Oldfellow Alfred (20 results)

Hardcover. Presumed first edition thus (NAP) ; Franklin Edition. Hardcover, original tan, black and gold stamped pictorial cloth (winged figure holding a torch with floral motif) , foliate endpapers, 228 pp, illustrated with in text decorative drawings. Fair to good, no dustjacket. Rubbed along edges, corners bumped with a bit of cardboard exposed there, approximately 1/4 inch deep fraying at head and foot of spine, cloth soiled, pinhead sized white paint specks on front board. Internally, front and rear hinges cracked with gauze exposed, additional hinge cracks between several of the gatherings, paper tanned, otherwise tight, clean, relatively crisp and unmarked. Horatio Alger type story of boy's adventures amidst the tenements of New York City. Children's; Victorian; rags to riches.

Paperback. Condition: P/No Dustjacket. Not Illustrated (illustrator). New York, NY: Street & Smith, Publishers. P/No Dustjacket. (1902). . Paperback. 12mo., 230 pp., rubbed, fraying, page toning, chipping, foxing, fraying, soiling, bookstore sticker .

Hardcover. Condition: with no dust jacket. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Printing. Worn, Chipped Spine Ends; owner name on first two leaves. frontis pulling away from binding lower 3 inches. light spots or scuffs on covers.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Used Good. No Jacket. Text is in English. Size - H: 7.5', W: 5.25', D: 1' This item is Used and is listed as being in Good condition. Moderate wear to edge and corners. Spine is intact and tight. Pages are clean, unmarked with minimal tanning. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.

Hardcover. Brown cloth, brown over gold lettering, lightly rubbed, pages a bit yellowed. FER; 14647.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Original cloth, light wear extremities.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Good. Cover shows minor wear, tear, rubbing, and fading, slight shelf-cock to the spine. Gift inscription on the front free endpaper. Pages are lightly foxed.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

CLOTH. Condition: GOOD. 32MO, BLIND STAMPED COVER: GIRL SITTING WITH A BOOK, BOY STANDING TO THE SIDE. GILT DECORATION AND LETTERING ON SPINE: GIRL SITTING WITH BOOK, BOY BEHIND HER, DOG AT HER FOOT. BACK COVER VERY. SOLID TIGHT BINDING.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 250. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1865 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 250.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Hardcover. Condition: VG-. 1st Edition. Thomas R. Knox 1879. Very early edition, Red cloth hardcover with gilt decoration. Area of rubbing to rear cover, otherwise very good. Binding firm. This book contains the first fictional use of the words "base ball" to describe the game, and contains historical references to the difference between the "New York" game rules versus the "Massachusetts" game rules. Scarce. Book.

224 [4, ads] pp. 12mo, publisher's embossed cloth with gilt fishing vignette on front panel; preserved in a custom cloth folding box. First edition. Neat contemporary gift inscription; a worn and used copy in the original cloth. This novel for boys is the earliest known novel to contain substantial baseball content, preceding Changing Bases (1868).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, D. Appleton 1865. This book contains the first fictional use of the words "base ball" to describe the game, and contains historical references to the difference between the "New York" game rules versus the "Massachusetts" game rules. Very good green pebbled blind stamped cloth with bright gilt fishing scene. Minor wear to spine ends and gutter. Vintage penciled inscription to flyleaf. 224 pages plus 4 pages of ads. A wonderful copy of this scarce title. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. RARE copy of this 19th century work of fiction, which contains what is thought to be the first known use in a work of fiction of the term "base ball" to describe the game. 224 pages (plus an additional 4 pages of advertisements from the publisher); illustrated with a few drawings. Publisher's green cloth with gilt lettering and gilt pictorial stamping, blind-stamped borders and decorations - has some wear on the corners and spine edges, light rub marks, front inner hinge cracked, penciled inscription on flyleaf, light age-toning of pages; title page has rough interior edge. Book.

224 + 4, ads pp. 12mo, publisher's gilt- and blind-stamped cloth. First edition. A beautiful unworn copy. This novel contains the first fictional reference to baseball.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 248.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 1865. 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: - 250, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. 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. 250 250.