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  • Hamilton, Virginia. (illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.)
    THE PEOPLE COULD FLY: American Black Folktales.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1985. Hardcover first edition - A collection of African American folktales, from animal tales Bruh (or Brer) Rabbit, to stories of the fantastic and supernatural. Includes a section of tales about running away from slavery, collected and retold and with an introduction by Virginia Hamilton. Although many of the tales are full of humor, they were born in sorrow. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Leo and Diane Dillon. Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award. Bibliography, oversized format. xii, 178 pp. ISBN: 0-394-869257.

    Condition: Very good in sage green boards with a turquoise cloth spine, silver lettering, no dust jacket.

    Book ID: 86140
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  • MORE OF BRER RABBIT'S TRICKS. by Rees, Ennis; Edward Gorey, illustrator, signed.
    Rees, Ennis; Edward Gorey, illustrator, signed.
    MORE OF BRER RABBIT'S TRICKS.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Young Scott Books, (1968) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The second collaboration between this author and artist on Brer Rabbit stories. This collection includes three of these folk tales, originally brought to this country by slaves from Africa and re-created by Rees in rhymed verse with Gorey's wonderful illustrations. Includes "Fishing for Suckers," "Brer Fox Bags a Lesson," and "Brer Rabbit's Visit to Aunt Mammy-Bammy." SIGNED by Gorey on the title page. Oblong format. Unpaginated.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 90189
    View cart More details Price: $160.00