Synopsis
Provides a portrait of Jumbo, a huge elephant purchased from the London Zoo by P.T. Barnum for his circus, who became a sensation in nineteenth-century America
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With his friend and trainer Matthew Scott, Jumbo, the giant African elephant, leaves his home at the London Zoo and becomes part of the P.T. Barnum circus.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00097482684
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00085447987
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). Good condition. Good dust jacket. Hardcover edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # J04H-00340
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0027116832I5N01
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Jumbo
Published by
Simon & Schuster, 1992
ISBN 10: 0027116832
ISBN 13: 9780027116830
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Seller: Bookshelfillers, Merchantville, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). First Edition. 1st Edit. 1st printing , large hardcover in excellent condition, no marks or writing, binding tight, pictorial covers bright and glossy. Immediate shipping w/tracking included. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 017469
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Jumbo
Published by
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1992
ISBN 10: 0027116832
ISBN 13: 9780027116830
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). Library Binding. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 9458355-6
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Seller: Cheryl's Books, Vinemont, AL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Library Binding. Condition: Good. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). Hardback book in good condition, but missing dust jacket if issued one. Seller Inventory # JULY1216H0139572
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Jumbo
Published by
Simon & Schuster, 1992
ISBN 10: 0027116832
ISBN 13: 9780027116830
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: John Wielinski, Noblesville, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 001117
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Seller: Equipment for Living, Aliquippa, PA, U.S.A.
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Condition: new. Hunt, Jonathan (illustrator). Seller Inventory # EBV.0027116832.N
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Jumbo ( Signed)
Published by
Simon & Schuster, New York, 1992
ISBN 10: 0027116832
ISBN 13: 9780027116830
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Hardcover
First Edition
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Seller: Oshtemo Book Sellers, Chester, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 1 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Johathan Hunt (illustrator). 1st Edition. SIGNED by Rhoda Blumberg, the author on the half title page, First edtion/first printing book is as new, with a minor bump at spine bottom, priced (15.395) jacket is as new. No one thought that the London Aoo's scrawny new elephant would become an international celebrity, or that his name would become a household word meaning bigger than big: JUMBO.Newbery Honor Book author Rhoda Blumberg has said, " Stories are enchanting, and for me, true stories from history are most enchanting. The mood of a special friendship is imparted by the authors telling and by Jonathan Hunt's expressive illustrations, which capture the flavor fo the late nineteenth century and the timeless apeal of Jumbo's story. Book is signed by the author. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 001410