Ross Ellen Mrs (21 results)

Condition: GOOD. Circa 1880s. RARE. Original binding. Red cloth hardcover with pictorial front cover (girl and mother sitting). Colour frontispiece. No DJ. 64pp. Lengthy catalogue of children's' literature. GOOD for age. Text-block appears clean. Binding sound. Previous owner's name. Minor wear to extremities. Covers are blotchy.…

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

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

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

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Second edition. Boards lightly soiled with spot on rear board, front hinge just beginning to weaken. 1875 Hard Cover. 647 pp. Red cloth, gilt titles and decorations, blind-stamped design on front and rear boards. Includes 12 color plates (frontispiece and 11 in text). The third of four novels by the British writer who emigrated to Montreal in the 1850s. She also wrote: Violet Keith: or, Convent Life in Canada: An Autobiography (1868); The Wreck of the 'White Bear,' East Indiaman (1870); The Legend of the Holy Stone (1878).…

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

hardcover. Condition: Very good. Fourth edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. 12mo Bound in red cloth on beveled boards with gilt lettering. Cover worn, with soiling along front joint and rubbing at the extremities.Pages are clean and intact. Ex-Geo U Hayes Library #40 bookplate, white # label to spine. embossed Acadia Univ to titlepg ow G/ndj: 647pp. With 12 color plates, including frontispiece. Mrs. Ross emigrated to Montreal with her second husband in the early 1850s. This was the third of her four novels; some chaps: The Indian Willow Pit, Sacrifice of the White Dog, etc. …

Cloth. Condition: FR/No Dustjacket. Montreal, Canada: John Lovell. FR/No Dustjacket. 1870. . Cloth. Loose, As Is 2 Volumes . 12mo., 302, 5-246 pp, Vol 1 - blunted & worn binding & corners, many pages separated from spine & loose; Vol 2 - blunted & worn binding & corners, a few cracked & separated pages . Not Illustrated (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the diverse ways water exists in nature, inviting readers to explore landscapes where mountains, rivers, and lakes converge. The author presents a variety of accessible, engaging conversations between a parent and her children to provide a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of Earth's water systems, further illuminated by a comparative map highlighting notable mountains around the globe for scale. Through these interactions, young readers will discover how rain and melting snow feed rivers that meander through valleys, sometimes forming lakes trapped by natural barriers. The text also explains how mountains act as vast reservoirs that supply springs with water, which in turn may form the headwaters of rivers. Overall, this book captures the wonder and diversity of Earth's water systems, offering fresh perspectives on the geographical formations that shape our planet. 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.…

Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Two volumes. Original green cloth binding. Beveled edges. Top and bottom of spine and corners of binding lightly rubbed and bumped. Gilt title in script on front cover. Gilt Title and volume number on spines. Vol 1 302pp. vol 2 246pp. Contents clean and sound with binding slightly shaken, paper very lightly tanned. tanned. and fore edges dusted. These 2 volumes may require additional postage. Photos available on request.…

Condition: Good. Chromolith frontispiece and 4 full page black white illustrations. 12mo brown cloth with silver and coloured illustration to cover (spine a bit wrinkled/cover rubbed with loss of detail to parts of illustration/tips rubbed) 64pp two stories in one volume +4pp of illustrated books for sale. Inner hinges strengthened ownership of Annie Ochwell dated Feb 13th 1896. Small piece torn from top of title no loss of print, marginal small ink spot to 2 pages and a few other signs of use inc. pencil marks on rear endpaper and some marks of rust to gutter from binding staples. *First story of child who loves her religion bringing her mother to the better way also. Second about alcholic drink dangers. 1 volume. Hardcover.…

Hardcover. 19.5cm, 473,(3)p., with 12 attractive colour lithographic plates, rebound in full sheep, raised bands, black leather labels, marbled endpapers, a fine copy (Clds). With attractive tinted litho plates of views from around the Holy Land. Watters p381. Mrs. Ellen Ross emigrated to Canada from Scotland and settled in Montreal. Left a widow, she turned to writing for support. She died in Montreal in 1892.…

8vo. pp. 647. 12 colour wood-engraved plates (incl. frontis.). original blind & gilt-stamped cloth (extremities frayed, rear hinge cracked, scattered light foxing, lacking front blank). Second Edition. cfDionne III 1577. cfWatters p. 380. cfGagnon I 3063.

17pp. 4to. Three illustrations: one in colour on the cover, and one each in black and white on the back wrap. The last page of text, numbered 17, is on the back inner wrap, followed by a decorative presentation of a biblical text. Covering the back outer cover is a black and white decorative representation of the text 'GLORY TO GOD | ON EARTH PEASE, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN. | IN THE HIGHEST', engraved by 'T. M.'. In coloured wraps, with attractive cover carrying a large coloured illustration of Old Janet and three others, looking at a donkey. In fair condition, on aged and worn paper, with short closed tear at spine. Scarce: no copy in the British Library, and the only copies on COPAC at Cambridge and the Victoria & Albert Museum.…

Two Volumes. Montreal: John Lovell, 1870. First edition. Blue-green cloth, spine ruled and lettered in gilt, front cover lettered in gilt script. Brown coated end papers. Some chipping to lower spines, shelf wear to edges and a bit of foxing, back cover of Volume 2 spotted and discolored, one signature starting in Volume 1; a very good set otherwise. The author, whose full name was Ellen Edith Alice McGregor Stalker Ross, came to Canada from Scotland in the early 1850s. She was the author of the novel VIOLET KEITH (1868), and several others. Copies of this novel are known in brown, maroon and blue cloth.…

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: 233 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: 233 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1880 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: 227 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: 227 Language: English.…

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 1880. 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: - 227, 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. 227 227.…

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 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: - 233, 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. 233 233.…