Translated Kingston (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The covers are worn but the contents are in very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Dark green cloth boards with centerpiece of water and boats. Orange reddish text and trim with acorns and leaves. The inside end papers are missing on part of the boards showing a mesh binding, front and back, other than this the book is in good condition. The blank covers to the inside boards could easily be professionally re stored. No copyright date but vintage.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Described on the Title Page as "New Edition". Bound in green cloth illustrations in black, with gilt title on the spine and on a gilt background on the front board. Badly worn at spine ends, but otherwise clean and bright. Hinge and text block intact but some sections very loosely attached, webbing revealed along front and back hinge. No inscriptions, one or two random spots only. Frontispiece with tissue-guard, and numerous illustrations throughout.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. part of the Acme series of reprints published between 1897 and 1901. In 1897 the series had 175 titles. By 1901 the list had grown to 240 volumes. paper browned wear at edges and small owner's name on ffep edges soiled Parent company Lupton's plates were used for the Federal Book issue approximately 1900 as Federal only in existence from 1900 to 1902 A short Story by prolific wrier Marion Harland is included at the back of book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second volume (only) of Verne's three-decker novel "The Mysterious Island," concerning five escaped Civil War prisoners marooned on an uninhabited island in 1865 after a mighty storm blows their hot-air balloon far into the Pacific. Second American printing of what is, in effect, the sequel to "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Looks pretty much identical to the 1875 Scribner-Armstrong American first, save that this copy is dated 1876 to the tile page, stead of 1875. Brick-red cloth, ornately stamped in black and gilt to spine and front board, the gilt rubbed and darkened in a few small areas, but overall remains pleasingly bright. Boards display beveled edges. Some rub to cloth at head and heel of spine, and the board corners have begun to rub through -- this copy still "very good." Tightly bound, hinges have not called for any repair. Of the 50 illustrations called for, the one itemized at page 238 has been transposed to appear as the frontispiece, as always, and one is missing, that being "Flotsam and Jetsam," called for at page 22, which is also missing from our first edition. As we can spot no sign that said plate has been removed from either copy, we conclude it was never included, and that its absence is "as made." Unfortunately, the translation here is by children's author W. H. G. Kingston, who not only changes the hero's name from Smith to Harding, but then proceeds to omit many of the technical passages explaining the castaways' scientific development of the island. Verne's anti-imperialist sentiments, as expressed by the dying Captain Nemo, were also either omitted or reversed by Kingston, apparently so as not to offend English readers. The 1961 Charles Schneer film -- a showcase for Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion, giant-animal special effects, featured Michael Craig, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill, and Herbert Lom as Captain Nemo. A 2005 remake featured Kyle MacLachlan, Gabriel Anwar, and Patrick Stewart. Around 2010-2012 a Canadian made-for-TV version mixing in some time travel (Gina Holden, Lochlyn Munro, Susie Abromeit) seems to have left its few viewers scratching their heads in puzzlement. 304 pp., followed by 6 pp. publisher's ads. Here reduced from $765. B&W engravings by Charles Barbant (1844-1922) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. "New Edition". Very attactively bound in illustrated dark green clothwith titles on gilt backgrounds, front and spine. Some light wear at spine ends, one or two scuffs, overall clean bright and square. Hinge and text block firm, no inscriptions.Pages smooth and clean, generally clear of foxing though the free end papers and the closed page edges are darkened. Abundantly illustrated throughout, including a fold-out map.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. Hardcover book in very good - condition. Cracking along inner spine with visible webbing. Leaves 69 to 80 have become detached. Leaves 115 to 128 are becoming detached, as well as leaves 291 to 306. Cover beards show signs of shelf wear, including tearing in wrappings and scuffing. However, gold detailing on front cover and outer spine is still vivid and inner pages, including illustrations, are in excellent condition. Questions welcome. We ship internationally from the United States and Canada every week. If buying internationally, please be aware that additional charges may apply for heavier books. We guarantee a safe, quick, and secure transaction. 10+ years in online bookselling experience.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Hardcover. This handsome and rather uncommon set of fairy tales was published as a limited edition of 2500 copies. However, these three volumes are identified by a blind stamp on the colophon stating that they are "One of 15 copies for presentation out of series." Each of the volumes has the initials JH as the copy number, and the bookplate of Jean Hersholt is present in each volume. Dick Whittington is also signed by Hersholt and its illustrator Robert Lawson. Hersholt, perhaps best known for his role as Shirley Temple's grandfather in Heidi (1937), appeared in over one hundred films, directed several films, won a Golden Globe Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award. He was also an eminent collector of books by Hans Christian Andersen and translated many of Andersen's fairy tales into English. Each volume is hardbound in cloth with a decorative ornament and title on the cover and title to spine. Beauty is bound in blue, Dick Whittington in orange, and Saint George in pale blue-gray. The volumes are in near fine condition save for a very light musty smell and a small stain to the margin along last page of text in Beauty. They have the original glassine jackets with minor chipping and wrinkling. The books are housed in a red paper covered slipcase. The slipcase is a bit rubbed, and has a faded half-inch streak along the front edge. Jackets and slipcase are in very good condition. Books measure 8 x 12 inches. Beauty: 45 pages; Dick Whittington: 37 pages; Saint George: 76 pages. CHILD/103023. Signed. …

Second UK edition. Original blue cloth with titles and illustrations in black and gilt to the spine and upper board. All edges gilt. Illustrated throughout with black and white engravings by Jules Férat and Charles Barbant. A very good copy, the binding firm, the extremities with light wear, the spine a touch faded, slight cracking to the internal page hinges. There is a school prize plate on the front free endpaper, light spotting to the text block edge, a few fingermarks throughout, and without the plain tissue-guard from the frontispiece. A decade-spanning novel about mysterious happenings in a Scottish mine. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 8vo. Scribner, Armstrong & Company, New York. 1877. Xiv, 377 pgs. Illustrated with frontispiece, half-title vignette, 90 plates and a double-page map. First US Edition/First Printing. Bound in green pictorial cloth stamped in gold and black on the front panel and on the spine panel. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (scuffed and worn to the spine ends). Boards lightly rubbed and worn. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks, binding tight and solid. When Ivan Ogareff allies himself with the fierce and ambitious Foefar-Khan in an attempt to wrest the Siberian provinces away from Russia, Michael Strogoff, one of the Czar's couriers, is assigned the difficult mission of stopping the invasion. E-215; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 317 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Original brown decorated cloth stamped in black and gold on the front panel and the spine panel. With ninety full-page illustrations.

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 1860. 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: - 376, 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. 376 376.…