The Babes in the Wood
by R. Andre
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- Paperback
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
[ANDRE, R.] The Babes in the Wood. NY: McLoughlin Bros (ca. 1895). 4to, [12]pp. Color pictorial wrappers with linen pages. 6 full-page color illustrations. Edges lightly worn, some printing press ink in lower margin of first and last leaf, else a clean, tight copy.
Possible salesman's copy, having untrimmed edges. The classic tale of two young children, orphaned by illness, whose uncle conspires to have them disappear in order to steal their inheritance. Literally the source for the expression "a babe in the woods." With striking illustrations by R. Andre.
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- Bookseller
- Books of Wonder (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1049755
- Title
- The Babes in the Wood
- Author
- R. Andre
- Illustrator
- R. Andre
- Format/Binding
- Color pictorial wrappers with linen pages
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Possible salesman's copy
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- McLoughlin Bros.
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- ca. 1895
- Pages
- [12]pp.
- Size
- 4to
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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