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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 1950s Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated

$50.00

Anonymous (From One Thousand and One Nights) – Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Ali Baba ve 40 Haramiler) – Hürriyet Çocuk Yayınları 1980s Edition

Description:

This is a Turkish edition of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Ali Baba ve 40 Haramiler), published by Nebioğlu Yayınları during the 1950s. The story has been passed down through generations in the oral storytelling tradition and is widely associated with the famous One Thousand and One Nights (Binbir Gece Masalları) collection. This early Turkish edition represents the period when classic fairy tales and folklore were widely adapted and illustrated for young Turkish readers.

The story follows Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter who accidentally discovers the secret cave of forty thieves and learns the magical words that open its entrance. His discovery of the hidden treasure brings him into a dangerous confrontation with the thieves, turning an apparently simple discovery into a tale of greed, deception, courage and cleverness. The famous secret cave and its magical opening phrase have made this one of the most recognizable stories in world folklore.

For collectors, the real charm of this edition lies in its age and presentation. A 1950s Turkish edition of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, especially one containing numerous illustrations throughout the book, offers a wonderful glimpse into the visual culture of mid-century Turkish children's publishing. The combination of an early Turkish edition, a universally recognizable folktale and abundant period illustrations makes this an especially attractive collectible for collectors of vintage children's books, Turkish publishing history, illustrated fairy tales and classic folklore.

Key Features:

• Author: Anonymous (From One Thousand and One Nights)

• Original Title: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

• Turkish Title: Ali Baba ve 40 Haramiler

• Publisher: Nebioğlu Yayınları

• Publication Period: 1950s

• Language: Turkish

• Genre: Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; Folklore; Adventure

• Literary Tradition: One Thousand and One Nights / Binbir Gece Masalları

• Themes: Adventure; Treasure; Greed; Courage; Deception; Cleverness; Good vs. Evil

• Illustrations: Contains numerous illustrations throughout the book

• Collector Appeal: An early 1950s Turkish edition of one of the world's best-known folktales, distinguished by its abundant period illustrations. A particularly appealing piece for collectors of vintage Turkish children's literature, illustrated fairy tales and mid-century publishing.

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