page vi. [BAL 22669]. Signed presentation from Wiggin on the front endpaper: "I am an ardent Wagnerite notwithstanding the insinuations of this nonsensical book. Kate Douglas Wiggin. To Amy Maxwell Parkins.?. Signed.

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, yellow and white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 230 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950249564 STAGE & THEATRE.

"Herein lies the story of the miraculous discovery in a hat box of an unpublished opera by the late Richard Wagner, dealing in the most unique and climacteric manner with feminism, trial, marriage, bigamy and polygamy; its libretto and leit-motive (illustrator). Very Good (covers very bright with only minor wear; contents clean & tight) A very nice copy! 16mo., pictorial blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 58 pages First Edition, printing A, with p. vii so noted on the page. [BAL 22669]. Signed inscription from Wiggin on the front endpaper: "My one musical joke! Kate Douglas Wiggin.". Signed.

Several James Joyce scholars have turned their attention to Schwartz, an early dealer in his books and manuscripts, as well as publisher of a couple of pirated editions. See William S. Brockman, 'Jacob Schwartz - "The Fly in the Honey"' in Joyce Studies Annual, Summer 1998. 1p, 4to. On the Ulysses Bookshop letterhead, printed on green paper. Addressed to 'Dear Sir:' and with valediction 'Au Revoir / Dr J Schwartz / prop / Ulysses Books'. Begins: 'Im taking a chance sending them without inquiring about [Flashers?] etc / You must pardon my damn timidness: but I just lost (for good) 4 valuable Norman Douglas manuscripts by being too trustful'. He states the amount of the bill, adding: 'please remit at once as Im really hard up'. Ends: 'I hope you enjoyed reading the catalogue / The Leslie item was sold'. See Image.