by John Hosier.
Illustrated by Bettina.
New York: Henry Z. Walck, Inc., 1961.
First U.S. edition, first printing.
Hosier retells the legends that inspired five well known suites of classical music: "Lieutenant Kije"; "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"; "Hary Janos Tells a Tale"; "Some Merry Pranks of Till Owlglass"; "William Tell", with composer and musical piece information following each story.
Companion to BOYHOODS OF GREAT COMPOSERS.
Former owner's address stamped lightly to the front end-paper, lower corner tips slightly bumped, else near fine in beige linen with green vignette illustration by Bettina to front cover, green titles to spine; in a price-clipped, very good dust jacket with Bettina art that mimics the front cover, with rubbed tears and shallow nicks to the shelf-edges and with chips to the upper and lower spine ends.
A charming illustrated music children's collectible.
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