Lang Andrew Bogle Davis Lucien (12 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Bogle, Lockhart & Davis, Lucien & Ford, H.J. & Kerr, C. H. M. & Speed, Lancelot (illustrator). 1915. Good condition with no wrapper. Edited by Andrew Lang. Dark blue cloth, blind decoration to front cover, gilt vignette & title to spine. Top edge gilt. B/w illustrations. Boards rubbed at edges and a little grubby, scuffed. Spine is browned and worn top & tail. Contemporary inscription in ink to front endpaper. Text block browned. Hinges pulled but binding is tight. A few light margin marks. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!.

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 1893. 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: - 370, 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. 370.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. L. Bogle; Lucien Davis; H.J. Ford;; C.H.M. Ford; Lancelot Speed; (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1893 1st edition. Illustrated in b/w. The blue cloth cover is worn ant the edges and corners and there are a few small splits. The binding is still reasonably firm and there are no loose or missing pages but page 27/8 has a tear at the top edge. The first blank page has a previous owner's name. Inside there are some grubby marks and foxing which is mostly moderately light but widespread on some pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. HARDBACK BOUND IN THE ORIGINAL GILT DECORATED CLOTH BINDING, FRONTIS PLUS NUMEROUS FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS + ILLUSTRATIONS AMONG TEXT, MEASURES APPROX 8 x 5 INCHES WITH 14 + 1 + 337 PAGES, MINOR WEAR & CREASE TO CLOTH AT TOP OF SPINE, LIGHT RUBBING TO COVER EDGES, CORNERS BUMPED, NAME TO HALF TITLE, SLIGHT PLAY TO HINGES, FIRST INTRODUCTORY PAGES ARE A STICKING UP A LITTLE PROUD AT TOP PAGE FORE-EDGE, SOME OCCASIONAL LIGHT FOXING OR MINOR MARK TO PAGES & ENDPAPERS. OVERALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH GILT TO COVER BRIGHT. EXTRA POSTAGE COSTS MAY APPLY TO OVERSEAS ORDERS.

Cloth. Condition: Good Only. L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, H.J. Ford, C.H.M. Kerr, Lancelot Speed (illustrator). First edition. A bright copy of this late nineteenth century book of fairy tales by noted author Andrew Lang. The first edition of this work, with frontispiece, numerous illustrated vignettes, and eight illustrated plates. Collated, complete.An anthology of stories for children from Scottish collector of folk and faerie tales Andrew Lang, there are over twenty stories to this volume, including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck' and 'The Kidnapping of the Princes'.Numerous popular illustrators collaborated with Lang on this work, including L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Lancelot Speed, H. J. Ford and C. H. M. Kerr.Containing an inscription of a previous owner to the page recto to the frontispiece: 'Emily Smith, Beech House, Haslington'.This copy came from the library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire, the previous home of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). She was an English socialite and through her mother was the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, bumping to the head and tail of spine and extremities. Slight fading to the spine. Previous owner's inscription to the page recto to the frontispiece. Internally, hinges tender but firm. Book is generally firmly bound. A few spots to the pages and some coloured pencil inscription to the frontispiece, but otherwise pages generally clean. Good Only. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. L Bogle; Lucien Davis; Lancelot Speed; H J Ford; C H M Kerr (illustrator). A bright late nineteenth century anthology of adventurous tales for children. The second printing of this work, with frontispiece, numerous illustrated vignettes, and eight illustrated plates. Collated, complete.An anthology of stories for children from Scottish collector of folk and faerie tales Andrew Lang, there are over twenty stories to this volume, including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck' and 'The Kidnapping of the Princes'.Numerous popular illustrators collaborated with Lang on this work, including L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Lancelot Speed, H. J. Ford and C. H. M. Kerr.Featuring publisher's advertisements to both the front and rear of the work.A contemporary inscription to the half title demonstrates that this work was a gift to 'Catherine', from her godmother, Christmas 1893. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to extremities and spine head and tail. Light discolouration to spine. Generally firmly bound, though slightly strained in places. Contemporary owner's inscription to half title. Scattered spots throughout. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Good. L. Bogle; Lucien Davis; H. J. Ford; C. H. M. Kerr; Lancelot Speed (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of Andrew Lang's classic anthology of children's fairy tales, with engravings from a number of popular illustrators. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. All edges gilt. Ink inscription to the half title, dated 1893. 9 plates including the frontispiece and numerous illustrations in the text. Collated, complete. Many popular illustrators collaborated with Lang on this work, including L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Lancelot Speed, H. J. Ford and C. H. M. Kerr. An anthology of stories for children from Scottish collector of folk and fairy tales Andrew Lang (1844-1912). There are over twenty stories to this volume, including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck' and 'The Kidnapping of the Princes'. A page of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally smart, with a little wear to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Spine is slightly faded. Front hinge is starting to split but is still reasonably firm. Internally, binding is slightly strained in a couple of places but otherwise firm. Faint tidemarks to the bottom of pages 307 to 337, not affecting the text. Good. book.

First edition hard back publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt lettering and designs to spine and upper panel, all edges gilt, black end papers. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" xvi, 337, 2 [pp]. Tissue guarded frontispiece and numerous illustrations by L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Henry J. Ford, C. H. M. Kerr, and Lancelot Speed. Couple of faint fox spots to end papers, minute rubs to spine tips. In Very Good+ clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.

Condition: Near fine. Third edition of this collection of adventure stories, translated and adapted for children by a variety of primarily women authors, selected by Andrew Lang. These true tales of adventure include Casanova's escape from the Doge's palace, Leif Erikson's voyage to North America, and Cervantes's escape from corsairs. Typical for Lang's edited collections, the work to adapt and translate these stories has primarily been accomplished by women with whom he worked, duly credited in the preface, though not the title page. This is a gorgeous copy of a title highly sought for its pictorial cloth binding. 7.25'' x 4.75''. Original blue pictorial cloth elaborately stamped in gilt. All edges gilt, black coated endpapers. Illustrated in black and white throughout by various artists, including tissue-guarded frontispiece by H.J. Ford. One page of ads at rear. xvi, 337, [3] pages. Faint evidence of erasure mark on front fly leaf; ink gift inscription dated "Christmas 1897" to recto of frontispiece. Only a bit of edgewear.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. L Bogle, Lucien Davis, H J Ford, C H M Kerr; Lancelot Speed (illustrator). First edition. A very bright first edition of Andrew Lang's children's anthology, 'The True Story Book'. Illustrated, with numerous vignettes and full page illustrations by a variety of popular artists such as L Bogle, Lucien Davis, H J Ford, C H M Kerr and Lancelot Speed.Comprising over twenty stories including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck', 'The Kidnapping of the Princes', 'Adventures of Bartholomew Portugues a Pirate'.Professionally rebacked, with the original spine laid down.This was the first of four 'story books' created by Lang, who is best known for his colourful 'Fairy Book' series. The binding to this work matches the designs of the first edition fairy books. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally rebacked, with the original spine laid down. Boards preserved. Externally, generally smart with light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light spots to pages. Very Good Indeed. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Bogle, L., Davis, Lucien., Ford, H.J. et al (illustrator). 3rd Edition. 8vo. Pp xiv, 337. Frontis and illustrations throughout. Original pictorial cloth, gilt. All edges gilt. Damp-staining to top corner of both boards. Scattered foxing throughout, mostly light occasionally moderate. The d/w shows plenty of wear, tears & soiling with losses to head |& foot of spine panel.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, H.J. Ford, C.H.M.Kerr and Lancelot Speed (illustrator). 1st Edition. Please email for Photographs or further information. Very Good - Minor bumping to spine top and tail, previous owner inscript on first blank page and previous owner bookplate. Please see photos as part of condition report 1893 1st Edition , THE TRUE STORY BOOK By Andrew Lang Andrew Lang FBA (31 March 1844 ? 20 July 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him. Illustrated By: L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, H.J. Ford, C.H.M.Kerr and Lancelot Speed Format: Hardcover, Language: English Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Published By: Longmans, Green and Co, London quarto (4to 9+1?2 × 12 241 × 305),Pages 337 ISBN: The True Story Book is the fifth in the series of Fairy Books by Andrew Lang. Contains 24 true stories, mainly drawn from European history, including: A Boy among the Red Indians; Casanova's Escape; Adventures on the Findhorn; Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates; Prince Charlie's Wanderings; The Story of Kaspar Hauser; The Tale of Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift; The Worthy Enterprise of John Foxe; The Adventure of John Rawlins; The Escape of Cæsar Borgia from the Castle of Medina del Campo; The Conquest of Montezuma's Empire, and more. SKU: BTETM0002208 Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg.