Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947
Seller: John E. DeLeau, Springfield, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG book is clean, unmarked and tight. Not ex-library. About Good, priced dust jacket to be in Brodart protector. Story of wealthy Englishman and how he manipulates friends lives for good and bad. 248pp Shipped in sturdy cardboard box.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, NY,
Seller: Berry Hill Book Shop, Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1947, First Edition, "A", Very Good Plus/Very Good dj, octavo, 284pp., blue cloth hardcover, white lettering on cover & backstrip, unclipped ($2.75) dj with slight wear at corners but o/w colorful and solid, binding tight, text unmarked, English artist's first novel.
Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, Ny, 1947
Seller: Wabash Museum Books, Mount Carmel, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 248 Pages 21 Chapters With Epilogue. Pages Tight; Minor Page Wear; No Markings N Pages. Page Edges Somewhat Darkened. Blur Hard Covers With White Lettering. Minor Shelf Wear. Dust Jacet With White Lettering Faded Red And Blue Background. Illustration On Front Dj Cover. Novel Of Ian Whose Games Have Disastrous Results With His Friends. Rare Vintage Copy.
Published by The Cresset Press, 1947
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Signed
Condition: Good. 1947. First Published. 275 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over beige cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to front free end paper. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with tears and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine.
Published by Scribners, 1947
Seller: My Book Heaven, Alameda, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. First edition. Very Good book in a Good dustjacket.
Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947
Seller: Books & Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in very good condition with a mylar wrapped dust jacket.
Language: English
Published by Frederick A. Stokes Co, 1923
Seller: Linda's Rare Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Lois Lenski (illustrator). 1st Edition. Green boards have a bit of rubbing to front cover and fraying to spine tips. Bumping to spine tips. Interior is lightly toned but clean and tight. Beautifully illustrated.
US$ 24.77
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 'The Green-Faced Toad' by Vera B. Birch. John Lane The Bodley Head 1921. First edition. Boards rubbed and marked. One plate loose. G.
Published by London/New York, John Lane/The Bodley Head 1921., 1921
First Edition
First edition. Hardcover. Original tan cloth boards, spine and front panel lettered in green. Some edge and prelim foxing, all plates present, but an older child has coloured-in two of the plates, some of the endpaper illustrations, and likewise part of the title-page drawing (all done very well, if regrettably). Still, an attractive copy of a scarce collection. Fairy stories, with illustrations in three-colour by Lenski.
Published by Frederick A. Stokes Company. New York., 1923
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Oversized hardcover. Bound in dark green cloth over boards with dark green lettering on front and spine. Covers are clean with moderate wear; rubbing at crown and foot of spine as well as outer corners, cloth partially peeling from spine with a tear (about 4.5") running up from foot along front spine edge. Front and rear endpapers are partially torn along spine gutters. Binding is secure and intact. Pages are clean with light uniform toning and minimal wear. Printed in color with illustrations by Lois Lenski throughout. 107 pages. Title page dated 1923. A good copy. Please email with questions or to request photos. Note: if there is a photo beside this listing, it is a STOCK photo that ABE put there (for reasons that we cannot understand or control) and might not match this actual book.
Published by The Cresset Press, UK, 1947
Seller: Harry Righton, Evesham, United Kingdom
US$ 23.52
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. no dustjacket. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.
Published by Lois Lenski, UK, 1921
Seller: Peakirk Books, Heather Lawrence PBFA, Sheringham, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
US$ 34.59
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Illustrated by John Lane/bodley Head (illustrator). 4to hardback; illustrated endpapers; illustrations throughout -8 full page line drawings in black, blue & red. Small mark - damp? At very edge of cover, small mark on rear cover; showing on inside edge. Gift inscription on hald title page; (not author) Otherwise nice clean copy; ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.
Condition: Very Good. 1923 Binding: Hardcover Frederick A. Stokes, large stain to bottom right corner of front board.
Published by John Lane, London, 1921
Seller: Valuable Volumes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
US$ 69.19
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Lenski Lois (illustrator). Grey covers with dark green stamped titles to front and spine.Top page edges green. There is a 1.5"damp stain mark along the front and rear covers.This is tha only fault. Illustrated eps are clean and bright as are all the printed pages and beautiful illustrations.
Published by Charles Schribners Sons, 1947
Seller: Harry Righton, Evesham, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
US$ 69.19
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed by Author with dedication and quote on fep. blue bds with white titles to front and spine. Spine ends and corners bumped. Signed by Author.
Published by New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1923
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good volume. 107 pages. Green cloth boards with green stamped lettering. Boards show shelf wear to edges and cracking to bottom half of front hinge. Binding remains strong. Pages are clean and unmarked. Handsome two-tone illustrated plates. Implied first edition.
Published by Stokes, 1923
Seller: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: near fine. First edition. Quarto. 10" x 7 1/2". Green cloth. 107pp. Pictorial endpapers. Eight line drawings highlighteed in red, black and blue. Name of previous owner on front endpaper.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 262. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1947 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 262.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1947. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 262, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 262 262.