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ADAMS, BESS PORTER About Books and Children: Historical Survey of Children's LiteratureNew York, NY, U.S.A.: Henry Holt and Company, 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. First Edition bound in bright blue cloth with yellow and light blue lettering and cover design in Near Fine condition, limited pencil markings in appendix in price-clipped, Very Good dustjacket showing a few chips, tape repair inside tail; A history of children's literature from its earliest times and an aid in choosing books for children. Gives clear histories of the early sagas and minstrel tales, illuminated manuscripts, and early chapbooks. From Aesop to Thurber, Adams' material covers poetry, storytelling, children's drama and magazines. Contains illustrations from many popular children's books, informative appendices and a complete index (From the cover). Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket .
Offered for US$ 40.00 by: Books Tell You Why - Book number: 20025
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