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THE VALIANT CHATTI-MAKER
by Rumer Godden Illustrated by Jeroo Roy New York: The Viking Press, 1983. First U.S. edition, first printing. An ancient Indian folktale re-imagined and re-told by Godden, who grew up in Bangladesh. Godden is the author of over 60 books, many of
which were filmed, including THE BLACK NARCISSUS, and IN THIS HOUSE OF
BREDE. The charming illustrations in color and black and white are by the renowned Indian artist Jerro Roy. The lovely wrap-around dust jacket art is from a painting by Roy. Fine in cream-yellow textured boards; in a fine dust jacket; original $9.95 price still intact to the front inner flap. Unusual in a first edition in such crisp condition. A fine collectible, and a delightful children's gift book in AS NEW condition. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! |