Planche Frederick D'arros (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. hardback book in good condition,N.D. probably 1800's.

Hardback. Condition: Good Used Condition. George Cruikshank and Others (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Green blind stamped front with gilt letters on spine.Clean unmarked except for gift inscription. Light rubbing on corners and spine ends.

Condition: Good. No publication date, circa 1880; black leather covers with embossed details; front board is dented and bent; front and rear hinges are splitting; wear to both covers; no jacket; interior is clean and unmarked; Previous owner's name on ffep; 282 pages; 12mo - over 6 3/4" - 7 3/4" Tall. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Alta Edition. Tired of TV? Trying to get your kids off the iPads? Well this is the book for you, with a list of activities you probably have never considered - or even heard of! There are Mirthful Games and Parlor Pastimes, Ninety-Five Forfeits, Acting Charades, Rebuses, Conjuring, Magic and Mystery, Sleight of Hand, Fireworks and Chemical Surprises (just what you need to try in your kitchen!). The book has many illustrations, some by George Cruikshank, the reknowned Brisish caricaturist and illustrator. The book has some problems. The pages are very toned and a few, including the title page, are loose. The boards are a little scuffed. The embossed front board says Alta Edition, Former owner's bookplate on ffep, William H. Doe. There is no date, but comps estimate 1873. Lots of fun to read! ; B&W Drawings; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; non paginated + ads pages. Illustrated by George Cruishank and Others (illustrator). …

Condition: Good. 12mo. Good. Hard cover. Some wear on spine/covers. B&W Illustrations. 81 pp. Puzzle book. Has some writing inside covers.

Condition: Good. No publication date, circa 1880; tan cloth covered boards; front & rear hinges are split; no jacket; light wear to boards; light soiling to both covers; small stain on rear cover; edges of spine are fraying; interior is clean and unmarked; 282 pages; 12mo - over 6 3/4" - 7 3/4" Tall. …

Condition: Fair. Evening Amusements for Every One. A Collection of Mirthful Games, Parlour Pastimes, Shadow Plays, Magic, Conjuring, Card Tricks, Chemical Surprises, Fireworks, Forfeits, &c. Ex-libris Earl Reum. Grey cloth with black and gilt stamping, illustrated, 282 pages with 3 leaves adverts at rear. The first few pages taped, page 67 to 84 almost detached, some toning to pages, fair.…

Hard. Condition: Good Minus. No Jacket. Rebacked with leather, new headbands, original cloth spine relaid. Original decorated boards rubbed and bumped, chip to foot of spine, previous owner's inscription dated 1878 to fep, light spotting to fep, ink inscription to rep with rebind details, pp clean and firm. Size: 12mo. Cruikshank, George (illustrator).…

12mo. b/w illus. original black & gilt-stamped cloth (shaken, extremities chipped & frayed with rear hinge cracked). Second Edition.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1879 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 342 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. 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. Pages: 342 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 340 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1879. A lively Victorian collection of word games and literary puzzles by Frederick D'Arros Planché. The volume gathers enigmas, charades, acting charades, double acrostics, conundrums, verbal puzzles, hieroglyphics, anagrams, and related amusements, reflecting the taste for drawing-room entertainment and intellectual parlour games in the late nineteenth century. An attractive title for collectors of recreative literature, puzzle books, and Victorian social culture. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 342 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1879. Text in English. This fascinating collection presents a variety of puzzles and word games, including enigmas, charades, acrostics, conundrums, and anagrams. Compiled by Frederick D'Arros Planché, a renowned figure in Victorian literary circles, the book offers an entertaining and intellectually stimulating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. This captivating compilation features a diverse array of puzzles and word games, such as enigmas, charades, acrostics, conundrums, and anagrams. Assembled by Frederick D'Arros Planché, a prominent Victorian literary figure, the book provides an engaging and mentally stimulating challenge for puzzle aficionados. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. …

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} 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 2016, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1879. 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:- 337, 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. 337.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1879] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2016 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 337, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 337.…