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FOLKLORE FROM AFRICA TO THE UNITED STATES.
Edition: First printing.
Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1976. SIGNED hardcover first edition - An annotated bibliography of 190 African folklore books for both adults and children, including 40 from the United States - one which was "undertaken to reveal African sources of many familiar tales found in this country and the West Indies." Foreword by Virginia Haviland. A presentation copy, INSCRIBED on the title page "To... with all my best wishes and affection. Peggy" Illustrated. Index. x,161 pp. Publisher's press release is laid in.
Condition: Very near fine in yellow and black cloth with traditional African motifs.
Book ID: 87455More details Price: $50.00 -
BRAVO, GRACE!
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
London: Frances Lincoln, Ltd. (2005.). First edition - The third book of stories about Grace and the friendships, and good humor of this "high-spirited girl who weaves fantasy into whatever life brings her." Illustrated with drawings by June Allen. 112 pp. ISBN: 1845070577.
Condition: Fine in printed purple wrappers.
Book ID: 47556More details Price: $10.00 -
THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS THAT HEAVEN BEARS.
Edition: First printing.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Book ID: 68292More details Price: $20.00 -
A IS FOR AFRICA.
Edition: First printing.
New York Dutton - Cobblehill Books, (1993) dj. Hardcover first edition - A colorful book with each letter of the alphabet illustrated by a full color photograph taken by the author, and showing an aspect of the village life she knew growing up as a member of the Igbo tribe in southwestern Nigeria - even though the pictures were taken in Nigeria, they represent universal African experiences of traditional village life, warm family ties and hospitality. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-525-651470.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Book ID: 60776More details Price: $21.50