Fox Tales by Ruth Manning Sanders 1976 Hardcover HC Dust Jacket Book Vtg 70s
Fox Tales by Ruth Manning Sanders gathers sly, full-furred folk stories that place the fox at the center of woodland mischief and midnight morals. First published in 1976, this vintage hardcover keeps the language brisk and the animal voices vivid, making it an easy read-aloud for bedtime or a collectible shelf piece for adults who love classic animal fantasy.
Every spread is enlivened by period illustrations that echo the earthy palette of seventies picture books; the artwork pairs neatly with Sanders’ signature storytelling rhythm. A neat inscription on the flyleaf adds personal history without claiming an author signature, giving the copy a gently loved character rather than museum-grade reserve.
The dust jacket shows light scuffing and a tiny edge tear, while the top page block carries the freckled tan known as foxing—fitting for a book literally about foxes. Otherwise the binding is square and pages are clean, ready for reading to ages 2-8 or for display among antiquarian children’s literature.
Collectors seeking first editions, parents after nostalgic bedtime stories, or anyone curating vintage animal tales will find this 1976 Fox Tales a charming blend of read-aloud fun and shelf presence.
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