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New York: John H. Eggers [1922]. (stiff paper covers) Not paginated. Very good. Color illustrated cover, black and white and color illustrations. Previous owner's inscription. Illustrations by Harrison Cady. Main character: Buster Bear. (Juvenile).
Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen by Hans Christian Andersen - 1935
by Hans Christian Andersen
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Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen
by Hans Christian Andersen
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London: Cobden Sanderson Ltd, 1935. First edition. Original Binding. Very Good +. Rex Whistler. Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen illustrated by Rex Whistler first edition book 1935 is for sale. This stunning and rare Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen first edition has 10 full page black and white illustrations and numerous smaller illustrations by Rex Whistler. This first edition was published by Cobden Sanderson Ltd in London and measures 6 x 8¼ inches (approximately). This stunning Rex Whistler first edition book has 48 Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales that includes The Little Match Girl, The Little Mermaid, The Nightingale, The Red Shoes, The Snow Queen, The Tinder-Box, The Ugly Duckling, The Wild Swans, Thumbelina, and many more classic children’s stories. The original binding is red with cream coloured decoration, and gilt decoration with gilt lettering. The binding is in exceptional Very Good condition with slight fading to the spine, light knocks to the top and bottom of the spine, and slight shelf lean. There are 470 numbered pages, all edges rose-coloured tinted, wonderful decorated endpapers, that are in Near Fine condition with only very occasional spotting, and a neat inscription to the front pastedown.. Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen Illustrated by Rex Whistler is a very rare and collectable first edition book packed with wonderful short stories and great illustrations.
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- Publisher Cobden Sanderson Ltd
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1935
- Keywords Hans Christian Andersen, Fairy Tales, illustrations
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Buster Bear Invites Old Mister Toad to Dine (Main character: Buster Bear.)
by Burgess, Thornton W. (Main character: Buster Bear; Illustrations by Harrison Cady.)
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Sylvie and Bruno/Sylvie and Bruno Concluded 2 Vol.
by Carroll, Lewis (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson).
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Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia
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In 2 volumes, frontispiece with titles to each volume (including tissue-guarded to first volume), illustrations in text throughout.Sylvie and Bruno Concluded is in the people's edition cover with original uncancelled title page First Edition, Reprint
Slight rubbing and marking to covers and to endpapers; with bumping to corners, some foxing and marking to first and last few leaves of second volume, both volumes in good condition , green cloth, red and black illustration to upper boards with red borders and black decorative titles, black decorative titles with red detail to lower boards and spines.
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The Crusades / The Story of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem
by Archer, T. A. and Kingsford, Charles Lethbridge
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Athens, Greece
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Second impression. xxx+467 pp.+1 folding map h.t. 20,2x14,5 cm. The Story of the Nations / T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1899. --- Pictorial cloth gilt (publishers binding). Some wear to extremities. B&W illustrations. Tight binding. Occasional light foxing. Unmarked.
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CARSON OF VENUS Argosy Magazine Jan- Feb 1938 Custom Display Case
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Troup , Texas, United States
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Please note that the listing is for a Slipcase only. Contact Me for Custom Slipcases made to order. Each slipcase is individually hand made from the highest quality materials using time honored traditional techniques, and it is important to note that there are no acidic glues, resins, or epoxy mixes in their construction. Any paper and cloth products used are also acid free. Please note that this case has been designed to fit the 1st Edition / 1st Printing of the title and other copies are not guaranteed to fit. Specifications - 1st Edition 1st Printing Custom Slipcase - 1/4 Inch Moisture Resistant Customwood 300 gsm Textured Cardstock - Cloth lining - Titebond non-toxin original wood glue.. Slipcase Only. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Slipcase.
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King of the Wind
by Marguerite Henry
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Temperance, Michigan, United States
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1964 Copy of 1958 Newbery winner. 16th printing. Hardcover. Dust jacket has a large tear on the bottom near the spine. Also wear along the edges. Boards have same picture as dust jacket. Boards are in very good condition showing very little wear. Spine is tight. Pages are age toned but clean, not torn and the corners are not bent. No offensive odors. Shipped in a bubble envelope with tracking confirmation. Proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to our local library. Thanks for your support.
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DRACULA - Westmister 1st Edition - Custom Display Case with Rear Panel
by Bram Stoker
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Troup , Texas, United States
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Please note that the listing is for a Slipcase only. Contact Me for Custom Slipcases made to order. Each slipcase is individually hand made from the highest quality materials using time honored traditional techniques, and it is important to note that there are no acidic glues, resins, or epoxy mixes in their construction. Any paper and cloth products used are also acid free. Please note that this case has been designed to fit the 1st Edition / 1st Printing of the title and other copies are not guaranteed to fit. Specifications - 1st Edition 1st Printing Custom Slipcase - 1/4 Inch Moisture Resistant Customwood 300 gsm Textured Cardstock - Cloth lining - Titebond non-toxin original wood glue.. Slipcase Only. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Slipcase.
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Anglo Saxon Britain.
by Grant Allen B.A.
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Scarborough , North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Soc. For Christian Knowledge. Brighton, 1891. Very good. 12 17 2.5. Red leather spine with gilt decoration and banding. title plate missing. Red cloth boards with gilt King Edward VI grammar school emblem on the front board. Spine scuffed, title plate missing
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Childe Harold.
by Lord Byron
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Scarborough , North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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NZ$192.78
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Dark green leather binding With gilt banding decoration and title on the spine. Gilt decorative design on both boards. All edges gilt.
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Longfellow's Poetical Works.
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Scarborough , North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Green grained leather binding with raised banding, gilt decoration and title on the spine. Gilt title and decoration on the front board. All edges gilt. In a black protective box.
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Yachting. Volume I. Badminton Library.
by Lord Brassey. Sir Edward Sullivan
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Scarborough , North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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NZ$194.92
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Brown cloth binding with title on the spine and front board.
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Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen
by Hans Christian Andersen
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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NZ$60.22
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New York: Oxford University Press, 1936. First Thus. Hardcover. Fine. Octavo. Rex Whistler. Original green gilt designer cloth with illustrated endpapers and the date on the title page. A beautiful edition of these classics by a noted British artist. Clean, unmarked and bright in gleaming gilt.
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Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen
by Hans Christian Andersen
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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London: Cobden-Sanderson, 1935 . Cloth. Near Fine. 8.5" by 6.5". Rex Whistler. A lovely edition of the fairy tales of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated throughout by artist Rex Whistler. A delightful copy of Whistler's edition, in a pink cloth variant of the publisher's binding.With an illustrated title page, ten full page illustrations, and further vignette illustrations, all the work of Rex Whistler. Collated, complete.Whistler was a celebrated British artist, who painted murals and society portraits, and designed theatrical costumes. He was killed in action at Normandy in 1944, aged just 39 years.Including the classic fairy tales and legends the Snow Queen, the Red Shoes, the Ugly Duckling and the Three Swans, alongside many others.With a former owner's inscription, dated Xmas 1941, to the half title. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, lovely. Minor bumping to back strip head and tail, with light fading to back spine. Inscription to half title. Internally,…
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Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen
by Hans Christian Andersen
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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London: Cobden-Sanderson, 1935 . Cloth. Near Fine. 8.5" by 6.5". Rex Whistler. A delightful edition of the fairy tales of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated throughout by artist Rex Whistler. A lovely copy of Whistler's edition, in a pink cloth variant of the publisher's binding, and with the head, tail and fore edge of the text block dyed pink.With an illustrated title page, ten full page illustrations, and further vignette illustrations, all the work of Rex Whistler. Collated, complete.Whistler was a celebrated British artist, who painted murals and society portraits, and designed theatrical costumes. He was killed in action at Normandy in 1944, aged just 39 years.Including the classic fairy tales and legends the Snow Queen, the Red Shoes, the Ugly Duckling and the Three Swans, alongside many others.With a faint former owner's inscription to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With pink text block fore edge. Externally, lovely, with minor bumping to…
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Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen: Illustrated by Rex Whistler.
by ANDERSEN, Hans Christian
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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London: Cobden-Sanderson Ltd, 1935. WHISTLER, Rex. . ANDERSEN, Hans Christian. Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen. Illustrated by Rex Whistler. London: Cobden-Sanderson Ltd., [1935]. First edition. Octavo. 470 pp. One of 200 copies, signed by Rex Whistler on half-title. Illustrated with 10 full page black and white illustrations and numerous others throughout. Endpapers repeat the cover design in green. Full white buckram, elaborately decorated in gilt on covers and spine by Leighton-Straker Bookbinding Co. All edges gilt. Previous owner's neat gift inscription on blank endpaper, dated 1936. Evidence of bookplate removal on verso of front free endpaper. An extremely fine, fresh copy. HBS 67325. $1,350.
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Secret Splendor (Silhouette Classics, No 11)
by Claire, Erin St (Sandra Brown)
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Olive Hill, Kentucky, United States
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Silhouette, 1992. Paperback. Very Good. Sandra Brown writing as Erin St. Claire, 253 pgs
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Bloody Sunrise
by Spillane, Mickey
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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NZ$18.87NZ$7.55Save NZ$6.58!
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1965 - First Edition stated - A Tiger Mann Mystery - "...for Tiger is told on his wedding day that he is needed for Operation Plato." - book: very good - tight, sound, and square - no previous owner markings - dj: vibrant colors with some rubbing to the black base and abstract sun - interesting black and white photo of Spillane on the back cover - a few chips repaired with archival tape - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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The Republic Of Plato: A New Version Founded On Basic English
by Richards, I.A
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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1942 - noted on the copyright page as "A WARTIME BOOK This complete edition is produced in full compliance with the government's regulations for conserving paper and other essential materials" book: very good -tight, sound, and square, no previous owner marks - moderate edgewear plus rubbing to the boards - some toning from age - no dj - includes a vintage (pre - "The Google") Buccaneer Books Laguna Beach, CA out-of-print book search card
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Mars 1999 (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
by O'Leary, Brian
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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1987 - 1st ed ("1" in number line) - INSCRIBED to include shark-faced rocket cartoon - "Exclusive Preview of the U.S. - Soviet Manned Mission - book: very good - pages show toning from age - dj: very good - some toning from age - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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John Wayne America: Why I Love Her
by Liebert, Billy and Mitchum, John
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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1977 - collectable 1st edition ("1" present) Photographs and stories for each piece of music. Words and sheet music arranged for piano and guitar from John Wayne's best-selling record album... Sheet music for: Why I love Her The Hyphen My Roots Are Buried Here The People An American Boy Grows Up Face the Flag The Good Things The Pledge of Allegiance Why Are You Marching Son? Taps book: very good - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked - dj: very good - not price clipped - some tears/chipping at top of dj have been repaired with archival tape - some overall toning from age - dj wrapped in protective sleeve
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Cognac a Liquid History (INSCRIBED) (FIRST)
by Calabrese, Salvatore
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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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2001 - 1st edition - INSCRIBED by author on the title page "To Anthony Salute 18 03 05" - prior owner inscription "With love for Michelle 26 Dec 2014" - "Seen through the eyes of Salvatore Calabrese, a renowned and respected cognac expert, this book is a personal and insightful perspective on the spirit that earned its image of virility and strength from Napoleon Bonaparte." - book; very good - filled with images - tight, sound, and square - all pages are clean and unmarked, no folded page corners, dj: not price clipped [Price in UK 25.00] - small dime size chip on the back upper left corner repaired with archival tape - slight amount of scuffing - dj in protective mylar sleeve
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Unreal Tournament Bradygames Official Strategy Guide
by Marcus, Phillip
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- 9780744009552
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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Bradbury & Evans, 2007. Covers PC-CD ROM/DVD ROM & Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System 4to sized softcover; 271 heavy glossy pages with color illustrations throughout Brand new, but note some edgewear and blemish to top of back cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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More Than Forever
by McLean, Jay
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- 9781505999471
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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2014. Book Four in the More Than Series 8vo size trade paperback; 369 pages Please note: This book has a Mature Readers Advisory. From back: "Lucy - There is love so fierce it cannot be measured... Cameron - Forever. Everlasting. Eternal. THere is no measure of time... But our forever isn't always." Creased back cover and last few pages, worn corners. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press.
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The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
by Becker, Ernest
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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New York: The Free Press, 1971. Second Edition. Contents include: The Man-Apes; The Origins of the Mind; The Distinctive Human; The Inner World; Socialization: the Creation of the Inner World; The New Meaning of the Oedipus Complex; Self-Esteem; Culture and Personality; Social Encounters: The Staging of Self-Esteem; Culture: the Relativity of Hero-Systems; What is Normal?; What Would A Science of Man Then Be?; Religion: The Quest for the Ideal Heroism. 228 pages. Edgewear; light wear to covers; worn corners and light creases on spine. Deeply creased spine opens flat at pages 60/61. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. 2nd. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A Million Miles from Boston
by Day, Karen
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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2011. 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 215 pages. Signed by author on title page. Stated First Edition From jacket: "(Lucy) wants to get out of Boston and forget her worries about starting middle school and about her father's new girlfriend. Pierson Point is where she feels most like herself, and where memories of her mother, who died when Lucy was six, are strong and sacred. But this summer, nothing is the same. Ian, a boy from home in Boston, comes to Pierson Point...Lucy's father wants his girlfriend to become a bigger part of Lucy's life. Though Lucy struggles against change, she gradually realizes that sometimes, change is for the better. Average wear to jacket; bumped corners and head and heel of spine, owner's name on fep. Autographed Copy sticker on front of jacket; one previously folded page corner. Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits…
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