Leyssac Paul (32 results)
Published by Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., New York 1938
- Hardcover
Seller: Acme Books, Alton, NH, U.S.A.Acme Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. X-library: card pocket inside rear cover, date sheet partly removed from rep. 305 pages, stamp on lower page #15, another on title page. Decorated endpapers. Corners worn through, fading & light soil to blue/green cloth cover. Size: 9 " X 6 1/2". Illustrated By Richard Bennett (illustrator)…. Ex-Library.
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Ally Press Center, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.Ally Press Center
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 6.5 X 9 inches. 305 pages. Green cloth with black type and illustration. Signed and dated by the translator Paul Leyssac on the first blank page. Unmarked, with some light stains to flair edge. Weak back hinge. Signed by Author(s).
It's Perfectly True & Other Stories
Anderson, Hans Christian; Leyssac, Paul (trns.;) Bennett, Richard (ill.)
Published by Harcourt, Brace & World 1938
- Hardcover
Seller: Black Tree Books, Davenport Center, NY, U.S.A.Black Tree Books
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. A fair condition exlibrary copy. Spine reinforced at rear hinge. General shelf and reading wear. A copy which remains in great reading condition.
More imagesPublished by Harcourt, Brace & Company 1938
- Hardcover
Seller: Basket Case Books, Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Basket Case Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hardcover 8vo. 305pp. Interior clean; binding tight. Green cloth boards are clean. Dust jacket has wear and chipping at spine tips.
More imagesPublished by Macmillan 1937
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United KingdomBoundlessBookstore
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Condition: Good. Boards have some edge wear and marks - faded at spine. Content has light toning with a previous owner printed detaisl sticker to ffep. Stable binding despite partial crack to rear hinge. No DJ. 338pp+ Ads.
Published by Macmillan 1937
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United KingdomBoundlessBookstore
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Condition: Good. Good condition. Boards have some wear. Content has light toning. No DJ.
Published by Harcourt, Brace & World, New York 1938
- Hardcover
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Later printing. Illustrated by Richard Bennett. Translated from the Danish by Paul Leyssac. Boards slightly bowed with bumped edges, faint dampstain on rear board, about very good in a very good edgeworn and torn dust jacket with spine toned.
More imagesLanguage: French
Published by Librairie Beauchemin Limitee, Montreal 1916
- Hardcover
Seller: Ulysses Books, Michael L. Muilenberg, Bookseller, Trumansburg, NY, U.S.A.Ulysses Books, Michael L. Muilenberg, Bookseller
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. French language. Hardcover in very good condition, 12mo. Modern 1/4 leather, paper-covered boards. Leaves tanned and brittle, some paper damage to top of block near spine (insect? see photo). Bookseller accession no.: 24045. Uncommon edition.
Published by Harcourt, Brace
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (fairy tales, denmark, children's stories, danish ) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Published by Macmillan, London 1937
- Hardcover
Seller: Beach Hut Books, Lingfield, United KingdomBeach Hut Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Owner's name. Vilhelm Pedersen (illustrator).
Published by London MacMillan and Co 1937
- Hardcover
Seller: Bentfinger Book Services, Loughborough, United KingdomBentfinger Book Services
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4to(21.6x14.6) HB xvi+338pp illus by Wilhelm Pedersen with Foreword by High Walpole: Red cloth boards with gilt lettering & design to spine, complete recent professional rebind-fine. Marbled endpapers,else internally near fine/fine. (829g).
More imagesIt's Perfectly True and Other Stories A New Translation
Andersen, Hans Christian Translated from the Danish by Paul Leyssac
Published by Harcourt Brace and Company, New York 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: biblioboy, North Providence, RI, U.S.A.biblioboy
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition Thus. Foreword by Hugh Walpole New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1938. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Presumed first edition thus [small "I" on the copyright page with no statement of later printing]. This copy has been signed on an otherwise blank le…af [between the front flyleaf and the half-title leaf] by the translator, Paul Leyssac. Green cloth-textured boards with black lettering/decoration/design, top edge stained reddish as issued, 305 pages, illustrated [including pictorial endpapers]. "An entirely new translation of a number of Hans Christian Andersen's best stories, including many of the short amusing ones which are not as well known as they deserve to be". Very good copy with spine ends lightly bumped, paper starting to tan, in price and corner clipped Dust Wrapper with toned spine that is frayed at the head and chipped at the heel rear corner, with creasing and tears repaired n the reverse with tape. clphE. Richard Bennett (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by New York: J.B. Pond Lyceum Bureau, circa 1920's. [1920's]. [1920's]. 1920
- Softcover
Seller: Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd., Cadyville, NY, U.S.A.Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
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Condition: Very good. - Quarto, softcover self-wraps. A 4-page brochure measuring 10-3/4 inches high by 7-7/8 inches wide advertising a series of lectures by the Danish writer, stage and film actor Paul Leyssac. The cover is illustrated with a portrait of Leyssac from the chest up, attractively attired in a three-piece suit. The… J.B. Pond Lyceum Bureau's credits are stamped in purple at the bottom of the front cover. A brief descriptive biography of the lecturer and the subjects of his lectures are printed inside with press reviews on the rear cover. The bottom edge of the brochure is creased and slightly chipped. Very good. A translator of the works of Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish writer and actor Paul Andri Jurgensen Leyssac (1881-1946) performed with the Civic Repertory theatrical group headed by Eva Le Gallienne. Leyssac had roles in a few films including "Victoria the Great" in 1937 and "Paris Calling" in 1941.
Published by Copenhagen : official tourist association of Denmark 1939
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: mcgbooks, Worthing, United Kingdommcgbooks
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Translated from the Danish by Paul Leyssac. With original illustrations by Vilhelm Pedersen. The Little Mermaid ; The tinder-box b/w frontis ofHans Christian Andersen. 62pp23cm x 15cm VG in sl darkened and marked paper covers [sl tear to spine]. Vilhelm Pedersen (illustrator).
Published by Harcourt Brace and Company 1938 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.Tacoma Book Center
Contact seller4-star sellerHB. No Dustjacket. First Printing. VG- condition with slight wear on the corner edges. Very small ink name on title page in bottom right hand corner.
It's Perfectly True: And Other Stories
Andersen, Hans Christian; Bennett, Richard [Illustrator]; Leyssac, Paul [Translator];
- Hardcover
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.BennettBooksLtd
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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.
More imagesLanguage: French
Published by Librairie Beauchemin Limitee, Montreal 1916
- Hardcover
Seller: Recycled, Corte Madera, CA, U.S.A.Recycled
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Three-Quarter Leather. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. The signed Stiikeman & Co binding is slightly rubbed and soiled, but the translator Paul Leyssac has boldly signed the ffep of this scarce French Canadian printing. Paul Leyssac was a well-known stage actor who appeared opposite Ethel Barrymore and Marie Tempest and whose…recitals of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf were widely popular. Danish-born and French-accented, he was also an accomplished translator of Danish fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen. He also appeared in 7 films of the late 1930's and early 40's. Signed by Author.
More imagesContes D'Andersen [INSCRIBED by TRANSLATOR]
Andersen, Hans Christian, Paul Leyssac (translator) and Vilhelm Pedersen (illustrator)
Published by Librairie Stock, Paris 1930
- Softcover
Seller: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB)
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Softcover. Condition: vg. Fourth edition. 8vo. 224 pp. Decorative paper wrappers. Inscribed by translator on title page "Pour Stephen Green. En souvenir d'une matinee de l'alliance Americaine de Boston. Le 11 mars 1933." Illustrated with a number of lovely-quaint b/w facsimile drawings of scenes from the story line. Includes a b…/w facsimile photograph of the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen at Odense, Denmark cut out from a newspaper that someone has laid in the book as well as a publisher's advertisement. In French, translated from the Dutch. Uneven pages. Some age wear to wrappers, otherwise book is in very good condition.
Published by HARCOURT BRACE & CO, N.Y 1938
- Hardcover
Seller: Come See Books Livres, Canton de Hatley, QC, CanadaCome See Books Livres
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Cloth. Condition: NEAR FINE +++. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD +. First Thus. EXCELLENT LIGHT GREEN BOARDS WITH BLACK LETTERING , A NIGHTINGALE AND SOME KIND OF BIRD SHELTER WITH WHAT LOOKS LIKE BELLS. BLACK LETTERING WITH BIRDS ON SPINE. SUPER CLEAN, NO MARKINGS OF ANY KIND. TIGHT BINDING. HANDSOME BROWN PICTORIAL ENDPAPERS.… DECKLE PAGES. PROFUSE UNIQUE ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT. FOREWORD BY; HUGH WALPOLE. 305 pp. D/J HAS 3 TINY TEARS. IT IS NOT PRICED CLIPPED. SCANS ON REQUEST. THANKS. RICHARD BENNETT (illustrator).
- Softcover
Seller: Goodbooks-Wien, Schleinbach, AT, AustriaGoodbooks-Wien
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Softcover. Condition: Gut. Softcover, guter Zustand mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren, Genzyme 2003, Versand weltweit / international shipping. Paul P. Leyssac (illustrator).
Published by Macmillan, London 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Muir Books [Robert Muir Old & Rare Books], PERTH, WA, AustraliaMuir Books [Robert Muir Old & Rare Books]
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Cloth Boards. 1st thus. Octavo, original red cloth boards with gilt illustration upper board, top edge gilt, b&w frontis portrait plate, b&w text illus, pp xvi, 338. Edges lightly rubbed, occasional light foxing, very good condition. Collection of Andresen's classic fairy tales, first thus. With a Translator's Note, and a forewo…rd by Hugh Walpole praising Leyssac's new translaton. Trans. Paul Leyssac; illus Vilhelm Pedersen (illustrator).
Published by Published by Macmillan and Co., Ltd., St. Martin's Street, London First Edition . 1937. 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United KingdomLittle Stour Books PBFA Member
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt vignette to the front cover, top edge gilt. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains portrait frontispiece, (xvi), 338 + ii printed pages of text with lovely monochrome illustrations throughout…. Small ink message dated 1938 to the top of the front free end paper, spine very slightly faded, small surface marks to the boards and in Very Good clean and sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ANDERSEN, Hans Christian.
Language: English
Published by Harcourt Brace & Co., New York 1940
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB
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Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. New York: Harcourt Brace & Co., 1940. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY TRANSLATOR on 2nd front endpage -"to Will Hays with best regards Paul Leyssac April, 1941". Will Hays managed Warren G. Hardings successful campaign for the Presidency of the U.S. and was su…bsequently appointed Postmaster General. After a year in that position, he resigned to become most famously known as the first President of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA), which under his guidance published a blacklist of actors and workers studios should not hire, inserted moral clauses into actors' contracts, and published an informal list of suggested guidelines for film producers. Paul Leyssac was a well-known stage actor who appeared opposite Ethel Barrymore and Marie Tempest and whose recitals of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf were widely popular. Danish-born and French-accented, he was also an accomplished translator of Danish fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen. He also appeared in 7 films of the late 1930's and early 40's. A unique Hollywood Association Copy ! Near Fine, minute rubs to tips of cloth, in a Very Good dustjacket, several small chips and closed edge tears. Roman numeral "I" on copyright page indicates a First Edition, First Printing. SCARCE in collectible condition. Hertha List (illustrator). SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY TRANSL.
More imagesPublished by Official Tourist Association of Denmark 1939
- Softcover
Seller: The Book Box, Beccles, NORWI, United KingdomThe Book Box
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Paper cover with illustration on front, a few pencil lines and tanning. Cover folded in and back has map of access routes to Denmark. Spine broken top and bottom but pages intact. A few line illustrations. An unusual copy cantaining "The Little Mermaid" and "The Tinder Box".
More imagesPublished by MACMILLAN AND CO, LONDON 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: booksonlinebrighton, Brighton, United Kingdombooksonlinebrighton
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Crimson Cloth Boards with gilt blocked title and gilt blocked illustration to upper board, 215 x 150 mm approx.Top edge gilt, xvi + 338 pp + 2 of publisher's adverts. Contains the illustrations by Vilhelm Pedersen done for the original illustrated ed…ition published in Denmark. Fore Word by Hugh Walpole. First edition 1937. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Very Good/ Very Good (Book - mild general shelf wear to cloth - colour rubbing only, no previous owner name or insc. Dust Jacket- loss to head and tail of spine of up to 15 mm in depth, mild tanning and shelf soiling, non price clipped - cover 7s6d. In a removable proprietary protective sleeve to which pieces of manila paper have been inserted where loss to mask the stark white of the backing paper so as not to offend the eye on the bookshelf. No other defects to book or jacket). VILHELM PEDERSEN (illustrator).
Published by Stock Non daté
- Softcover
Condition: Used - Near fine
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Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO30318627: Non daté. In-12. Broché. Etat passable, Plats abîmés, Dos satisfaisant, Pliures. 265 pages. Ex-libris à l'encre en page de garde. . . . Classification Dewey : 890-Littératures des autres langues.
Published by Harcourt, Brace & Company, N. Y. 1968
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Ghost River Rare and Used Books, Cremona, AB, CanadaGhost River Rare and Used Books
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Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. N. Y.: Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1968. 67 pages. Dust jacket has some edge wear some small chips and radiating creases. Looks great in new plastic cover. No former owner's name. Text is clean, unmarked, in lovely condition. By Author. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Richard… Bennett. Richard Bennett (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York 1938
Seller: Sandra L. Hoekstra Bookseller, Thomaston, ME, U.S.A.Sandra L. Hoekstra Bookseller
Contact seller4-star sellerDust jacket title: It's Perfectly True and Other Stories by Hans Christian Andersen, A New Translation, with a Foreword by Hugh Walpole Richard BENNETT, illustrator. Later printing. Small 4to; x, 305pp; mint green buckram over the board, black lettering on front and spine, small vignette of birds and a cage on front; color picto…rial endpapers; untrimmed foreedge; 29 illustrated plates, small illustrations in text; light rub to bottom edges; clipped decorated dust jacket, light spots and chips to edges; near fine in very good dj. Twenty-eight favorite tales from Hans Christian Andersen with beautiful wood engraved illustrations by Richard Bennett (1899-1979). The collection includes The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Match-Girl, The Princess on the Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, and others. Richard BENNETT (illustrator).
More imagesPublished by Harcourt and Brace, USA 1938
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Lasting Words Ltd, Northampton, UK, United KingdomLasting Words Ltd
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good ++. 1st Edition. 2nd Edition 1933. Signed by the illustrator's wife and translator to the title page. Translated by Paul Leyssac. Twenty Eight pages of fairy tales beautifully illustrated with full and partial page woodcuts by Richard Bennett. Books are very good++ and bright. Contents good. Ownership… name to inner page. More images can be taken upon request. ref18407. Richard Bennett (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).
Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York 1938
- Hardcover
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books ABAA, IOBA, Manasquan, NJ, U.S.A.Brenner's Collectable Books ABAA, IOBA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First U.S. Edition. 4to., 305pp. Beautiful First US Edition with "1" on copyright page. Bound in green cloth with titles and illustration in black on spine and front board. End-papers and interior illustrations by Richard Bennett. Square, tight and clean throughout wi…th little or no wear save a touch at the spine ends but still quite well-preserved inside and out. Very attractive clipped dust-jacket has mild wear to spine ends and tips but is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A gorgeous collectable copy of a quite uncommon title, particularly in such nice condition, and quite scarce in dust-jacket.
