Mrs E D Cheney (13 results)

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

288 [2, ads] pp. Illustrated by Miss L. B. Humphrey (frontispiece plus 4 engraved plates). 8vo, publisher's green gilt cloth. Slightly slanted and a little shaken; extremities of cloth worn.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Original brown cloth on beveled boards with gilt title on front and spine. 134 pp. Library bookplate on front pastedown (Andover Public Library Oct. 30th 1894. Binding is tight. Please note the cards are NOT present. Mild rubbing to cloth else a Very Good copy of this scarce book.…

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dark yellow cloth with decorative cover in red, green and black. Corners bumped. American Girls Series with listing of other titles in series inside. Interior clean and tight. Former owner's name inside front cover dated 1903. Humphrey, Miss L.B. (illustrator). …

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Delightful 151 year old book on the solitaire family of games. 114 pages, glossary of terms , illustrations of layouts. A small (4 1/2 x 6, 16 mo) brown hard cover with stamped decoration. Binding tight, only 4 of 114 pages with light foxing. A remarkably very good copy. Shelved in B'house brown box.…

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. (Cover title: Games for the Fire Side.) Wear at the extremities. Name and date on front end paper. Slight soil on back of frontispiece and some foxing within. Otherwise a Good and usable copy. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Condition: Fair. Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard, 1873. 1st edition. 16mo hardcover. 238pp. Illustrations. Fair book. Short gifter's inscription on flyleaf. Pages 163-174 partially detached from binding. (Country Life, Orphanages, Juvenile Fiction) Inquire if you need further information.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an intriguing look into the world of Patience, a popular card game that thrived in Europe during the 19th century. The author, a keen enthusiast of the game, delves into its various forms and provides detailed instructions for playing each variation. He outlines the history of the game, explaining how it became a favorite pastime for people of all ages and social classes. Beyond the mechanics of the game, the book also explores the deeper themes associated with Patience. The author suggests that this seemingly simple pastime offers a unique opportunity for self-reflection and patience, qualities that are valuable in all aspects of life. He even describes how the game can be used as a form of fortune-telling, connecting its outcome to the playerââ â¢s success in other endeavors. The book's insightful approach makes Patience more than just a game; it becomes a metaphor for navigating the complexities of life, embracing both chance and skill, and ultimately, fostering personal growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1894. Third edition, with additions. Nice Firm Clean copy ! 155 pages. 6269.

Original Cloth. Condition: Fine. First Edition. An exceptional copy, new in appearance, with strong gilt design and lettering. 134 pp.