THE WILD ANIMAL BOOK
1912
First edition of this colorful book of animals, with descriptions by "Uncle Ted."
Africa
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THE MAGIC RUG
1931
Inscribed first edition, first printing of the d'Aulaires' first work together.
MANSA MUSA
(2001)
Signed first printing of this story of the boyhood of King MANSA MUSA, the "Lion of Mali," illustrated by award-wining artists Leo and Diane Dillon.
BROTHER TO THE WIND
(1985)
First printing of this story of an African boy who wishes to fly, poetically illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
CROCODILE AND HEN
(1969)
First edition of this retelling of a folktale of inter-species friendship from Bakongo, Africa, with charming illustrations.
THE MAGIC TREE
(1973)
Inscribed first edition of this retelling of a Congolese folk tale of family favoritism remedied and then destroyed by magic.
THE MAGIC TREE
(1994)
First revised edition of this retelling of a Congolese folk tale of family favoritism remedied and then destroyed by magic.
THE VOYAGE OF OSIRIS
(1977)
First printing of this retelling of the ancient Egyptian myth, bursting with lively, colorful illustrations inspired by Egyptian art.
RAKOTO AND THE DRONGO BIRD
(1966)
First printing of this Madagascaran folktale of how an honest young boy and a bird with a talent for impressions are able to save a village from enslavers.
AKIMBA AND THE MAGIC COW
(1976)
First edition of this African folktale retold by Anne Rose, with woodcuts by Hope Meryman – an attractive copy.
SUNDIATA: LION KING OF MALI
(1992)
First edition, first printing, the story of the son of the king of Mali 800 years ago, featuring stunning full-page color and cut-paper illustrations by Wisniewski.
BITTER BANANAS
(1994)
Signed first printing of this beautifully illustrated story by the Nigerian writer of little Yusuf's efforts to keep mischievous animals away from his food.
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