Condition: New. pp. 85.
Condition: New. pp. 85.
Condition: New. pp. 85.
Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
Seller: Libris Hardback Book Shop, Rockingham, VA, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. Cecil Alden (illustrator). Red cloth with bright gilt decoration on front cover and bright gilt lettering on spine, corners and spine ends a little bumped, cover shows slight rubbing. Binding cracking in the center of the book, but all pages are present and secure. Pages tan but clean, no markings. 189 pages. Packaged carefully for shipment in cardboard with U. S. tracking. This book may require extra postage for priority or international shipment.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Cecil Alden (illustrator). First American Edition. Two Georgian-era character sketches of English social life, one of a young, attractive widow so intelligent she confounds all, particularly her principal admirer; the other a matron who lost her youthful beauty to smallpox and her husband to accident, and consoles herself with literature and the romances of her country seat. First American edition from British sheets, with American publisher's title page, Heinemann windmill colophon on back cover. Small grey-brown hardcover, dark green & gilt titling, full color paste-down plate. A delicate binding, but well-preserved, with but light wear, corners rubbed, minor foxing & tanning to endsheets. Text clean; [31] pages, line vignettes, three tipped-in full color plates. Size: 5¼" by 6¾".
Published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1913
Seller: North Slope Books, Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Alden, Cecil (illustrator). First Edition. FIRST Dodd Mead edition in light blue cloth, with gilt decoration and titling on cover and spine; gilt top edges; six beautiful color plates illustrated by well-known animal illustrator Cecil Alden (1870-1935); 67pp. Very Good+ with light wear at extremities - very nice collectible condition. A wonderful children's story about a bulldog named Pelleas, penned by Belgian essayist Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949). Beautifully published with heavier semi-gloss paper to protect the little hands that would be handling the book! If you collect dog or children's books, this should be in your library! A beautiful collectible copy.
Published by DOUBLEDAY & DORAN & CO., GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, 1932
Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.
HARD BACK RED. Condition: GOOD. ALDIN, CECIL (illustrator). signs of previous water soiling to front cover. clean endpapers. light wear to inner area to title page. pages are very clean. black illustrations throughout. DATE PUBLISHED: 1932 EDITION: 17.
Published by Doubleday, Doran, Garden City, New York, 1932
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
17 pp. Illustrated by Cecil Alden. Small 8vo, publisher's illustrated cloth in glassine. First US edition. A fine copy in chipped glassine.
Hard Cover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Poor condition.Cover is soiled and scuffed. Spine is ripped almost half way doesn.Contents of book are totally pulled out from spine.Large nameplate on inside front end paper. Some edge wear and soiling on inside pictures and one with rip, but most are ok and they all seem to be here.note, shipping prices quoted are for North American standard shipping only. International, expedited or tracked shipping extra.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Alden, Cecil (illustrator). Very Good Condition. No dust jacket. Blue boards with gilt design and title on the cover and spine. Board have some rubbing on the edges in particular the corners and the top and bottom of the spine. 67 pages with 6 illustrations. The pages are printed on nice thick paper with a beautiful printed design. The illustrations are colored and contain cute pictures of the pup drawn by Cecil Alden. Binding is split between page 44/45 but is still solid. End papers have some tanning. No marks on the text block. No marks of previous ownership or inscriptions. A very sweet book. ; Color Illustrations; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 67 pages.
Hardcover. Blue cloth, with gilt decoration on spine & front cover, gilt top edges, 67 pp., 6 color plates. A children's story about a bull-dog named Pelleas, penned by Belgian essayist Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949), and printed on thicker paper for tinier fingers to handle. Augmented with six color plates rendered by English animal illustrator Cecil Alden (1870-1935). G (Covers show average wear along edges and esp. along spine & its head and heel; flyleaves are tanned at edges but they protect the rest of the book from this; only occasional instance of foxing.).
Published by MACMILLAN & CO., ST. MARTIN'S STREET, LONDON, 1932
Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.
HARD BACK RED. Condition: VERY GOOD. ALDEN, CECIL (illustrator). very good cover and spine. very clean endpapers. pages are very clean. pencil writing to title page which states "file under F". 4 Full page Colored illustrations. pages are very clean. colored and black illustrations throughout. DATE PUBLISHED: 1932 EDITION: 63.
Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London, 1929
Seller: Michael J. Toth, Bookseller, ABAA, Springtown, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. Cecil Alden (illustrator). First Trade Edition. Bound in original bevelled patterned tan cloth, stamped in brown. In original dust jacket that has held up quite well - minor chipping primarily to spine ends. Each page is illustrated by Alden. Quality production. 60 pp. Previous owner's neat signature to top of free endpaper and two dog poems affixed to rear pastedown. Scarce in any dust jacket -- this one is well above averate. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode Limited, London, 1927
Seller: Sandra L. Hoekstra Bookseller, Thomaston, ME, U.S.A.
First Edition
cloth. Condition: Very good +. Cecil Alden (illustrator). First Edition. First edition. 4to; vii [iii] 116 [1]pp followed by the printer's device on recto; gilt stamped light brown cloth over board with a dog portrait laid-in a frame, spine gilt stamped; tan endpapers; bookplate to front pastedown; 2 inserted full-page color plates; illustrated frontispiece and title page, illustrations throughout text; light foxing to bookplate and through p. vii, p [117] and rear flyleaf, light scuff to cover corners; very good plus. Cecil Aldin was a British writer and illustrator who may be best known for his dog stories. This book was written for a juvenile audience and gives instructions on owning, training, and showing dogs. Aldin's bull terrier, Cracker, appears on the front cover illustration. BOOKPLATE: The front pastedown contains the bookplate of [Major] Clive Behrens (1871-1935), a member of the British Royal Legion and listed as a Breeder in The Hunter Stud Book, Vol. IX, 1921. Perhaps his most noteworthy accomplishment was his marriage to (Charlotte) Evelina Rothschild in 1899. They lived and raised their family at Swinton Grange, Malton, Yorkshire, built as a wedding gift for them by her father, Nathaniel, 1st Lord Rothschild.
Published by W Thacker & Co, London, 1898
Red hardback cloth covers. Condition: Good. Limited Edition [1050]. G: in good condition. Covers rubbed and marked. Spines faded. Inner hinge cracking. Sporadic foxing and marking. Some pages uncut. Teg. 220mm x 190mm (9" x 7"). 248pp; 358pp; 432pp; 366pp; 368pp; 407pp; 338pp; 368pp; 416pp; 389pp; 361pp; 352pp; 356pp; 407pp; 409pp; 316pp; 463pp; 368pp; 428pp; 336pp; 456pp; 373pp; 375pp. 257 plates (24 in colour) + in-text illustrations. Published 1898-1902. Heraldic book plate on front paste-downs [Sir William Eden. Bart. 'Si sit prudentia']. Very heavy set significant extra shipping needed for overseas. Volume 1: Riding Recollections; 2: Katerfelto; 3: Uncle John; 4: Market Harborough + Inside the Bar; 5: Contraband; 6: M or N; 7: Tilbury Nogo + Scotland and the Moors; 8: Songs and Verses + Bones and I; 9: Black but Comely; 10: The Brookes of Bridlemere; 11: The White Rose; 12: Roy's Wife; 13: Satanella; 14: Digby Grand; 15: Sarchedon; 16: Sister Louise + Rosine; 17: Kate Coventry, An Autobiography; 18: Cerise; 19: The Queen's Maries; 20: Holmby House; 21: General Bounce; 22: The Gladiators; 23: Good for Nothing; 24: The Interpreter.
Published by Doubleday, Doran, 1932
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. HIS APOLOGIES, Doubleday, Doran, 1932, first edition, head of spine ever so gently bumped, else fine in a bit chipped glassine dust-wrapper. Illustrated by Cecil Alden. Rare in dust-wrapper.
Publication Date: 2013
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: new. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago . 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:- 6, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. 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. 6.
Publication Date: 2016
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2016, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. 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, Vol:- , Pages:- 85, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. 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. 85.
Publication Date: 2016
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1913] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2016 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 85, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 85.