First printing of "one of the first children's books to feature South American folktales from indigenous peoples" (Library of Congress) — inscribed by multiple-Pulitzer-winner Carl Sandburg, to whom the book is dedicated.

Inscribed later printing with an original watercolor by Yashima, this illustrated collection of Korean folk tales "changed, elaborated, and combined" these stories for an American audience.

First edition of the popular US fairy tale author's first book, featuring the adventures of the fairy prince TING-A-LING, a giant, a princess, and other fanciful characters.