Anna Farquhar (96 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Early reprint. No jacket. Spine faded, ink and pencil name on front endpapers. 1901 Hard Cover. 222 pp. Gilt titles, top edge gilt. A memoir of the author's time in Washington D.C. as the wife of a cabinet minister. It provides a detailed account of her experiences, including her social interactions with other politicians and their wives, as well as her observations of the political climate of the time. The book also touches on the author's personal life, including her struggles with illness and her relationships with her family. Overall, "Her Washington Experiences" offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the U.S. government during the early 20th century, as seen through the eyes of a woman who was intimately connected to those in power.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. De Thulstrup, T. (illustrator). Normal wear; a decent readable copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. T. De Thulstrup (illustrator). Her Washington Experiences is a series of letters written from Emmy, a cabinet minister's wife, to her sister Lyde in 189x. No further names or dates are given. The covers are sage green. The title and author are printed in gold lettering. Back cover is blank, The spine is faded and also gives the publisher's name. The front cover is surrounded by a gold rectangle around the border. There is one spot on the cover where a small sticker has been removed about .5 inches by .75 inches which is slightly darkened. The top edges are gold. The other page edges are lightly soiled. There are 19 letters and 19 iillustrations all on coated paper. The previous owner's name is written in ink on the end page.

hardcover. Condition: very good. Illustrated by T. de Thulstrup. 12mo, green cloth (spine evenly faded), uncut edges, t.e.g. Boston, 1902. very good.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hard Bound Volume. Condition: Very Good. First Edition.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Ex-library copy with the usual library markings. Good copy. In brown cloth covers with gilt lettering on spine. Intact binding. No writing on text pages. Page 10 has been tape repaired. Rubbing of edges of spine. About ten pages have small holes or tears. All pages are legible. Scene is laid at Weekapaug, Westerly, RI. Thank you for your patronage. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Stated Special edition on spine. In green cloth covers with gilt lettering on spine. Square and intact but loose binding. Clean and unmarked text pages. Cracked front hinge. Bumping of ends of spine. Moderate shelf rubbing to covers. Photos upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condition: VERY GOOD. Early printing. The author's second novel. When her vision begins failing (something the author -whose voice was ruined early - could sympathize with), a young woman and her father are told to spend a month at the Rhode Island seashore. 324 pp. Very good in sage green cloth with white and dark green lettering and decorations, illustration pasted on front cover (corners slightly bumped, hinges just barely starting. light toning to the pages).

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Decorative tan cloth stamped in black and red. Gutter cracked before half-title, spine ends and corners nicked, else very good.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. ***Please Read*** ex-library markings - great shape for being 130 years old - No marks on text - My shelf location 41-c-20.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Beige cloth stamped in black, red and yellow. Cloth and front endpapers dampstained, spine tanned and cocked, a good only copy.

very good -fine, green binding with gold lettering, darker spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Thure De Thulstrup (illustrator). First Edition. Farquhar served as assistant editor of National Magazine, and frequently published in the Saturday Evening Post and Her Washington Experiences initially appeared in a magazine, then in book form. It was written based on Farquhar's experiences while living in the Capital, and was a picture of the complexity of the political and social workings of those who worked in the government, including Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley, and others. Thure de Thulstrup was an American illustrator with contributions for numerous magazines, including three decades of work for Harper's Weekly, and was praised by one of his publishers, Louis Prang, as "the foremost military artist in America." Original brown gilt cloth with gilt top foreedge and tissue interleavings to plates. A clean, bright, unmarked copy.

broschiert. Condition: Gut. 21 cm ; Herausgegeben von Karola Grässlin. Sechs Hefte im Papierschuber: Neue Kunst in Hamburg 2001 ; Die 8 schönsten Fahrten durch Rio ; Safnasafnid und das Phänomen Nordlandfahrt ; Phoenix Specific ; Big Blue Ocean ; Ania Corcilius / Brígida Baltar. Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Gutes Exemplar. pwRegal-HH ISBN: 3897701227.

6th Page Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth. Edges very slightly toned and dust-dulled. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. ; 208 pages; Description: 208 p. Frontis plate ; 18 cm. Subjects: Boston (Mass. ) --Fiction. 3 Kg.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows Eleonora Dean on her ambitious journey to become a professional singer. Set in the early 1900s, the narrative follows Eleonora as she navigates relationships, heartbreaks, and the inner battles that every artist faces along their artistic odyssey. The author explores the tensions between personal aspirations, social norms, and the sacrifices artists must make to pursue their passions. Through the intertwining stories of Eleonora and the people in her life, this book provides an introspective look into the human drive to express oneself, the struggles of an artist's life, and the universal search for identity and belonging. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition. Octavo. Original decorated tan cloth over boards, black and red ink lettering and decorations at front cover and spine. Very good, slightly cocked, spine slightly darkened, some smudging to cloth, two spots at rear cover, rear hinge starting, light stains to rear pastedown, previous owner's signature at front free end paper, pages agetoned.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book intertwines the lives of Louise Fremont and Doctor Layton as he grapples with his complex feelings for her. At the start of the narrative, the young and intelligent Miss Fremont seeks medical advice for a mysterious visual impairment that threatens her work as a historian. Doctor Layton, a renowned eye specialist, finds himself attracted to her independent spirit and intelligence. However, his arrogant and commanding demeanor clashes with Louise's strong-willed nature. Despite their differences, Doctor Layton prescribes an unconventional treatment â" a retreat to the tranquil seaside town of Weecapaug â" in hopes of restoring her health. As Louise and her elderly father settle into their new surroundings, they delve into the town's rich history and encounter its intriguing inhabitants. The author skillfully weaves together themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of knowledge, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.