Duffy and the Devil, by Harve Zemach, with illustrations by Margot Zemach. First edition, published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in 1973.
A beautifully illustrated retelling of a traditional Cornish folk tale, this unusual children's book brings together folklore, the Devil, magic, bargains, and the supernatural. Margot Zemach's distinctive illustrations earned the book the 1974 Caldecott Medal, making it an important example of 20th-century American illustrated children's literature.
This copy has an interesting institutional history: it was formerly held by a Colorado regional library and retains its original library markings, labels, barcode, and card pocket. The boards and binding show noticeable wear consistent with library use, and there is no dust jacket. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition details.
A particularly interesting acquisition for collectors of folklore, children's literature, devil lore, Cornish tradition, illustrated books, and Caldecott-winning works.
First edition • 1973 • Cornish folklore • Margot Zemach • Caldecott Medal • Former library copy
Duffy and the Devil, by Harve Zemach, with illustrations by Margot Zemach. First edition, published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in 1973.
A beautifully illustrated retelling of a traditional Cornish folk tale, this unusual children's book brings together folklore, the Devil, magic, bargains, and the supernatural. Margot Zemach's distinctive illustrations earned the book the 1974 Caldecott Medal, making it an important example of 20th-century American illustrated children's literature.
This copy has an interesting institutional history: it was formerly held by a Colorado regional library and retains its original library markings, labels, barcode, and card pocket. The boards and binding show noticeable wear consistent with library use, and there is no dust jacket. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition details.
A particularly interesting acquisition for collectors of folklore, children's literature, devil lore, Cornish tradition, illustrated books, and Caldecott-winning works.
First edition • 1973 • Cornish folklore • Margot Zemach • Caldecott Medal • Former library copy
