Published by Yesterday's Classics, 2008
ISBN 10: 1599152398 ISBN 13: 9781599152394
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Wireman, Katharine R (illustrator). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Published by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, Boston, 1912
Seller: Henry E. Lehrich, Allentown, PA, U.S.A.
Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Katharine R. Wireman (illustrator). ****PICTURE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL UPON REQUEST.**** 91 bordered pages; green decorative cloth with orange and gold design. Darkened spine and edgewear to boards. Inscription. Front hinge weak.
Published by Toronto: McClelland & Goodchild, 1912
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Illustrated cloth cover shows minor wear and rubbing, edgewear. Profusely illustrated, pages are lightly tanned and mostly clean.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, 1912
Seller: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Some spots/wear to cover; 8.40 X 6.20 X 0.90 inches; 90 pages.
Published by Houghton, Mifflin Co., Boston / New York, 1916
Seller: Ann Open Book, Lansing, MI, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Katharine Mifflin Wireman (illustrator). First Illustrated Edition. Signed by Author(s).
Later printing. Hardcover book complete in its original pictorial dust jacket. 20 cm. 69 pp. Contains black-and-white illustrations. In 1917, the story was adapted as the silent movie "A Bit o' Heaven" starring Mary Louise as Carol, Donald Watson and Ella Gilbert as Mr. and Mrs. Bird and Mary Talbot as Mrs. Ruggles. In very good condition. No ownership marks/writing present within. Hinges tight. Spotting/soiling/staining to the end pages and to some of the interior pages. Heavy chipping/soiling/staining to the dust jacket. Scarce in jacket.
Published by Houghton- Mifflin, Boston, 1912
Seller: Deborah Fiegl, Bookseller, Perry, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good ++. Katharine R. Wireman (illustrator). 1st Edition. A stated 1st, published September 1912. Dark green embossed covers, decorated with gilt and red lettering, gilt birds and candles on the front cover, bright and clean. The spine has gilt lettering and decoration, the gilt showing light rubbing. The binding is tight, the book and text are clean. Light soiling to a few pages throughout book. The illustrations by Wireman are all Fine, including the tissue guarded Frontis, which is without foxing.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1912. 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: : - 122, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 122.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston & New York, 1912
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Katharine R. Wireman (illustrator). First Thus. Squarish 8vo. Pp. x, 90. Frontis. duotone illustration with tissue guard. Illustrated with duotone reproductions of Wireman drawings, decorative running heads. Green cloth, titles and decorations printed in gold, red and green on the cover and spine. Edge-wear, light stains to covers, front hinge starting, youthful owner signature (Dorothy Guth) in pencil on front endpaper. The story of Carol Bird, a loving and generous child born on Christmas. A "Prefatory Letter" is addressed to "my first book" re-issued in finer dress than the 1888 first edition with Wireman illustrations. Wiggins first published this story privately in 1886 in support of the first free kindergarten in San Francisco, which she led from 1878-81. Former owner name in childish pencil twice on the front endpaper ("Dotty Lobrano") is that of Dorothy Lobrano Guth, goddaughter of E. B. White, longtime New Yorker staffer and editor of The Letters of E. B. White. .
Published by Houghton Mifflin & Company, Boston, 1912
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Wireman, Katharine R. (illustrator). First thus Edition / 1st Printing. First thus edition / First printing. Good, no dust jacket, Gold decorations & lettering on spine are darkened, gold decorations on front cover are darkened around the edges, slight rubbing at top & bottom of spine, front inner hinge slightly loosened near the bottom. 17 x 22cm. hard cover. 91pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Wireman, Katharine R. (illustrator). Reprint. Originally written in 1886, this is a 1912 printing, a more scarce edition featuring the pen-and-ink sketches & color (black/gray/white/red) illustrations by prolific female book artist Katharine R. Wireman. 91 pages. Small hardcover 8vo (6.75" x 8.5") is covered in green cloth over boards with red & lighter green illustrations of birds, candles, & holly & red script lettering to front & spine. Condition is Fair: heavy rubbing & fraying to cloth at all extremities, exposing underlying boards in some spots. Both hinges are cracked, but the text block is securely stitched save for a completely loose frontispiece, which is also torn. Generally quite clean inside, with the occasional smudge. Unmarked save for old gift inscription dated 1920 to ffep. A charming Christmas favorite with delightful vintage illustrations! Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays, Pacific time; later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.
Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1912
Seller: Sheafe Street Books, Portsmouth, NH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Katharine R. Wireman (illustrator). Decorative green cloth, lots of ornate gilt on cover. Tissue protected frontispiece. Charmingly illustrated in early 20th century style. Binding is tight, no loose pages. Slight wear on edges of spine. Inscription on front end paper dated 1916.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1912
Seller: Live Oak Booksellers, Langley, WA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Katharine R. Wireman (illustrator). Square 8vo. 91p. Delightful illustrations, headpieces, tailpieces and initial letters by Katharine R. Wireman. Green cloth with an elaborate Arts & Crafts Style design in green, red, and gilt of Christmas candles, holly, and birds and with title and author in gilt and red and with similar decorations on the spine. Binding designer unknown (Katharine R. Wireman?). Very minor wear to extremities with the corners just barely worn through, previous owner's attractive book plate, else near fine with no internal markings. No dust jacket.
Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston MA, 1888
Seller: Longs Peak Book Company, Loveland, CO, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Katharine R. Wireman (illustrator). 1st Edition. Wiggins, author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and other children's books, wrote the novel of a baby born on Christmas day who grows to be a contributor to her small town even though she's struck with a life threatening illness.Interestingly, the cover is entitled The Birds Xmas Carol while the title page spells out Christmas. This copy is in good condition with a tight, straight binding showing wear on the cover corners and binding. The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping.
Published by Houghton Mifflin, New York, 1912
Seller: Aamstar Bookshop / Hooked On Books, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
Association Member: RMABA
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Wireman, Katharine (illustrator). GLASS/B-Very good regular size hardcover; po book plate, minor edge wear, spine titles fading. 90pp. green w/gilt titles Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston & New York, 1912
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Katharine R. Wireman (illustrator). Later edition. Square 8vo. Pp. [xi], [5], 91, [1]. Colour illustrations throughout by Katharine Wireman. Publisher's decorated cloth boards, stamped in gilt, red and green. A few light scuffs to the rear board, corners and spine ends very lightly bumped, clean throughout and the binding tight and square. A pretty fresh copy.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Wireman, Katharine R. (illustrator). Green cloth over boards. Decorative gilt, red and green on covers and spine. Front endpaper has a bit of newsprint staining, newsprint since removed. Color frontis and illustrations and decorations on each page. DJ has a large V front from front panel. Edges are worn. In archival cover.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912
Seller: Sandra L. Hoekstra Bookseller, Thomaston, ME, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very good +. Katharine R. WIREMAN (illustrator). [HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS] [WOMAN AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR]. Katharine R. WIREMAN, illustrator. 8vo square; xvi, 90, [2]pp; dark green cloth over board, lettering in orange on front and spine, pale green borders of birds, two sets of green candles and holly on front; gift inscription dated 1918 on ffep; illustrated caps, tailpieces and headlines; illustrated half-title and title page; 4 plates in including fp in b&w and red; illustrated throughout in b&w; a few fingermarks, rubbing to corners; very good plus. BAL 22664. A lovely copy of Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin's classic tale of Christmas, lushly illustrated throughout in black and white on cream-colored stock. This reprint of the 1889 edition includes a "Prefatory Letter" dated April 1912 in which Wiggin addresses the book as "my dear first-born" and "in an altogether new dress" bids it blessing on its "second journey into the world." Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American author, composer, and educator, at one time serving as the head of a Kindergarten Normal school in California. The Story of Patsy was her first book, but A Birds' Christmas Carol brought her literary success. She is best known for her children's novel, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Katharine Richardson Wireman (1878-1966) was a prolific and successful artist and illustrator, working for many of the early 20th century periodicals.
Hardcover. Katharine R. Wireman (illustrator). 1st illus. ed.