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Published by S W Partridge & Co Ltd, London
Hardcover. Gift inscription ffep dated 1917. Yellowed paper, , chips top of; Includes 34 pages of publisher's catalogue. 650gms weight; Color Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 386 pages Good+ spine, creased edge to spine.
Published by Ward Lock & Co. Ltd No date circa early 1920s, London and Melbourne, 1920
Seller: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
Hardback. 2nd Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Good Condition. Glazed pictorial boards with cloth spine. Previous owner's details to front free end paper and gift inscription, dated 1926, to reverse of ffep. Some offset to endpapers and scattered faint foxing throughout - although plates are clean. Corners are rubbed. 11 full-page color plates (all present), many full-page black & white plates and in-text black & white photographs. 256 pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.
Published by Graphic Arts Books, Portland, 2021
ISBN 10: 1513269100ISBN 13: 9781513269108
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Nathaniel Hawthorne presents a multilayered story consisting of six Greek myths that are told from a unique perspective and appeals to all readers, specifically children. His writing style transcends age to deliver a family-friendly narrative.A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys is a compilation of classic stories inspired by Greek mythology. Hawthornes interpretation is filtered through the fictional character, Eustace Bright, a college student whos entertaining a group of children. The book features The Gorgon's Head, a popular epic that follows Perseus and his quest to slay Medusa. Theres also The Paradise of Children, a cautionary tale about Pandoras box, and The Golden Touch, which recalls the story of King Midas.Originally published in 1851, A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys continues to stand the test of time. Its stories are literary staples that have been adapted for multiple mediums. The collection also produced the sequel, Tanglewood Tales, which was released in 1853.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys is both modern and readable. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Quarto, 256pp, illustrated. Very good original boards in good dustwrapper. Ink gift inscription inside flyleaf.
Published by Ward Lock & Co. London 1934, 1934
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
14th ed. pictorial boards Near Fine large octavo 256pp., col. & b/w pls., Some rubbing otherwise a nice bright, tight copy.
Quarto. 264pp, illustrated. Very good original boards in good dustwrapper. Rare in dustwrapper.
Published by Published by The Folio Society, London, 2008
Seller: A&F.McIlreavy.Buderim Rare Books, Buderim, QLD, Australia
4to. pp.xii + 228 with 60 designs and illustrations by Walter Crane. Decorated cloth hardcover in red slipcase. A Fine copy.
HARDCOVER. Folio Society, 2008. A fine unmarked copy that appears as unread and presents as new. In a near fine slipcase. A gift quality copy. Scans available if required.