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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

by Walter McVitty


ISBN: 0810918889
ISBN-13: 9780810918887
Format: Hardcover

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Bibliographic Details

Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc
Published date: 1989
Size: 10.75 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 0.85 pounds
Ages: 1 to 2

Synopses

The famous story is illustrated in the style of tenth-century Persian miniatures.

Publisher's Notes

A wondrous story, full of excitement and suspense, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is one of the most popular tales in The Thousand and One Nights. The exquisite illustrations and decorative borders in Abrams' beautiful new edition of this ancient tale are the work of Australian artist Margaret Early. Rendered in the style of authentic Persian miniatures of the time of the Arabian Nights, the pictures, enhanced with gold, make a perfect accompaniment to this favorite story of timeless appeal.

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1) Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Margaret Early

Harry N. Abrams. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! (more information)

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2) Ali Baba and the Forty Theives
EARLY, Margaret (illustrator)

NY: Abrams. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. Hardcover. 0810918889 . Retold by Walter McVitty. First edition. Fine in a near fine (small scrape mark to rear panel) dust jacket. . (more information)

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3) Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves
MCVITTY, WALTER (RETOLD BY); EARLY, MARGARET (ILLUSTRATIONS)

Harry N. Abrams, New York: 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket. Gift inscription to previous owner appears on half-title page. Very good condition. A wondrous story, full of excitement and suspense, in which we never know until the end whether or not Ali Baba will escpe the revenge os the robbers and their chief. Rendered in the style of authentic Persian miniatures of the time of the Arabian Nights (A. D. 10th century), the pictures, enhanced with gold, make a perfect accompaniment to this favorite story of timeless appeal. ISBN: 0810918889. (more information)

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4) Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Qty: 3)
Early, Margaret

Harry N. Abrams. Hardcover. 0810918889 All orders shipped via standard mail . New. (more information)

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