Own a piece of Native American art history with this collectible first edition of "Old Father Story Teller" written and illustrated by the legendary Pablita Velarde (Tse Tsan). Originally published in 1960, this book is a beautiful collection of six Tewa legends from the Santa Clara Pueblo.
Velarde’s signature earth-tone paintings bring these ancestral stories to life, capturing the traditions and lifeways of her people. This hardcover edition includes the original pictorial dust jacket, featuring the iconic title painting of "Old Father" recounting emergence stories under a star-filled sky.
Old Father Story Teller by Pablita Velarde – First Edition Hardcover with Dust J
• Dust Jacket: Shows visible wear consistent with age (chips/rubbing/scuffs as seen in photos).
• Overall: Binding remains tight and secure. Please see all images for detailed condition.
• ISBN-10: 0940666103
• ISBN-13: 978-0940666108
• Print Length: 56 pages
• Publisher: Clear Light • • PublishersPublication Date: Roughly January 1, 1990
Target Age: 9–12 years (Grade levels 4–7).
