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Published by Scribner & Co.
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
Book
paperback. Condition: Fair. New York, 1879; paper covers; rear cover torn and tattered; heavy edge wear; magazine soiled; binding; good, interior unmarked; 4to, 9 3/4" to 12" tall; approximately 60 pages.
Published by Scribner & Co.
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
Book
paperback. Condition: Fair. 1879; poor condition; paper covers; front cover torn and tattered; heavy edge wear; pencil markings on front cover; magazine soiled; interior unmarked; 4to, 9 3/4" to 12" tall; approximately 60 pages.
Published by The Century Co. 1904, 1904
Seller: Wonderland Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
ed. paperback good condition in somewhat worn wraps with the wrap missing from the spine ends.
Published by NY, Baronet Books, 1994, 1994
Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Edna Floris Freshman (illustrator). Octavo, hardcover, in pictorial blue boards. Great Illustrated Classics series. A beautiful copy! Near fine. Giftable. Bright, clean and tight. Illustrations are in black and white. Combines the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale. Dutch localities and customs--the Brinker home full of goodness and love. A poor boy who wants to prove his own worth and help his terribly sick father. His little sister who dreams of winning the skating race (to win the silver skates) 240 pp. Book.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good (front cover chipped, back cover loose, otherwise intact) 4to Vol. XV No. 2. Christmas Number. Rare. Lacks 1/4 of front cover. Includes work by Frances Hodgson Burnett, et al.Illustrated by Black/white illus.
Published by The Century Co, 1904
Seller: Stone Soup Books, Camden, ME, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. large 8vo, marbled boards half-bound in leather with gilt lettering and raised bands on spine, leather is badly chipped and worn on spine, corners rubbed though, damp stain on page edges, a bound volume of St Nicholas magazine for children, illustrated stories and poems, November 1903 to April 1904.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1901
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together by the publisher, The Century Company, in discolored black cloth-covered heavy board covers with titling in gilt on spine. Two holes in spine. Includes the months of May, 1901 through October, 1901. With 4 page table of contents inserted before first month. Pages intact, though some have tears, soiling or markings. Volume is firm and tight, but textblock edges with soiling. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. One series of stories, 'Careers of Danger and Daring' is continued here from Part I of Volume XXVIII profiling firemen, bridge-builders, wild-beast tamers and others, by Cleveland Moffett, appears in this work. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US at the dawn of the 20th century. Mary Mapes Dodge won fame as the author of 'Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates'. In her role as the self-styled 'Conductor' of St. Nicholas Magazine, she was able to attract numerous well-known authors and illustrators to submit contributions. ; 7-1/4 in. wide x 9-3/4 in. tall; viii, 573 pages.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1902
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together by the publisher, The Century Company, in half leather and brown pebbled cloth-covered heavy board covers with titling and decorations in gilt on black block on spine. Includes the months of November, 1901 through April 1902. With 3 page table of contents inserted before first month. Pages remarkably clean and bright, though with some foxing and with a few showing some yellowing. Covers and textblock firm, but with leather has deteriorated somewhat. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. One story, 'By Virture of Phebe's Wit', written by Alice Balch Abbot and illustrated by Tom Mills and C.M. Relyea appears in the April, 1902, issue in this volume. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US at the turn of the 20th century. Mary Mapes Dodge won fame as the author of 'Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates'. In her role as the self-styled 'Conductor' of St. Nicholas Magazine, she was able to attract numerous well-known authors and illustrators to submit contributions. ; 7-1/2 in. wide x 9-3/4 in. tall; 576 pages.
Published by Scribner & Co., New York, 1879
Seller: Phyllis35, Canyonville, OR, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Illustrated (illustrator). 12 issues bound in hardcover, black cloth spine gold gilt. 844pp, some missing at the end. Starts with page 33, title top, "A Mistake". No title or fore leafs, binding very loose but interior is holding. Lots of cover wear, corners and spine ends bumped. Some stain inside does not trouble the contents. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by The Century Co, New York, 1899
Seller: Stone Soup Books, Camden, ME, U.S.A.
First Edition
hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. 1st Ed. large 8vo, marbled boards half-bound in leather with gilt lettering and raised bands on spine, marbled endpapers, damps stain on fore-edge of front endpapers, piece of free endpaper torn out, binding is tight, interior pages are clean.
Published by The Century Co, 1898
Seller: Stone Soup Books, Camden, ME, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. large 8vo, marbled boards half-bound in leather with gilt lettering and raised bands on spine, marbled endpapers, edges lightly rubbed, a bound volume of St Nicholas magazine for children, illustrated stories and poems, May 1898- October 1898.
Published by The Century Co, 1898
Seller: Stone Soup Books, Camden, ME, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. large 8vo, marbled boards half-bound in leather with gilt lettering and raised bands on spine, marbled endpapers, edges lightly rubbed, rear cover coming loose, chip in leather at top of spine, a bound volume of St Nicholas magazine for children, illustrated stories and poems, November 1897 to April 1898.
Published by The Century Co, 1901
Seller: Stone Soup Books, Camden, ME, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. large 8vo, marbled boards half-bound in leather with gilt lettering and raised bands on spine, marbled endpapers, corners rubbed, a bound volume of St Nicholas magazine for children, illustrated stories and poems, May 1901- October 1901.
Published by The Century Co., New York, 1904
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed publication of The Century Company bound together. Includes the months of May, 1904 through Oct., 1904. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. Included here is a poem entitled "Johnniky Van and the Cannibal Man" by Ellen Manly, illustrated by R. A. Greaef; as well as many submissions. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US in the early 20th century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original covers/wraps. In half tan leather, with brown paper-covered boards. --- With the beginnings of a split at front cover, which is firmly attached to the textblock. With rubbing to leather, especially to spine. Textblock is firm, though with some discoloration to a few leaves. --- NOTE: This item has been examined for completeness; but missing portions may have been overlooked. If interested in purchasing for a specific story or illustration, please contact the seller prior to ordering in order to confirm that the story/illustration is included. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 573 pages.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1886
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together, from May 1886 to October 1886. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include installments (Chapters VII through XIV) of the debut of Frances Hodgson Burnett's "Little Lord Fauntleroy," which appeared for the first time in St. Nicholas. Also with offerings by Bessie Chandler, Margaret Meredith, John R. Coryell and many others; "conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US early in the latter half of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original monthly covers/wraps. In brown half leather and brown cloth with spine titling in gilt. The name 'H. F. Lunt' has been stamped in gilt to cover. --- A Poor-only copy, with detached covers haphazardly re-attached to textblock with cloth book repair tape. The leather is rather unstable and susceptible to transfer/rubbing off onto neighboring surfaces. The textblock is mostly intact, though a few leaves near the front have loosened. Despite damages, interior is fully readable.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; viii, [3], 484-960 pages.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1898
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together, from May 1898 to October 1898. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include "The Treasure at the End of the Rainbow," a story by A. E. Bonser, illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Also with offerings by J. M. Ellicott, U.S.N., Virginia Woodward Cloud, Charles B. Howard, Ada Sewall and many others; "conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US early in the latter half of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original monthly covers/wraps. In bevel-edged maroon cloth with titling and decorations in black and gilt. --- A generally well-preserved copy, with mostly intact textblock (though a few leaves at mid-book have loosened and tears to some leaves). Hinges are good, but with chafing to cover extremities.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; viii, 531-1056 pages.
Published by Century Company (1887), New York, NY, 1887
Cloth. Condition: G/No Dustjacket. Black & White Illustrations (illustrator). New York, NY: Century Company. G/No Dustjacket. (1887). . Cloth. Part 1: Nov 1886-Apr 1887 / part II: May 1887 - Oct 1887 . 8vo., v. p., cover rubbed, bumped, frayed, hinges cracked, page yellowing .
Published by The Century Co, New York, 1893
Seller: Mare Booksellers ABAA, IOBA, Dover, NH, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Decorative red cloth with gilt lettering. Many black and white illustrations throughout, including some by Peter Newell, among others. With work by Kate Douglas Wiggin, Frances Hodgson Burnett and others. In FAIR condition. Moderate scuffing and fading. Minor to moderate soiling with a few small stains. Spine sun darkened. Moderate scuffing, bumping, and pulling to the extremities, with heavy tattering to the cloth at the head and foot of the spine. Interior hinges cracked and pulling from the text block, although still attached. Inner text solid.General but minor darkening to the pages. Some soiling scattered throughout.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1884
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together, from May 1898 to October 1898. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include seven stories by Louisa May Alcott. Also with offerings by Joachin Miller, Lucy L. Montgomery, E. S. Brooks, John R. Coryell and many others; "conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US early in the latter half of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original monthly covers/wraps. In bevel-edged maroon cloth with titling and decorations in black and gilt. --- A generally well-preserved copy, with intact, tightly-bound textblock and good hinges. With chafing to cover extremities, especially at spine (some repaired with tape) and rubberstampings to endpapers. ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; viii, [3], 508-984 pages.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1885
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together, from May 1885 to October 1885. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include stories about tennis, futuristic tricycles and choosing an occupation; also biographies of classical composers such as Beethoven, Bach and Wagner by Agatha Tunis. Includes writings by Frank R. Stockton, Marion Satterlee, George J. Manson and many others. "Conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US early in the latter half of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original monthly covers/wraps. In brown half leather and brown cloth with spine titling in gilt. The name 'H. F. Lunt' has been stamped in gilt to cover. --- A Fair-only copy, with partial splits to hinges (but holding) & chafing to cover extremities. The leather is rather unstable and susceptible to transfer/rubbing off onto neighboring surfaces. The textblock is intact and stable.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; viii, [3], 482-960 pages.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1887
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together, from May 1887 to October 1887. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include stories by Louisa May Alcott, Jessie C. Glasier (illustrated by Arthur Kemble) and others. Also with a biographical sketch of the childhood of American poet John Greenleaf Whittier by William H. Rideing, as well as offerings by Alice Wellington Rollins, Samuel Minturn Peck, George W. Manson and many others. "Conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US early in the latter half of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original monthly covers/wraps. In bevel-edged maroon cloth with titling and decorations in black and gilt. --- A generally well-preserved copy, with intact, tightly-bound textblock and good hinges. Chafing and wear to cover extremities, especially at spine & back cover.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; viii, [3], 484-960 pages.
Published by The John C. Winston Company, Chicago
Seller: Shoemaker Booksellers, Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Clara M. Burd (illustrator). (1925) 326 pp. Original blue cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Pictorial paste-down on front cover. Binding lightly soiled and rubbed. Corners and spine ends bumped w/ small bump to bottom of foredge of rear cover. Previous owner's name in pencil on front paste-down. Top corner torn from page 83/84, not affecting any text. Approx. 2" tear from top margin of page 308 (which does affect 5 lines of text). Illust. w/ 4 color plates and 8 b/w drawings.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1894
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together, from November 1883 to April 1884. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include several stories by Louisa May Alcott and Frank R. Stockton. Also with offerings by Margaret Johnson, Frederic Palmer, Frank M. Bicknell and many others; "conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US early in the latter half of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original monthly covers/wraps. In bevel-edged maroon cloth with titling and decorations in black and gilt. --- A Fair-only copy, with several loosened leaves and tears to cloth at spine which has been repaired with transparent tape. Formerly owned by schools, so indicated by their rubberstampings to front endpapers. Despite damages, interior is intact and fully readable. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.) ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; viii, 504 pages.
Published by The Century Co, New York, 1902
Seller: Stone Soup Books, Camden, ME, U.S.A.
First Edition
hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. 1st Ed. large 8vo, marbled boards half-bound in leather with gilt lettering and raised bands on spine, marbled endpapers, corners and edges rubbed, binding is tight, interior pages are clean, an illustrated anthology of writings for children, 576 pages.
Published by The Century Co., New York, 1891
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together in a single, though damaged, volume, published by The Century Co. Includes the months of November, 1890 through April, 1891. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include stories by Katherine Pyle, Clarence B. Moore, Joaquin Miller (and illustrated by Frederick Remington), a poem by Helen Thayer Hutcheson and many other stories and features, as "conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US in the latter half of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original covers/wraps but with a general table of contents. In burgundy half leather and black cloth-covered boards. --- The binding has deteriorated to the point of being extremely loose, with loosened leaves and signatures. Covers are separated from the textblock. --- NOTE: This item has been examined for completeness; but missing portions may have been overlooked. If interested in purchasing for a specific story or illustration, please contact the seller prior to ordering in order to confirm that the story/illustration is included. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; 968 pages.
Published by The Century Company, New York, 1886
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Six months of the famed magazine bound together, from May 1886 to October 1886. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include installments (Chapters I through VI) of the debut of Frances Hodgson Burnett's "Little Lord Fauntleroy," which appeared for the first time in St. Nicholas. Also with offerings by Louisa May Alcott, Helen Hunt Jackson, Frank R. Stockton, John R. Coryell and many others; "conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US early in the latter half of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this volume, without their original monthly covers/wraps. In brown half leather and brown cloth with spine titling in gilt. The name 'H. F. Lunt' has been stamped in gilt to cover. --- A Fair-only copy, with loosened hinges, somewhat warped boards and chafing to cover extremities. The textblock itself remains tightly-bound and stable. The leather is rather unstable and susceptible to transfer/rubbing off onto neighboring surfaces.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; viii, [3], 4-480 pages.
Published by The Century Co, New York, 1886
Hardbound. CAVE (illustrator). 3/4 leather with marbled boards. 440 pp., profusely illustrated with line engravings and wood engravings. An old magazine aimed at children, with stories like the adventures of Little Lord Fauntleroy, travelogues, profiles of famous people, and puzzles. The pages are surprisingly fresh for its age. Fun reading! G+ (Ex-library with bookplate, edges quite worn but all still intact.).
Published by The Century Company 1890, 1891, New York, 1891
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Decorated Red Cloth, Standard Format. Worn, Frayed At Corners, Intact. Contents Clean. Volume Ii With "Morning" And "The Sleeping Flowers" By Emily Dickinson.
Published by New York: The Century Co. - The Century Company [St. Nicholas Magazine], 1881-1882., 1882
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
Poor condition. i-ii, [lacks iii-vi], vii-viii, 1-504 pages. Hardcover: H 24.5cm x L 18.5cm. Half-leather binding but with spine leather mostly perished leaving quire folds and underlying chipped paper backstrip exposed lengthwise save for some leather at heel which retains gilt stamped name "Ed. L. Milne" (probably person for whom book was bound). Leather board corners well worn; rubbing and light staining to pebbled cloth boards which are tenuously attached to text block. Title leaf (i.e. pages i-ii) present but lacks pages iii-vi of Contents with final vii-viii still present; initial leaves from ffep inclusive to pages 1-2 detached and now laid-in; past owner's ink stamp on front and rear free endpapers; pencil signature on ffep too; last two leaves (pages 503-504 and rfep) detached with latter having large loss at its top corner. Some toning as well as scattered soiling and staining to interior leaves. Text block stressed at several points. Rear pastedown's bottom right corner features bookbinder ticket: "C.W. Staehle | Book Binder | 45 | Bluff St. | Joliet. | Ill." November 1881 Volume IX-No. 1 on pages 1-88; December 1881 Volume IX-No. 2 on pages 89-184; January 1882 Volume IX-No.3 on pages 185-264; February 1882 - Volume IX-No. 4 on pages 265-344; March 1882 - Volume IX-No.5 on pages 345-424; April 1882 - Volume IX-No. 6 on pages 425-504. Please note that this book has an approximate shipping weight of 3.5 pounds (1.58 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail.
Published by The John C. Winston Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1925
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Clara M. Burd. (illustrator). 'The Childrens Bookshelf'. xiv, 325 pages; illustrations, 4 in color; bound in blue cloth, color illustration pasted on the cover with gilt lettering on the spine, dust jacket under mylar. Fine clean copy of this classic children's story.