Hardcover. Condition: Good. 86, [7] p. 17 cm. 3 b&w illustrations. Grey cloth. Black, gold and silver impressing. Corners a bit bumped. Dent in front edge. Some spots on rear. Pages a bit darkened.
Published by The University Press, Aberdeen, 1889
Seller: Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman', Norwich, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Illus. by J.G. MURRAY (etched by M. VAUCANU] (illustrator). First Edition. Partisan biographical history. First Edn., 1889; grey paper over boards; titling/heraldic illus./decoration blocked in gilt (slightly worn/dulled) to front board; titling blocked in gilt (slightly worn/dulled) to spine; top edge gilt (slightly dulled); fore/bottom edges uncut; x+[ii]+161pp.; illus. nine plates (as called for), printed in sienna. Paper covering to spine has loss to top (approx. 30mm)/tail (approx. 60mm), but backstrip not affected, and binding secure; slightly soiled/slightly foxed boards slightly bumped/lightly worn at top corners, but robust; fore/bottom edges lightly tanned; slight foxing to front free-endpaper, and to tissue-guards of plates, but text fresh, pages/plates clean, crisp and very bright. An ideal candidate for repair/re-binding. Fair. PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING. Hardback.
Published by London: Wells Gardner, Darton, & Co., 1899
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Good copy bound in quarter cloth over colour-printed boards with a title-blocked title to the spine. Some slight wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 412 pages. Subjects; Sunday Reading. Children's Literature. 19th century children's literature. 3 Kg.
Published by London: Wells Gardner, Darton, & Co., 1899
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Good copy bound in quarter cloth over colour-printed boards with a title-blocked title to the spine. Some slight wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 412 pages. Subjects; Sunday Reading. Children's Literature. 19th century children's literature. 1 Kg.
Published by Frederick A. Stokes / Gardner Darton, 1905
Seller: Chamblin Bookmine, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
8Vo Softcover. Condition: Good. 395pp. Maize boards, brown and golden lettering and graphics, tissue protector at title page. Text and illustration is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Hinges are intact with some separation and exposed mesh. Textblock is square with pointed corners, gild head, deckled foredge. Moderate+ overall shelf/timewear, boardwear, board edge and cornerwear, sunning, abrading; foxing on endpapers and textblock edges, page patina throughout, water stains at textblock foot, first frontleaf is heavily chipped and has come loose from binding.