The Legend of the Palm Tree.
Rio de Janeiro: Grosset & Dunlap original, (1940); Serviçio Grafico do Ministerio da Educaçao e Suade. lithography by Genaro; paper boards with coloured lithograph, white leatherette spine; large 10.5x12.5; np. Picture Book hardback.
After the rains came a long dry spell, forcing the little boy and his parents to move. Then a kind woman told them about the palm tree, and its many benefits for the people. A Brazilian legend illustrated with striking pictures, taken from lithographs by a Brazilian artist. This is the limited version, printed in Brazil, but slipcase, glassine, and slip are missing.
CONDITION: Good Plus without jacket; no names, toned boards with some pale spots, see jpgs, price tag surface tear on front, paper lifting a bit on upper margin of front board; worn through to 1/16" at spine ends, corner tips worn through; beautiful pages bright and clean, flat except for one margin crease, loosening a bit but no cracks, possibly repaired. Item #18942
Price: $32.00