Search Results: Authors starting with A from CraigsClassics

"Teddy Bear and Other Songs from 'When We Were Young'" by A.A. Milne with music by H. Fraser-Simson. 1926 1st American edition; E.P. Dutton & Company; New York. The book features illustrations by E.H. Shepard, the illustrator of the original Winnie-the-Pooh books. There are 14 songs in all, as follows: Disobedience; The Alchemist; Jonathan Jo.; The Four Friends; Independence; Before Tea; Bad Sir Brian Botany; Sand-between-the-Toes; Puppy and I; Daffodowndilly; Rice Pudding; Teddy Bear; At the Zoo; If I were King. The book measures 12 3/8" tall x 9 3/8" wide.Condition:Light soiling to the covers. Each cover has a small ding/dent at the top edge. Wear to the cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. The pages are mostly clean with only some occasional smudging. Overall the book is in Good+ condition.

Nice condition vintage copy of "The Bull Calf and Other Tales" by A.B. Frost. Uncommon with its original dust jacket. 1924; Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. The book is a collection of ten short stories told in cartoon-style format. The dust jacket is un-clipped with the original price intact on the front flap. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.From the dust jacket: "A.B. Frost, a painter of distinction, as well as the dean of American humorous artists, both in the field of the broadly comic and as an illustrator of humorous subjects demanding more subtle powers, holds a place unique among American artists. This delightful volume, now revised and reissued after being out of print for sixteen years, contains some of his most hilarious work."Condition:Clean covers and spine; sharp corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are clean and white and nearly appear unread with only a small, light smudge on pages 64 and 65; there is a name… Read More

This is an antique copy of "A Selection of One Hundred of PERRIN'S FABLES" Accompanied with a Key by A. Bolmar. 1860; Blanchard and Lea; Philadelphia. "Containing the text, a literal and a free translation, arranged in such a manner as to point out the difference between the French and the English idiom." The book is written in both English and French. There is a 12-page publisher's catalog at the back.Condition:Some light soiling to the covers; there are a few small stain spots at the top of the front cover. The cover corners are worn/rounded, as are the top and bottom edges of the spine; pieces missing at the top and bottom edges of the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. The pages are lightly age-toned with only some occasional light foxing (though heavier on the end papers and pastedowns). Overall the book is in Good+ condition.

"Pathfinders of the West" - Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest by A.C. Laut. 1904 1st edition (with "Published November, 1904" stated on the copyright page); The Macmillan Company; New York. Nicely illustrated with a map of the "Great Fur Country" and dozens of illustrations by Frederick Remington and others. Gilt top page edges. The book chronicles the adventures of explorers LEWIS AND CLARK, Pierre Esprit Radisson, and Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Verendrye.Condition:Clean front cover and spine with bright gilt; the back cover has a very small and light stain near the center. Sharp cover corners. Bright gilt top page edges. Tight binding with no loose pages. There is a crack at the front hinge between the end paper and half title page resulting in the front cover being just a bit shaky. Nice interior - the pages are mostly clean and white with only a few random light smudges found. Pages 374/375 are attached at the outer edge. Overall… Read More

"Our Birthdays Toward Sunset ~ Seventy One to One Hundred" by A.C. Thompson. 1892 1st edition; Thomas Y. Crowell and Company; New York and Boston. From the author's Preface: "My thoughts turn with special tenderness toward surviving acquaintances, and others of advanced age. The hope of contributing healthful thoughts and facts for the comfort of such has inspired the present volume. Each year begins with a poem. There is an Index of Names at the back. Decorative binding with gilt accents on the spine and at the left edge of the front cover; gilt top page edges.Condition:There is a bit of "bubbling" beneath the cloth on the front cover. Small 1" tear to the cloth on the front cover at the left where it meets the decorative gilt strip. Light soiling to the right edge of the back cover. Tiny cloth tears at the cover corners. Bright gilt top page edges. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are clean with only small stains at the outer edge of pages 260-262. Overall… Read More

"Autumns in Argyleshire with Rod & Gun" by the Hon. A.E. Gathorne-Hardy. 1901; Longmans, Green, and Co.; London. Nicely illustrated with eight full-page plates by Archibald Thorburn. There is an Index at the back. Gathorne-Hardy was an observant naturalist and also a keen shot and fisherman. This book is a "collection of reminiscences of 30 years worth of sporting visits to his brother-in-law's estate at Poltalloch in Argyll" (Scotland).The contents are as follows: Poltalloch; Fallow-Deer at Home; Chasing the Roe; First Impressions of Deer-Stalking; The Herds of Proteus; A Day with a Seal; Out of the Depths; Western Waters; Nil Desperandum; A Day with the Grilse; Loch-Na-Larich; Grouse; Grouse-Driving; Chill October.Condition:Clean front cover and spine; the back cover has a few small, very light stains at the top half. Small cloth tear and a tiny cloth piece missing at the top edge of the spine. Sharp cover corners. Bright gilt on the front cover; the gilt on the spine has faded. Tight binding with… Read More

"With Cochrane the Dauntless" - A Tale of the Exploits of Lord Cochrane in South American Waters by G.A. Henty. 1896 1st American edition; Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. The book features 12 full-page illustrations by W.H. Margetson (all are present). There is a 32-page publisher's catalog at the back.Condition:There is some "bubbling" beneath the cloth at the bottom-left corner of the front cover, and at the bottom edge of the back cover. Tight binding with no loose pages. There is a crack at the rear hinge between the end papers resulting in the back cover being just a bit shaky. Small cloth tear at two of the cover corners. Initials written in red ink on the title page. Light stain at the upper-outer corner of pages 266-268. Some random, light smudges found. Small stain at the bottom-right corner of page 77. Page 106 has a 1" tear at the bottom edge. There are a few small tears at the outer edge of pages 74 & 79. Name written in pencil in old handwriting on front end paper. Overall the book is… Read More

This is a richly illustrated, antique copy of "THE YOUNG BUGLERS" ("A Tale of the Peninsular War") by G.A. Henty. Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Jordan, Marsh & Co.; Boston. This edition features eight full-page illustrated plates, and 11 "plans of battle" maps. From a review: "The heroes of this historical fiction book are two orphaned brothers, Tom and Peter Scudamore. They tell the story of the Peninsular War how they see it through their eyes."Condition:Clean front cover and spine; the back cover has some small, light scratch lines and a small stain at the top-left corner. Sharp cover corners. Tiny cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. The front end paper has an old name written in pencil, and a half-dollar sized piece missing at the top-right corner. The text pages are in nice condition - clean with only initials written in red ink on the title page. Overall the book is in Good condition.

"By England's Aid" - or, The Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604) by G.A. Henty. Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Blackie & Son; London. The book features four maps and 10 full-page illustrations by Alfred Pearse. There is a 32-page publisher's catalog at the back.Condition:Some light soiling to the covers and spine. There are a couple tiny cloth tears at the right edge of the spine. Small cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine, and at the cover corners. Tight binding with no loose pages. Occasional smudges to the pages here and there. Page 13, 14, 18, 70 & 71 each have a stain at an outer margin. Initials written in red ink on the title page. A few random pages (including the frontispiece) were found that have a small tear at an outer edge. Overall the book is in Good condition.

"THE YOUNG COLONISTS" by G.A. Henty. Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); George Routledge and Sons; New York. The book features a frontispiece illustration with tissue guard and other full-page illustrated plates. There is a 16-page publisher's catalog at the back.Condition:Light soiling to the covers and spine. There is a crack at the front hinge between the end paper and half title page resulting in the front cover being shaky. The back cover is firmly in place. The pages are lightly age-toned and mostly clean with only an occasional light smudge/stain (primarily at the outer margin). Initials written in red ink on the title page. Overall the book is in Good- condition.

"The Bravest of the Brave" - or, With Peterborough in Spain by G.A. Henty. Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Blackie & Son; London. The book features eight full-page illustrations by H.M. PAGET (all are present).Condition:There are a few tiny stains spots at the top edge of the front cover. The red cloth on the spine has faded a bit. There is a "waffle"-type outline where the cloth has faded at the center of the back cover. Tight binding with no loose pages. There is an insignificant crack at the front hinge between the end paper and half title page (despite the crack, the front cover is still firmly attached and is not shaky). Nice interior - the pages are mostly clean with only some finger stains on the outer margins of pages 20 & 21, and a few random light smudges found. There is a neatly written name/address/quotation/date (1905) in pen on the back of the frontispiece. Initials have been written in red ink on the title page. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.

"The Lion of the North" - A Tale of the Times of Gustavus Adolphus and the Wars of Religion by G.A. Henty. Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Blackie & Son; London. Nicely illustrated with 12 plates by John Schonberg (all are present; note - the last plate is actually after page 380, and not after page 374 as is stated on the list of illustrations page). There is a 24-page catalog for Charles Scribner's Sons at the back.Condition:Clean front cover and spine; some very light soiling to the back cover. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are mostly clean with only some occasional light foxing (though heavy foxing on the back of the page 230 plate and page 231, as well as on the back of the frontispiece). There are initials written in red ink on the title page. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.

"To Herat and Cabul - A Story of the First Afghan War" by G.A. Henty. 1902 1st edition; Blackie & Son; London. The book features a two-page map of "Afghanistan and North West Frontier of India," and eight full-page illustrations by Charles M. Sheldon (all illustrations are present). There is a 32-page publisher's catalog at the back (with illustrations).Condition:Clean back cover and spine; there are 3 very light, thin stain lines on the front cover that are barely visible. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are clean with only some light smudging at the outer margin of page 50, and initials written in red ink on the title page. There is a neatly written inscription in ink dated 1902 on the front end paper. Overall the book is in Very Good+ condition.

"HIDDEN TREASURES - Why Some Succeed While Others Fail" by H.A. Lewis. 1888; King, Richardson & Co.; Springfield, Massachusetts. The book is "finely illustrated" with full-page drawings. Decorative end papers. Here are a few of the eminent figures who are profiled: Stephen A. Douglass, John Adams, Thomas Edison, P.T. Barnum, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, Benjamin Franklin, Stonewall Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Jackson, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Daniel Webster, Eli Whitney...and many more. Chapters include Success and Failure, Concentration of Effort, Self Reliance, Economy of Time, Causes of Failure. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.From the Preface: "Knowing that everybody desires success, and recognizing the old adage, 'Example is the best of teachers,' we have selected representative characters from the multitude of successful men who have climbed the ladder of success, beginning at the bottom round. These… Read More

Antique copy of "The Home of (George) Washington at Mount Vernon, Embracing a Full and Accurate Description, as well as the Birthplace, Genealogy, Character, Marriage, and Last Illness of Washington" by J.A. Wineberger. 1860; Thomas McGill; Washington. The book features a frontispiece portrait of Washington, and other full-page engravings. Each page contains a decorative border around the text. "Together with Incidents Pertaining to the Burial of Washington, Removal from the Old Family Vault, and His Being Placed in the New Tomb, in a Marble Sarcophagus."The contents are as follows: Mount Vernon; Patentees of Mount Vernon; Origin and Genealogy; Marriages and Deaths; Washington's Marriage; Washington's Courtship; Washington's Birthplace; Mount Vernon Estate; Summer House; The Old Vault; The New Vault; Mrs. Martha Washington; Monuments; The Tomb; Personal Appearance; A Tribute; Washington's Last Days; Washington's Death; The Burial.Condition:Soiling to the covers and spine. Wear to the top and bottom… Read More

"The New Speaker and Declaimer; Containing Prose Poetry and Dialogues for Schools and Exhibitions" compiled by A. Pitts. 1858 1st edition; Higgins, Bradley and Dayton; Boston. The book contains dozens of "specimens" of "American Eloquence" prose works by numerous eminent figures (such as Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Joseph Warren, Horace Greely, Jefferson Davis, James Otis, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay...and many more). Topics include The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Early Days of the Revolution, Early Deeds of Our Fathers, The First Battle-ground of the Revolution, Aspirations for America, The Battle of Bunker Hill, The Boston Massacre, The Patriot's Hope, The Fate of the Indians, The Spirit of Liberty, Deaths of Jefferson and Adams, American Independence, In Memory of Washington, New England and Virginia, Supposed Speech of John Adams, The Puritan...and much more - please see the photos for the complete list of contents.Condition:Both covers have some small… Read More

"Telepathy and Thought-Transference" by Prof. S.A. Weltmer. 1902 1st edition; Becktold Printing and Book Mfg. Co.; St. Louis, MO. With a frontispiece photographic portrait of Weltmer. The contents are as follows: Telepathy and Thought Transference; Telepathic Influence of One Mind with Another; Receptivity to Thought; Thought Forces; Hope as a Factor in Physical Recovery; Varied Manifestations of Telepathy; Inter-Relation of Mind and Brain; Telepathy and Though Transference in the World of Invention; Absent Treatment; Practical Application...please see the photos for the complete list.Condition:Light staining to the covers and spine. Cloth tears at the cover corners; the top-left corner of the back cover is chipped. Cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine, and at the left edge of the spine. Light stain at the upper-outer cover corners. There is cracks at the front and rear hinges between the end papers and pastedowns resulting in the covers being a bit shaky. The front blank end paper has… Read More

"Popular Fallacies" by A.S.E. Ackermann. 1907 1st edition published by Cassell and Company. This copy is inscribed by Ackermann to author G.H. Thring in pen on the front end paper, as follows: "To G.H. Thring, With many thanks for kind assistance. From A.S.E. Ackermann. 22-10-07." There are eight full-page illustrated plates. Interesting subject matter with insight into the prevailing ideas of the early 20th century.The contents are grouped into the following categories: Domestic Fallacies; Fallacies Connected with Ourselves; Animal Kingdom; Vegetable Kingdom; Mineral Kingdom. Musical Instruments; Legal; Historical; Technical and Scientific; Statistics and Numbers; Weather; General Misinformation; Some Misnomers; Miscellanea. There is an Index at the back.Here are a few examples of fallacies examined: That a Thaw Bursts the Water Pipes; That Cats Suck the Breath out of Sleeping Children; That Moths Eat Clothes; That Sugar is Bad for the Teeth; That a Man has One Rib Less than a Woman; That a… Read More

Beautifully illustrated antique set of "The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett. Circa 1880's (there is no date of publication stated); Bradbury, Agnew, & Co.; London. The set features 20 full-page hand-tinted color engravings and 200 black & white woodcuts by John Leech. Complete set in 2 volumes.Condition:Light staining to the covers of volume II. The spine label of volume II has chipped at the bottom-right corner. Sharp corners to all covers. Both volumes are tightly bound with no loose pages. Volume I is in excellent condition on the inside and nearly appears unread. Volume II has a stain at the bottom-right corner of the text block; the stain has bled onto the text pages only on the 2nd blank end paper at the front of the book, and the 2nd to last blank end paper at the back along the lower and outer edges; no other condition issues found with the interior of volume II.

This is a collection of 10 volumes of "THE ROLLO BOOKS" by Jacob Abbott in very good condition. 1855 (per the date on the copyright page); Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.; New York. Each volume contains an illustrated title page and full-page illustrated plates; a couple of the volumes also contain in-text illustrations. This collection constitutes 10 volumes of a 14 volume set.The following 10 volumes are included:1. Rollo Learning to Talk2. Rollo Learning to Read5. Rollo at School6. Rollo's Vacation8. Rollo's Museum9. Rollo's Travels11. Rollo's Philosophy - Water12. Rollo's Philosophy - Air13. Rollo's Philosophy - Fire14. Rollo's Philosophy - SkyCondition:Overall the collection is in Very Good condition. All volumes are tightly bound with no cracks and no loose pages. The covers and spines have occasional patches where the blue cloth has faded (these areas are not stains, but rather areas where the blue cloth is lighter in color). Nice interiors - the volumes are mostly clean on the insides with only a few… Read More