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1887 Johnny Nut and the Golden Goose : Translated by Andrew Lang

1887 Johnny Nut and the Golden Goose : Translated by Andrew Lang

£120.00 GBP
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Johnny Nut and the Golden Goose
Done into English by Andrew Lang

Original French book by Charles Deulin

Published by Longmans, Green, and Co, London, 1887. Illustrated by AM Lynen. Hardback 4to cloth bound book with lovely decorative gilt binding to front cover and spine. Includes illustrated frontispiece. 45 pages in total. 

Johnny Nut, a simple-minded boy, embarks on a quest to taste roast goose from the village of Hergnies. His journey is filled with humorous and magical encounters, including a talking cat, a giant, and a witch. With their help, Johnny overcomes obstacles and ultimately finds the golden goose. The story is filled with whimsical illustrations and is a classic example of French fairy tales from the late 19th century.

CONDITION
A very good copy. Cloth binding in very mint condition. No major damages. Endpapers good. All contents present and pages in good condition with occasional light spotting. Overall a very good copy. 

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