Fairy Know a Bit Nutshell Knowledge by Tucker Charlotte (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1866. T. NELSON AND SONS. FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION. VERY SCARCE. A.L.O.E. STANDS FOR A LADY OF ENGLAND WHICH WAS THE PSEUDONYM OF CHARLOTTE MARIA TUCKER. A MOST ATTRACTIVE VOLUME. PUBLISHER'S ORIGINAL CLOTH BOARDS HANDSOMELY DECORATED AND WITH BLOCKS AND LETTERING IN GILT. DECORATED ENDPAPERS. WITH THIRTY SIX CHARMING ENGRAVINGS. INCLUDES INDEX AND PUBLISHER'S CATALOGUE OF TITLES AT END OF BOOK. AGE RELATED FADING AND WEAR TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE, DULLING TO SPINE AND ITS GILT BLOCK, AND BUMPING TO SPINE ENDS AND EXTREMITIES. A SLIGHT LEAN TO THE SPINE BUT SPINE AND PAGE BLOCK REMAIN TIGHT AND FIRM. DUST TONING TO TOP OF PAGE BLOCK. OCCASIONAL SPOTTING AND HANDLING MARKS TO PAGES WHICH ARE OTHERWISE CLEAN AND UNMARKED. NO INSCRIPTIONS. HISTORIC REPAIR TO REAR HINGE. OVERALL THIS IS A VERY WELL PRESERVED, BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED AND VERY SCARCE FIRST EDITION IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. (PLEASE CONTACT SELLER FOR OVERSEAS POSTAGE RATES AND SEE OUR ABEBOOKS STOREFRONT FOR OVERSEAS SHIPPING. THANK YOU).

Condition: New.

1st.ed. Binding tight, but spine browned with wear to cloth at head & foot & dull gilt; gift inscription Used - Good. Good hardback in blue cloth with gilt.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. original decorated cloth, spine bumped and a trifle chipped, corners rubbed, covers a trifle marked, illustrated, ink inscription, all edges gilt, occasional spotting and marginal soiling, good. first published 1866; 196 pages including index.

Cloth. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A very scarce first British edition of a short children's book by Charlotte Maria Tucker written under the pseudonym A.L.O.E. The first edition.Very scarce. Written by Charlotte Maria Tucker under the pseudonym A.L.O.E which stands for a Lady of England. Charlotte Maria Tucker was a prolific British writer and poet. She wrote both children's and adult works of fiction.Her work as a children's writer focuses on her Evangelical religious beliefs. Most of her stories are allegories with clear moral messages. Her stories included elements of realism and naturalism which softens the moral messages. Many of her works first appeared in magazine form.The text is accompanied by a selection of charming vignettes a colour frontispiece and a half title. In the original publisher's cloth. Externally generally smart. A small crack in the front joint. Rubbing resulting in minor loss to the joints and tail of the spine. A small mark on the rear board. Internally firmly bound. Spotting to the first and last pages but generally, the pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Good. book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1868 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: 205 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: 205 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1868. 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: - 205, 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. 205.