Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

Catalog notes

Description

Rand McNally and Company, Chicago. [Published date: 1960]. Hardcover, [32] pages; color illustrations; 16 cm. Rand McNally Junior Elf Book 8066. Interior production code "8-72" on final page.

Condition & notes

In acceptable condition. Glossy pictorial paper-covered boards show noticeable edge wear, corner rubbing, and surface abrasions; front board has a removed price sticker area with paper loss, scattered rubbing, and faint scribble marks. Spine rubbed with small splits at ends. Binding tight. Interior pages age toned; text and illustrations remain clean and bright. Illustrated by Irma Wilde. A retelling of the Grimm brothers tale "Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten," the story of four mistreated animals - a donkey, hound, cat, and rooster - who set off for Bremen to become musicians, outwit a band of thieves, and find a new home together.