Fables from Africa
Jan Knappert's collection of 36 tales
Author
Jan Knappert, illustrated by Jeroo Roy
Publisher
Evans Brothers, London, 1980
Printing Details
First edition, first edition. Hardback in dustwrapper. 21.5 × 15cm, 64pp.
A collection of 36 fables from all over Africa. These moral tales are mostly populated by animals taking the place of humans. Some are of Muslim origin and have a religious lesson. The book is illustrated by Jeroo Roy, an Indian artist.
Condition
A good copy. The book itself is in very good condition with a neat previous owner's name to the ffep. The dustwrapper is sun-faded to the spine and a little rubbed but otherwise sound.
ISBN
0237449854
Price
£20.00
