Morality to adventure: Manchester Polytechnic's collection of children's books, 1840-1939 - Hardcover
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First edition. Catalogue of the books from one of the best children's book collections in England. Lists 2649 items giving descriptive annotations and bibliographical information. Foreword by Peter Stockham. Illustrated. With the bookplate and pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. viii , 203 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 4to...
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Morality to Adventure: Manchester Polytechnic's Collection of Children's Books, 1840-1939
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ISBN 10: 0901276189
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Morality to adventure : Manchester Polytechnic's collection of children's books, 1840-1939 / W.H. Shercliff
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1st edition, review copy. Review copy. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 203 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm. Subjects: Manchester Polytechnic. Library ; Catalogs. Children's literature ; Bibliography ; Catalogs. Children's books Public collections British Isles. History 19th century. History 20th century. Children's books U.S.A. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 429784
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Morality to Adventure : Manchester Polytechnic's Collection of Children's Books 1840-1939.
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ISBN 10: 0901276189
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Cloth, large 8vo, vi, 203 pp, plates, ills. 2,649 entries. A useful catalogue with careful bibliographical descriptions for all entries. Particularly valuable for its treatment of the 20th century works not covered in the Osborne collection catalogue, and its generally full coverage of most popular mid-late 19th century authors (including many first editions and successive editions) whuich make this collection unique. The collection also includes examples of some of the most heavily used textbooks of the time. Children's books in all fields are covered, with chapters devoted to : Fables; Myths and legendary heroes; Nursery stories and fairy tales; Poetry, verses, rhymes and drama; Nursery rhymes and alphabets; General advice and instruction; Bible and religious instruction; Biography and history; Travel and geography; Science and nature; Games, sports and pastimes; Popular songs and rhymes set to music; English language and reading; Picture books; Mathematics; Invention, health and practical arts; Stories 1840-1899; Stories 1900-1939; Anthologies of stories by different authors; Periodicals and annuals; Miscellany. With a general index of authors, editors, translators, contributors and titles of series, and a further index of illustrators, engravers and local publishers. An ex-library copy with traces of labels removed from the front free endpaper, small stamp and marks on the title-page, otherwise Good in used dustwrapper. Seller Inventory # ABE-42543
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Morality to adventure : Manchester Polytechnics Collection of children's books 1840 - 1939
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Morality to Adventure: Manchester Polytechnic's collection of children's books 1840-1939. [With a foreword by Peter Stockham]
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Morality to Adventure : Manchester Polytechnic's Collection of Children's Books 1840-1939.
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ISBN 10: 0901276189
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Cloth, large 8vo, vi, 203 pp, plates, ills. 2,649 entries. A useful catalogue with careful bibliographical descriptions for all entries. Particularly valuable for its treatment of the 20th century works not covered in the Osborne collection catalogue, and its generally full coverage of most popular mid-late 19th century authors (including many first editions and successive editions) whuich make this collection unique. The collection also includes examples of some of the most heavily used textbooks of the time. Children's books in all fields are covered, with chapters devoted to : Fables; Myths and legendary heroes; Nursery stories and fairy tales; Poetry, verses, rhymes and drama; Nursery rhymes and alphabets; General advice and instruction; Bible and religious instruction; Biography and history; Travel and geography; Science and nature; Games, sports and pastimes; Popular songs and rhymes set to music; English language and reading; Picture books; Mathematics; Invention, health and practical arts; Stories 1840-1899; Stories 1900-1939; Anthologies of stories by different authors; Periodicals and annuals; Miscellany. With a general index of authors, editors, translators, contributors and titles of series, and a further index of illustrators, engravers and local publishers. Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper. Seller Inventory # ABE-23464
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Morality to adventure : Manchester Polytechnic's collection of children's books, 1840-1939 / W.H. Shercliff
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Manchester : Manchester Polytechnic Library in association with Bracken Books and Studio Editions, 1988
ISBN 10: 0901276189
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1st edition, review copy. Review copy. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 203 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm. Subjects: Manchester Polytechnic. Library ; Catalogs. Children's literature ; Bibliography ; Catalogs. Children's books Public collections British Isles. History 19th century. History 20th century. Children's books U.S.A. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 429784
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FROM MORALITY TO ADVENTURE; Manchester Polytechnic's Collection of Children's Books 1840-1939
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4to, (300x215mm), [6],203p. 21 colour illustrations on 4 plates & 38 monochrome text illustrations. An excellent copy in original boards, dustjacket. 2649 items catalogued under broad subject areas with an excellent index, contains bibliographical details throughout and occasional notes on selected items. HEAVY BOOK please note that this title weighs more than the 1 kg packed average on which postage charges are based and we may request additonal postage. Overseas customers are advised to email us through the 'Ask the bookseller a question' option for delivery options and charges. Seller Inventory # 3391
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