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Nine Unlikely Tales For Children: Available Copies

This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 213

Ernest Benn edition on blue cloth 7th impresssion with colour frontispiece plate & dedication on the end papers

No date but an early edition - possibly 1910. Red decorated cloth boards with gilt lettering and illustrations on upper board and spine.Top edges gilt. Condition: light wear to extremities including small tears at top of spine, some darkening on spine and half of fep cut out.

Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1901 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 323 Language: English Pages: 323

Blue boards with faded spine.Name on inside board. Illustrated. Sixth impression.

Illustrated version; therein lies the rub. There are twenty seven b/w illustrations. At least a half of them have been coloured in, presumably by a child reader. On the whole this was done carefully. Appealing or appalling? (More photos available on request but see listed examples). Top edge gilt. Other condition-related features: decorated red cloth boards are a little faded in places. Tail of spine a little rubbed. Front pastedown/endpaper: binding material visible. The pages are mildly to moderately tanned with occasional spotting throughout; more evident on the preliminary and final ones. pp. xiii, 297 + 16 pages, with illustrations, about other works, entitled E. Nesbit's Children's Stories. 16mo. Fourth Impression, 1923. Please note that, depending on destination, we may request an additional payment to cover any extra shipping/postage charges. Proceeds to Amnesty International. Abe2352.

Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 323, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 323

7th imp, good blue cloth hardcover. No dj. 297p. ill. Page edges browned, owners initials on endpaper. Stories include The cockatoucan ; Wherewouldyouwanttogo ; The blue mountain ; The prince, two mice and some kitchen maids ; Melisande ; Fortunatus Rex and Co ; The sums that came right ; The town is in the library, in the town is the library ; The flush usurper

Two later printings of children's works by celebrated author Edith Nesbit, with both works being illustrated throughout. Two works from Socialist Edwardian author Edith Nesbit, known for such works as 'The Railway Children', and the Bastable and Psammead series of children's novels.The first of these works is the 1923 fourth impression of 'Nine Unlikely Tales for Children'. Illustrated with a frontispiece and over twenty vignette illustrations.With sixteen pages of advertisements to the rear.The second work is the 1925 thirteenth impression of 'The Story of the Treasure Seekers', which was first published in 1899.Illustrated with a frontispiece and six plates. Collated, complete.Frontispiece of 'Nine' hand coloured by prior owner. Former owner's inscriptions to a front blank or free endpaper of each volume. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Bumping to back strip head and tails, with fading to 'Nine' back strip. Ink mark to centre of 'Nine' front board. Front hinge of 'Seekers' strained, and a touch tender. Inscriptions to front free endpapers. Internally, 'Nine' firmly bound, with 'Seekers' strained, and frontispiece tenderly held. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd spot or handling mark. Frontispiece of 'Nine' hand coloured by prior owner. Good