THE FOOL OF THE WORLD AND THE FLYING SHIP. A Russian Tale

by Ransome, Arthur

Early Printing

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NY: FSG, 1968. A retelling of a Russian tale which originally appeared in "Old Peter's Russian Tales (1918) A young peasant wins the hand of the Czar's daughter with the aid of some supernaturally talented companions. The book is in very nice condition though with remnants of a card pocket; dust jacket has slight edge wear. Arthur Ransome has WON THE UK's CARNEGIE MEDAL and is best known for his "Swallows and Amazons" series. SHULEVITZ WON THE CALDECOTT MEDAL FOR THIS BOOK, with delightful color illustrations throughout. OUT OF PRINT IN HARDCOVER.. Early Printing. Cloth. Very Good+/Very Good+ Dj. Illus. by Uri Shulevitz. Oblong 4to. Ex-School Library.

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