Les Psaumes De La Creation
by Temple, Frederic Jacques (translator)
- Used
- Condition
- A Very Good Copy
- Seller
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Paris: Editions Robert Morel, 1969. A Very Good Copy. First Edition. 1/2" Tear on cloth spine. Inscribed by Translator. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Text in French. Square 16mo., 217pp. Designed by Odette Ducarre, a collection of Navajo creation myths, translated by F. J. Temple and published by Robert Morel. Gold printed dark brown cloth, with large cover device resembling a wasp nest. This copy is inscribed by the transator to noted artist, Arthur Secunda and his wife. An intriguing note on limitation page uses the language : "Exemplaire hors commerce." Overall, an attractive copy.
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- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009457
- Title
- Les Psaumes De La Creation
- Author
- Temple, Frederic Jacques (translator)
- Book Condition
- Used - A Very Good Copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Paris: Editions Robert Morel, 1969
- Keywords
- NAVAJO, CREATION MYTHS, ODETTE DUCARRE, ROBERT MOREL
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art; Indian History and Art;
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About the Seller
Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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Scottsdale, Arizona
About Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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