Red cloth with gilt title block, elaborate black and red cover decorations of flowers, vines, and spider webs. Light rubbing to gilt on spine, minor edgewear, tips of corners rubbed. Text is clean and bright, the occasional thumb smudge, tanned to brown. Frontispiece drawing. "Set in Victorian times, tells the story of Paul Bultitude and his son Dick. Dick is unwillingly heading back to a boarding school which is ruled by the cane wielding headmaster Dr. Grimstone. Bultitude foolishly says he wished he could be heading back to school.At this point, thanks to the magic Garuda Stone brought from India which grants the the owner one wish, the two switch bodies. Dick's father orders him to wish them back, but Dick refuses, and so the fun begins. Mr. Bultitude has to begin the new academic term at his son's boarding school, while Dick gets a chance to run his father's business in the City." The basis for many productions, including the film "Big".

Seller Inventory # 92909A

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Vice-Versa; Or, A Lesson to Fathers

Publisher

J.S. Ogilvie No Date (1890)

Publication Date

1890

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very Good

Seller catalogs

Fiction/General

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Gyre & Gimble
ME, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Please make certain you have read and understand the book description before purchasing a book.
I go to great lengths to accurately describe the books and all of their flaws. Please do not hesitate to contact
me with questions, or if you'd like more details or additional photographs.

Your satisfaction is important to me! If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, your book
may be returned within 14 days of purchase with some restrictions. A full refund will be issued upon
safe receipt of the re...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Orders generally ship within two days of ordering, more often on the same day.
As often as possible, I use recycled products to package the books.
This is not only a positive for the environment, but it helps us keep shipping costs as low as possible.
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG.
Oversized books, heavy books, and sets will often require additonal postage.
If you are ordering overseas, these extra charges may be enormous.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 6.50	US$ 18.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Add to Wants