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The Garden Behind the Moon: A Real Story of the Moon Angel

Author Written and illustrated by Howard Pyle American
Publisher Lawrence and Bullen British
1895
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Object Information
  • Title: The Garden Behind the Moon: A Real Story of the Moon Angel
  • Author: Written and illustrated by Howard Pyle (American, Wilmington, Delaware 1853–1911 Florence)
  • Publisher: Lawrence and Bullen (London)
  • Date: 1895
  • Medium: Illustrations: photogravure
  • Dimensions: 8 11/16 x 6 1/2 in. (22 x 16.5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1972
  • Object Number: 1972.579
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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