![]() ![]() Brilliantly illustrated by Holland's most popular modern illustrator, Rien Poortvliet. Full of lore, history-and fun-giving important events in Gnome history such as : the Gnome who knew Rembrandt, Mozart's Gnome companion,the secrets of Gnome survival (they average 400 years old) such as medicinal herbs that cure everything from sneezing to sunburn, and the making and significance of the all-important Gnome hat. A book that has become a charming classic since its publication in 1977, the first documentary portrayal of Gnomes (as distinct from Elves, Goblins, Trolls, Kobolds, and Fairies). Rien Poortvliet Gnomes Hardcover 20 April 1979 by Wil Huygen (Author), Rien Poortvliet (Illustrator) 821 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover from 164.00 3 Used from 164.00 Paperback from 138.00 2 Used from 138. A new chapter in the exploration of the lives of the gnomes chronicles a fanciful journey to the gnomes northern land and portrays gnomish technology, history, and the details of daily life. ![]() 212 pp., all in color, with hundreds of illustrations, maps and diagrams. 64.03 7 Used from 60.04 4 Collectible from 40.00. Extended delivery time: This item is fulfilled by Amazon from outside of Canada. Fine (touch of light foxing to the illustrated endpapers) in bright, crisp dust jacket (very unusual thus).Oversized hardcover in dark tan leather decorated in gilt with an image of a gnome on the front cover. Or fastest delivery Wednesday, January 4. ![]() The true first American edition, published simultaneously with the Dutch. ![]()
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