New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1970. First Edition. Near fine in very good plus dust jacket.. First edition of the story of a beautiful bird, captured in an Indian village, that grows sadder and thinner each day - from the library of Diane Wolkstein, the noted folklorist, storyteller and author. 8'' x 10.75''. Original yellow cloth binding with gilt embellishment. Originalunclipped ($4.50) color pictorial dust jacket. Endpapers orange. Illustrated in color. [16] leaves. Ownership stamp of Diane Wolkstein to front flyleaf. Jacket with a bit of edgewear, 1" closed tear to front. Binding with mild edgewear. Sharp and bright.

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Bookseller: Type Punch Matrix (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 42099
Title: THE BIRD FROM THE SEA
Author: Weiss, Renee Karol; Young, Ed
Book Condition: Used - Near fine in very good plus dust jacket.
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Unknown
ISBN 10: 0690144075
ISBN 13: 9780690144079
Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1970
Keywords: 20th century,American,Fairy Tales,Picture Book,Asian American

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