Constance Hagberg Wright (6 results)

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. 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: 144. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1925 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: 144.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Lewis, Dione Tyrrell (illustrator). Unstated printing, hardcover, the binding is slightly shaken and sits at a mild lean, but remains firm throughout, and the book has bumps the spine ends and cover corners, sunning to the spine and edges, rubbing with smudges, small stains and foxing to the cloth, areas of smudging with a touch of foxing to some pages, and a short closed tear to the head the penultimate leaf. Overall, this is a solid, Good+ copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Lewis, Dione Tyrrell. (illustrator). 1st Edition. viii, 125pp, illustrated. Fairy lore from Chinese writers. Cloth is soiled and stained, soft to corners, contents are clean and tight. 650g.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Dione Tyrrell Lewis (illustrator). First edition. A scarce first edition of this illustrate collection of Chinese folk-lore and myth, retold by Constance Hagberg Wright. First edition. Scarce work. Illustrated with ten plates and numerous in-text figures. Collated complete. A collection of folk-tales, fairy-lore, and stories of magic from Chinese history, exploring the idea that a "new" fairy-tale is usually just an old friend in disguise, often birthed by the work of Chinese scholars. With titles including: The Fox-Maiden, The Enchanted Cave, and The Two Gifts, among others. Written by Constance Hagberg Wright, an English author and folklorist. The wife of Sir Charles Theodore Hagberg Wright, the secretary and librarian of the London Library, granddaughter of architect Henry Francis Lockwood, and half-sister of Priscilla Cecilia, Countess of Annesley. Illustrated by her daughter Dione Tyrrell Lewis, an English artist and illustrator. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, sound with light rubbing and fading to the extremities. Markings to the boards with light tide or damp marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Light spotting to the first and last few pages. Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. Quarto, 25.3*19.4cm, viii, 125pp. Black and white illustrations and decorations. Scarce. Photos available upon request.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1925. 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: - 144, 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. 144.