TO CATCH A MONGOOSE (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
Language: English
Published by Parnassus Press, CA, 1963
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, durham, NC, U.S.A.Elaine Woodford, Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since April 14, 1997
Condition: Used - Fine
£ 15.54
Quantity: 1 available
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1st ed, 1st prt. FINE IN NEAR FINE DJ. A PICTURE STORY IN ENGLISH & FRENCH. Young Henry, who lives on the island of Martinique in the Caribbean, decides to catch a mongoose, a small wild animal of the fields, sell it & become rich. But when his little sister makes a pet of the captured mongoose, his plan goes awry! The artist has created original sketches & paintings he made while visiting. Outstanding color illus. NOT X-LIBRARY. Very scarce in this condition. Endearing story. Illustrated by Thollander, Earl.
Seller Inventory # 028761
Bibliographic details
- Title
- TO CATCH A MONGOOSE (ENGLISH/FRENCH)
- Author
- Ritchie, Barbara
- Publisher
- Parnassus Press, CA
- Publication year
- 1963
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Thollander, Earl
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
Elaine Woodford, Bookseller
durham, NC, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since April 14, 1997
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| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.53 | £ 7.54 |
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ELAINE WOODFORD, BOOKSELLER was established in 1990, specializing in modern (post 1940) children's and young adult titles. Currently we have 10,000 books in stock, many first editions. Located in charming Durham, NC. Hours by appointment. Collectors and dealers welcome. Owners Jesse & Elaine Wood look forward to meeting you. The herbal teapot is always on!
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