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A Giraffe for France by Leith Hillard (2000, Hardcover, Illustrated) 
A Giraffe for France by Leith Hillard (2000, Hardcover, Illustrated)

 
A Giraffe for France by Leith Hillard (2000, Hardcover, Illustrated)

Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Ltd
Publication Date: 2000-11-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0949284416
ISBN-13: 9780949284419
Product ID: EPID1806840
Description: When, in 1826, the Pasha of Egypt sends a giraffe, the first ever to come to Europe, to the King of France, the giraffe and its entourage create a sensation as they walk from Marseilles to Paris to be presented to the King.
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Synopsis
When, in 1826, the Pasha of Egypt sends a giraffe, the first ever to come to Europe, to the King of France, the giraffe and its entourage create a sensation as they walk from Marseilles to Paris to be presented to the King.

Details
Publication Date:2000-11-01
Illustrator:Sophie Blackall
Edition Description:Illustrated

Size
Height:9.0 in
Width:9.5 in
Thickness:0.2 in
Weight:13.6 oz

Publisher's Note
In 1826 a baby giraffe is captured and sent as a gift to the Pasha of Egypt, who awards the giraffe to the French consul who presents her to the king of France where she becomes very popular because of her long neck.

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