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In the second Babar story, Babar and Celeste set off in a balloon, beginning an exciting series of adventures. Escaping from savage cannibals, only to be trapped by a circus owner, Babar knows nothing of his home country's escalating war against the rhinos. But with some help from the Old Lady, Babar returns in time to save the day.This is vintage de Brunhoff--a must for Babar fans and a story sure to charm and engage young readers.

The classic story of literature's most beloved elephant. After his mother is killed by a hunter, Babar avoids capture by escaping to the city, where he is befriended by the kindly Old Lady. Later, with cousins Celeste and Arthur, he returns to the great forest to be crowned King of the Elephants. With the original illustrations from Jean de Brunhoff's 1931 classic, this first Babar story has enchanted generations.

Two volumes. Cream-colored cloth boards made to resemble vellum. Gilt decoration on front and spine. There is discoloration (foxing) to the covers, but not on the spines. Top edge is gilt, others somewhat darkened with age. Inside, very good condition. Pretty pastedowns, strong hinges with no cracks. Owner's name lightly written on front free endpaper. The red marker ribbons survive, although one has become detached. The text is clean and clear. The illustrations are the real stars, some by Childe Hassam. Beautiful little color, Impressionistic vignettes protected by titled tissue paper. A very nice set of volumes. Each measures 5 x 7.25 inches.

14 volume set. Bound in publisher's blue decorated cloth. Plain end pages. Hardcovers. Generally, "good-" bindings and covers. Some of the gutters weakened. Water stains to edge of several volumes. Light wear. Heavy soiling. Book plates stating AB Powells. Several gutters cracked. Contents: Martin Chuzzlewit; Pickwick Papers; David Copperfield; Bleak House; Nicholas Nickleby; Pictures from Italy; American Notes ; Edwin Drood ETC; Barnaby Rudge; Hard Times; Our Mutual Friend; Christmas Stories; Great Expectations;Christmas Books; Uncommercial Traveller; Little Dorrit; Old Curiosity Shop;Reprinted Pieces; Oliver Twist; A Child's History of England; Dombey and Son.