Phyllis Mahon (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine condition. First Edition in English. London and Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey: Zed Books Ltd., 1989. 5" wide by 7.75" tall. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight, and unmarked copy. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder marks. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Flat, uncreased spine. Translated from the Arabic. First Edition in English. Trade Paperback. Near Fine condition. Illus. by Mahon, Phyllis (cover painting). (vi), 88pp. Mahon, Phyllis (cover painting) (illustrator).…

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Tales from Europe Retold by Kevin Crossley-Holland BBC Educational Publishing / BBC Books, London, 1991 First Edition / First Printing ISBN-10: 0563347953 | ISBN-13: 9780563347958 Hardcover with illustrated boards, approx. 96-104 pages £9.99 original UK price Condition: Near Fine Ex-Library Solid ex-library copy with clear library markings. Features a prominent Hertfordshire Library Arts & Information stamp and label on the acknowledgements page. Barcode sticker present on the front endpapers. No other major library markings were noted on the pages shown. Overall, the book remains clean and bright with vibrant color illustrations intact. Tight binding; pages are generally clean with minimal handling wear. Minor shelf wear and light rubbing to the illustrated boards and edges consistent with library use and age. The DJ has light edge wear, rubbing, and minor creasing consistent with library use and age, but remains complete and attractive. Still very presentable for an ex-library children's title from 1991. A wonderful collection of classic and lesser-known European folk tales, retold for children (and parents to read aloud). Originally tied to the popular BBC Schools TV series Zig Zag. Each story is beautifully illustrated with striking, full-color plates and vignettes that capture the magic, humor, and wonder of the tales. Stories included (by country of origin): Germany: The Pied Piper of Hamelin Czechoslovakia: Godfather Death Finland: Reeta and the Cow that Ran Dry Netherlands: The Lady of Stavoren Iceland: Thor Goes Visiting Denmark: The Ugly Duckling Switzerland: The Army of Bears Belgium (Flemish): With My Right Hand Greece: Persephone, Rising Great Britain: Arthur the King Plus notes at the end. The cover illustration is taken from the Czechoslovakian tale Godfather Death. About the Author - Kevin Crossley-Holland Kevin Crossley-Holland (b. 1941) is one of Britain's most respected children's authors, poets, and translators. A Carnegie Medal winner (for Storm, 1985) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he is renowned for his vivid retellings of myths, legends, and folk tales. His acclaimed Arthur trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been translated into 25 languages. Other major works include The Penguin Book of Norse Myths, Beowulf, and numerous collections of British and European folklore. Crossley-Holland's prose is lyrical yet accessible, breathing new life into ancient stories while staying faithful to their cultural roots. He has a deep passion for Anglo-Saxon literature and history (studied at Oxford). This 1991 volume showcases his skill as a master storyteller for younger readers. Illustrators The book features rich, atmospheric color illustrations by Phyllis Mahon, Lesley Buckingham, and Emma Whiting. Cover and book design by Anthony Bussey. The artwork is highly praised for its expressive character work, vibrant colors, and folk-art influences that perfectly complement the tales. Why Collect This Edition? A scarce BBC Educational tie-in from the early 1990s. Excellent introduction to pan-European folklore for families. Beautiful production values with glossy pages and multiple full-page illustrations. Ideal for fans of Crossley-Holland, Norse/Greek/Arthurian myths, or classic children's illustrated books. A charming, well-preserved copy ready for a new generation of readers. Ships promptly from the UK. Phyllis Mahon, Lesley Buckingham, Emma Whiting, Anthony Bussey (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Light shelf and edge wear, small open corner tear to front endpaper. ; Nice tight copy, no names or marks inside. ; Color Illustrations; 104 pages; Ten classic tales from around Europe retold and suitable for bedtime reading aloud. Trade PB. Illustrated by Mahon, Phyllis; Buckingham, Lesley; Whiting, Emma (illustrator). …

Condition: Good. dw. 1st. Ex-library. With dustwrapper. 2 half-erased library stamps. Mahon, Phyllis (illustrator).

gift. Condition: Gut. Seiten; 9783894270926.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 1.