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Texas Toys and Games (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society) (1st Ed)

Texas Toys and Games (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society) by Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. CLEAN COVER AND CONTENT PAGES. New protective mylar applied to dust jacket before shipping. See photos for more information. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston (1990) Marquis James Book + Slipcase

The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston (1990) by Marquis James is a collector’s edition book published by Book-of-the-Month Club, Inc. in New York City. The book is a detailed history and biography of Sam Houston, a prominent figure in Texas and the Republic of Texas, focusing on his role in Texas independence. The book features a fine binding, original printing in English, and is illustrated with special attributes like a dust jacket. This edition also includes a slipcase, making it a valuable addition for those interested in Texas history and the character of Sam Houston.

8 books illustrated by two-time Caldecott medalists Leo and Diane Dillon

Greetings! Old Saratoga Books is pleased to offer a selection of books illustrated by the two-time Caldecott medalists, Leo and Diane Dillon: 1) Mother Goose: Numbers on the Loose, written and illustrated by the Dillons, Orlando, FL: Harcourt Inc., 2007, first printing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Jacket lightly rubbed.A charming and playful counting book with short rhymes and illustrations by the Caldecott medalists. 2) The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, by Nancy Willard, NY: Blue Sky Press, 1993, first printing. VG/VG. Owner name on front free endpaper. An elegant retelling of this classic fairy tale by the late Newbery medalist Nancy Willard. 3) The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, by Katherine Paterson, NY: Dutton, first printing. VG/VG. Gift inscription on verso of front free endpaper. Illustrations in the Japanes ukiyo-e style by the Dillons. Cloth-backed boards. 4) Aida, by Leontyne Price, NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990, first edition. VG/VG. Richly told and illustrated version of Verdi’s opera about the Princess of Ethiopia. Price is the noted opera singer who interpreted this role many times. 5) The Race of the Golden Apples, by Claire Martin, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991, first printing. VG/VG. Remainder mark on page tops, jacket lightly worn. Martin’s elegant retelling of the Greek myth about Atalanta. 6) To Every Thing There is a Season: Verses from Ecclesiastes, NY: Blue Sky Press, 1998, first printing. VG/VG. Jacket lightly rubbed. Verses from Ecclesiastes illustrated by the Dillons in a variety of artistic styles from around the world. 7) Wind Child, by Shirley Rousseau Murphy, NY: Harpercollins, 1999, first printing. VG/VG. An original fairy tale by Murphy with illustrations by the Dillons and with images of sculpture by their son, Lee Dillon. 8) Rap a Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles – Think of That!, NY: Scholastic, 2002, first printing. VG/VG. Lively text and illustrations about the legendary dancer, Mr. Bojangles, by the Dillons. No international shipping for this lot. Thank you for visiting our auctions. Old Saratoga Books owners Dan and Rachel Jagareski have been selling books since 1996. We had an open shop for twenty years in the historic village of Schuylerville and now sell books exclusively online. We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).

8 books illustrated by two-time Caldecott medalists Leo and Diane Dillon

Greetings! Old Saratoga Books is pleased to offer a selection of books illustrated by the two-time Caldecott medalists, Leo and Diane Dillon: 1) Mother Goose: Numbers on the Loose, written and illustrated by the Dillons, Orlando, FL: Harcourt Inc., 2007, first printing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Jacket lightly rubbed.A charming and playful counting book with short rhymes and illustrations by the Caldecott medalists. 2) The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, by Nancy Willard, NY: Blue Sky Press, 1993, first printing. VG/VG. Owner name on front free endpaper. An elegant retelling of this classic fairy tale by the late Newbery medalist Nancy Willard. 3) The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, by Katherine Paterson, NY: Dutton, first printing. VG/VG. Gift inscription on verso of front free endpaper. Illustrations in the Japanes ukiyo-e style by the Dillons. Cloth-backed boards. 4) Aida, by Leontyne Price, NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990, first edition. VG/VG. Richly told and illustrated version of Verdi’s opera about the Princess of Ethiopia. Price is the noted opera singer who interpreted this role many times. 5) The Race of the Golden Apples, by Claire Martin, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991, first printing. VG/VG. Remainder mark on page tops, jacket lightly worn. Martin’s elegant retelling of the Greek myth about Atalanta. 6) To Every Thing There is a Season: Verses from Ecclesiastes, NY: Blue Sky Press, 1998, first printing. VG/VG. Jacket lightly rubbed. Verses from Ecclesiastes illustrated by the Dillons in a variety of artistic styles from around the world. 7) Wind Child, by Shirley Rousseau Murphy, NY: Harpercollins, 1999, first printing. VG/VG. An original fairy tale by Murphy with illustrations by the Dillons and with images of sculpture by their son, Lee Dillon. 8) Rap a Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles – Think of That!, NY: Scholastic, 2002, first printing. VG/VG. Lively text and illustrations about the legendary dancer, Mr. Bojangles, by the Dillons. No international shipping for this lot. Thank you for visiting our auctions. Old Saratoga Books owners Dan and Rachel Jagareski have been selling books since 1996. We had an open shop for twenty years in the historic village of Schuylerville and now sell books exclusively online. We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).