Long ago when the earth was flat ; Three tales from Africa

Luzzato, Paola Caboara

ISBN 10: 0529055414 / ISBN 13: 9780529055415

Published by William Collins Publishing Co., New York, 1980

About this Item

Stated as First US Edition per copy right page. Profusely illustrated with lovely colorful drawings that often fill the entire page. Binding firm; interior pages clean, no writing, creases or tears. This book has the feel of NOT being read much. Cream colored boards are clean and bright. Embossed illustration on front cover clearly defined and unmarred. Letting on spine clear and shiny. This NOT an Ex-lib or remainder. DJ is price clipped in top corner and has closed tear along front flap fold. Back panel has a slice running across middle which is not noticeable. DJ is colorful with light soiling and rubbing along folds and back. DJ is now protected in mylar Jacket. See pictures. This book's is more than 45 years old and is excellent condition for a children's book this old. Note: We use "Fine" book condition judiciously; only when the book exhibits no flaws. A Fine book closely approaches -As New- condition and may not have been previously owned. Any flaws (writing, tears, creases) are exceptions to a Fine condition and will be clearly described for a book and dust jacket.

Seller Inventory # 001807

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Long ago when the earth was flat ; Three tales from Africa
• Publisher: William Collins Publishing Co., New York
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0529055414
• ISBN 13: 9780529055415
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Sambuy, Aimone
• Edition: First American Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A retelling of three African folktales dealing with the relationship of the earth with the sky and the sun with the sea and how man came to have fire.