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Barrons (Famous Peoples Series) [Published Date: 1982]. Hardcover, 22 pp. First English language edition, 1982. Text in English, translated by Ruth Parle Craig. Illustrated by Paolo Cardoni. Brief text and illustrations recount Mozart's childhood and the discovery of his phenomenal musical talent. Depicts the childhood and musical training of Mozart and portrays his popularity as a musician at a very young age.
In very good condition. Illustrated Paper over Boards have light bumping to edges and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Illustrator Paolo Cardoni, born in Rome in 1953, graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Rome. Since 1979 he has collaborated as an illustrator with advertising agencies and with different newspapers, the European, Heron, Gente Viaggi, Atinù, etc. He has illustrated many children's books by Ibi Lepskcy, among them A Albert, Pablito, Marya, Leonardo and this book.