The land of green ginger by noel langley6/22/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Abu Ali's first words are "Button-nosed tortoise", which immediately mark him out as fated to perform an important task when he grows up. It tells the story of Abu Ali, the son of Aladdin (who is now emperor of China). The book was originally illustrated by the author, though in 1966, it was re-illustrated with Edward Ardizzone's now classic illustrations. The Land of Green Ginger is a 1937 book for children by Noel Langley. Previous owner's bookplate on front end-paper. Pages themselves are clean and unmarked with light foxing. Small tears and marks on the inside of the dust-jacket, which has light scuffs and creases. Spine has some bumping at top and bottom. Slight shelf-wear to boards, with light stains and marks on front and back. In very good condition brown cloth binding with gilt title on the spine. First Hardcover Edition, published in paperback in 1966, itself a re-illustrated edition from the original 1937 book. ![]()
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