Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1931. Book. Illus. by Nicolas Kaissaroff. Very Good. Cloth. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Light brown cloth with gilt lettering/design to the front and gilt lettering/design to the spine.This copy is VG. SIGNED and INSCRIBED, ASSOCIATION/PRESENTATION COPY, " For Lyn and Danny with love Ruth Harshaw or Aunt Ruth !" on the half title page. Exterior is modestly sunned to boards, a little more so to spine. Edges generally sharp with a bit of bumping. Decorative EPs. PO ( Lyn) signature on front paste down and again on dedication page. Illustrated. Inside otherwise unmarked, crisp, and tight. SCARCE SIGNED. Only such on Abe as of February 2022. Quite nice. A lovely explanation/mythology of the Gods of Greece meant for a children's audience. .

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Bookseller: Bailey Bonzo Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002315
Title: The Council of the Gods
Author: Ruth Harshaw
Illustrator: Nicolas Kaissaroff
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Follett Publishing Company
Place of Publication: Chicago, IL
Date Published: 1931
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Bookseller catalogs: Childrens;

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