The Carousel Animal

Fraley, Tobin; Sinick, Gary (Photographer); Fraley, Nina (Preface)

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ISBN 10: 087701454X ISBN 13: 9780877014546

Published by Chronicle Books, 1987

Language: English

Condition: Used - As new Soft cover

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Lavishly illustrated tribute to the art of the carved animals that used to grace carousels around the world, a tribute to a lost art & vanishing entertainment form. In 127 pages with full-color photographs on nearly every other one, following textual descriptions of same. Glossary & Bibliography in rear. Orig. published in 1983, this is the First Chronicle Books softcover edition from 1987, fourth printing. Oblong octavo (8.75" x 11.75") has stiff white wrappers with French flaps, brightly decorated with an image of a carnival horse to front, red/gilt lettering to front & spine. Condition is Fine: as bright & clean & crisp as Brand New-appears never opened! Completely clean & unmarked. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day!

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Title

The Carousel Animal

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Publication Date

1987

Language

English

ISBN 10

087701454X

ISBN 13

9780877014546

Binding

Soft cover

Illustrator

Sinick, Gary

Edition

First Softcover Edition

Condition

As New

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Shows horses and menagerie animals carved out of wood for American and European carousels, traces the history of carousel rides, and looks at some prominent manufacturers

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