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The Bee-Man of Orn, and Other Fanciful Tales: Available Copies
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The Bee-Man of Orn, and Other Fanciful Tales by Frank R. Stockton
Seller: Firefly Bookstore (Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $4.99
Shipping: $6.50
TOTAL Cost: $11.49
This is a modern reprint of public domain material. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.
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The Bee-Man Of Orn And Other Fanciful Tales by Stockton, Frank R
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Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1887)
Seller: Dale A. Sorenson (Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $9.95
Shipping: $6.00
TOTAL Cost: $15.95
NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1887. First Edition, First Printing (laid endpapers and fly leaves, top edges gilt). 8vo. 193 pages plus 7pp ads. Green cloth, spine letters gilt, very slight loss to head and foot of spine, no owner's name, light blemish to two rear blanks, one corner poorly repaired with clear tape, few fore-edges with tiny tears. Good overall. BAL 1888.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 193 pages
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Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales by Stockton, Frank R.
Hardcover
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Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1887)
Seller: Village Booksmith (Hudson Falls, NY, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $10.00
Shipping: $9.00
TOTAL Cost: $19.00
193 pages. Former owenr's names ofo front endpapers. Corners and edges of backstrip bumped and rubbed. Front cover lightly spotted. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall
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The Bee-Man of Orn & Other Fanciful Tales by Frank R. Stockton
Hardcover
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Publisher: New York: Charles Scribner's Son (1887)
Seller: Betterbks/ COSMOPOLITAN BOOK SHOP (Burbank, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $15.00
Shipping: $4.99
TOTAL Cost: $19.99
12mo. volume in green cloth binding. Condition: minor wear, rubbing & spotting to binding; pages slightly toned; else good. Pages: 193 plus publisher's list.
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $20.03
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $20.03
Paperback. The Bee-Man Of Orn And Other Fanciful Tales presents a collection of whimsical stories that explore the intricacies of identity, self-discovery, and transformation. The central tale features a solitary character who lives peacefully with bees, only to learn that he may have once been a different being. This discovery sparks a journey of introspection and adventure, as the Bee-man seeks to uncover his true nature. Along the way, he faces humorous challenges that lead him to reflect on companionship, bravery, and self-acceptance. The collection showcases a blend of playful storytelling and deeper philosophical musings, inviting readers to explore life's mysteries through fanciful encounters. Stockton's writing, filled with humor and insight, encourages exploration of one s identity and the world around them, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone. Each tale carries an underlying message about the importance of understanding oneself and accepting change. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: HALCYON BOOKS (LONDON, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.19
Shipping: $24.02
TOTAL Cost: $30.21
A clean, tight copy. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING
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The Bee-Man of Orn, and Other Fanciful Tales 1887 [LeatherBound] by Frank R Stockton
Hardcover
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Publisher: (2025)
Seller: S N Books World (Delhi, India) New Book
Book Price: $30.99
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TOTAL Cost: $30.99
BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. Pages: 224. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1887 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. Language: English Pages: 224
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The bee-man of Orn, and other fanciful tales. By: Frank R. Stockton: Frank Richard Stockton (April 5, 1834 - April 20, 1902) was an American writer and humorist, best known today for a series of innovative children's fairy tales that were widely popular during the last decades of the 19th century. by Frank R Stockton
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The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales by Stockton, Frank R.
Hardcover
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Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1887)
Seller: Great Expectations Rare Books (Staten Island, NYC, NY, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $28.00
Shipping: $6.50
TOTAL Cost: $34.50
First edition, second impression of this collection of nine short stories by this ninteenth century American writer. Original green cloth with top edge gilt. One illustration as called for and seven page publisher's catalog appended at end. Number 5 written on front free endpaper in felt marker, else a near fine copy. BAL 18888.
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