Jo Stevenson (92 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelving wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day. Jo Polseno (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Jo Polseno (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Jo Polseno (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good, with minor edge wear. Companion Library Edition. The book is in good condition, maintaining the integrity of its hardcover binding. The dust jacket is intact, showing minor edge wear typical of its age. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or library markings. Overall, this edition is well-preserved, making it a valuable addition to any collection. Jo Polseno (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. The adventures of sixteen-year-old orphan, David Balfour, who was kidnapped by his villainous uncle but later escaped and became involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Jo Polseno (illustrator). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Reprint. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 254 pages; Signed by Not signed; Illustrated cloth. There is very light rubbing along the edges of the boards. The spine is straight, binding is tight. Pages are lightly aged, but are clean. 254 pages. Decorative Cloth. Jo Polseno (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover corners and edges are lightly rubbed. Binding is tight. Polenso, Jo, McCann, Gerald (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD HARDCOVER. JO POLSENO (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Pictorial Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Companion Library. Cover shows only slight scuffing at edges. Clean tight copy with no markings. Light spots of foxng to outer edges. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Gerald McCann/Jo Polseno (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Soft Cover, Staple-bound. Condition: Good. No Jacket. s3e 6¾"x9¼"; 144 pages; Pictorial Cover; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. There is general toning of the cover and pages due to age. There is a small tears to the outside edges of the front and back covers. This is a used copy with normal reading wear. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. It contains the following articles: "Roland Garros: The Man Who Put Wings on War" by Arch White House; "Werner Voss: Pride of the Hussars" by Willaim E. Barret; "Georges Guynemer: The Fragile Knight" by William E. Barrett; "Raoul Lufberry: Ace of the Lafayette" by William W. Walker; "Edward Mannock: The Crippled Eagle" by William E. Barrett; "Rene Fonck: The Stork Who Sought Glory" by William E. Barrett; "Ernst Udet: Duel Master of the Sky" by Richard Hanser; "William Barker: Greatest Pilot the World Has Known" by William W. Walker; "Frank Luke: Balloon Buster" by William E. Barrett; "Elliott White Springs: The War Bird Who'll Never Die" by William E. Barrett. Edward A. Knapp (Drawings); Jo Kotula (Cover Painting) (illustrator).…

Printer Wrapper. Condition: Good. small chip on upper wrapper page; prior owner's name inked on title page. Chaunan, Manhar; Storery, Pam; Lawrence, Jo; Venning, Sue (illustrator). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 248 pp. (Swift). 263 pp. (Stevenson). The lightest of rubbing to the cover edges. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean. Jo Polseno and Gerald McCann (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Companion Library, 2 Books in 1, slight shelfwear, owner's name. McCann, Gerald; Polseno, Jo (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The Book Has Moderate Edge Wear. Sound Hinges With No Ownership Information Present. Mccann, Gerald; Polseno, Jo (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Stevenson, Robert Louis. Kidnapped. Illustrated by Jo Polseno. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1965. Companion Library Edition. Octavo (8 × 5½ in.), illustrated hardcover, yellow-and-white patterned endpapers, 192 pp. No dust jacket as issued. Copyright page dated 1965 with LCCN 65-17192. A bright, clean vintage copy from Grosset & Dunlap's Companion Library of Classics series, featuring Jo Polseno's expressive black-and-white illustrations. Binding tight; light rubbing to extremities, minor edgewear, interior clean and unmarked. Stevenson's 1886 adventure classic follows sixteen-year-old David Balfour, betrayed and kidnapped by his uncle and cast aboard a brig bound for the Carolinas. Surviving shipwreck, pursuit, and political intrigue in the Scottish Highlands, David fights to reclaim his inheritance and freedom. This mid-century edition captures the spirit of the tale for young readers with sturdy boards and timeless artwork, part of a beloved G&D series that introduced generations to literary classics. Jo Polseno (1924-2001)and became known for his distinctive illustrative work in mid-20th-century American publishing. He contributed to a number of children's and young reader classics, most notably for Grosset & Dunlap's Companion Library and similar educational or library-bound reprints. His style combined fine-art sensibility with accessibility - using confident brushwork and expressive composition to appeal to young readers while maintaining painterly quality. Polseno studied art in New York and later taught illustration and painting; he was long associated with the Rhode Island School of Design and the New England art community. Beyond book illustration, he produced murals, portraits, and landscapes, and was represented in exhibitions in the 1960s-1980s, particularly in New England galleries. While not a household name in illustration, Polseno is respected among collectors of mid-century juvenile editions for his dynamic, human-centered depictions and his ability to capture narrative emotion - especially in adventure classics like Kidnapped, Treasure Island, and Robinson Crusoe. Jo Polseno (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 248, 263 pages. Illustrated by Jo Polseno & Gerald McCann (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

paperback. Condition: Gut. 160 Seiten *Werktagsversendung innerhalb von 24 Stunden* -- Exempl. in einem guten Gesamtzust., geringe Gebrauchsspuren möglich -- ISBN: 9783896024954 Alle Sendungen werden mit beiliegender Rechnung, inkl. ausgewiesener MwSt., verschickt. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 514. …

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condition: Bien. Traducción de José Antonio Bravo El servicio contrareembolso tiene un coste adicional de 3 euros. Todos nuestros libros son de segunda mano. Biografía (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. no dust jacket visible. The book is in good condition, with some signs of wear typical for its age. The hardcover binding is intact, although the absence of a dust jacket is noted. The pages are clean, and the illustrations remain vivid. There are no inscriptions or library markings, preserving its collectible quality. Jo Polseno (illustrator).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.