Buy this book on-line Rouse, W.H.D (Retold by): Illustrated by W Heath Robinson : The Giant Crab and Other Tales From Old IndiaCambridge, UK: Minerva Press, 1973 ISBN: 856360104
First thus (originally published in 1879), very good condition, in a good price-clipped dust-jacket - tears to edges, publisher's original grey clothboards illustrated with red blocking to front and spine, ink previous owner's name/address to half title page, 111 pages , illustrated with 7 b/w plates and many b/w line drawings by W Heath Robinson-------------"These old Indian stories for children are skilfull adaptations from the great collection called 'The Jataka', or Stories of the Buddha's former births, a Pali classic that was, in part translated by WHD Rouse. An added stroke of genius is provided by W Heath Robinson's decoration of the 28 stories; 7 plates and many drawings in the text display the artist's unique inventive humour." Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Rouse, W.H.D (Retold by): Illustrated by W Heath Robinson : The Giant Crab and Other Tales From Old India. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, incunabula, livres illustrées, libri antichi and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |