Cecil Alice (33 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Hall, Sarah (illustrator).

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First Edition. Condition: new. new 1st ? Merlin Books Ltd trade 1996 edition paperback book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Provensen, Martin; Provensen, Alice (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Fine. Provensen, Martin; Provensen, Alice (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Copy in illustrated card wraps. Free of inscriptions. Clean and flat contents. Provensen, Martin; Provensen, Alice (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. String-bound booklet. Light wear, large chip to rear cover's upper corner. Music company stamp on the front cover. Set II of five sets, this collection includes the following songs: Nuts In May, The Jolly Miller, O When I Was A Schoolgirl, When I Was A Young Girl. O! A Hunting We Will Go, Dame, Get Up, and Push The Business On. 19 pages plus a few pages of ads for the publisher's other songbooks. Price on front cover indicated in cents, so this publication is from the H.W. Gray Co., sole agents for Novello and Company in the U.S.A. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. String-bound booklet. Couple of small stains on the cover's fore-edge. Music company stamp on the bottom of the front cover. Set V of five sets, this collection includes the following songs: The Jolly Nigger Boy, Wallflowers, The Gallant Ship, Queen Mary, Sweet Daisy, Sally Go Round, The Two Pigeons, Ring a Ring O' Roses, (First Version), Ring a Ring O' Roses, (Second Version), Our Shoe are Made of Leather, and Green Gravel. 19 pages plus a few pages of ads for Novello's other song books. Price on front cover indicated in cents, so this publication is from the H.W. Gray Co., sole agents for Novello and Company in the U.S.A.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. String-bound booklet. Music company stamp on the front cover. Set III of five sets, this collection includes the following songs: Jenny Jones, The Three Soldiers, There Stands a Lady, The Farmer's in his Den, The Butcher's Shop, and Poor Mary Sits A-Weeping. 20 pages. Price on front cover indicated in cents, so this publication is from the H.W. Gray Co., sole agents for Novello and Company in the U.S.A.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. String-bound booklet. Light soil and rubbing. Music company stamp on the front cover. Set I of five sets, this collection includes the following songs: London Bridge, Old Roger (First Version), Old Roger (Second Version), Walking up the Hillside, Oats and Beans, and Three Dukes. 23 pages plus a few pages of ads for the publisher's other songbooks.…

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Paperback edition, 1965, in overall very good used condition with only minor signs of age, handling and storage - covers slightly rubbed and toned to edges. Binding tight and appears little read. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions; text and music bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of children's singing games, exploring their historical significance and educational value. The author contends that these games, passed down through generations, offer more than mere amusement. They serve as a vital tool for child development, fostering imagination, physical coordination, and social skills. Singing games, as presented in this book, encourage dramatic expression, rhythmic movement, and clear enunciation. The author emphasizes the importance of unaccompanied singing, highlighting the aesthetic and educational benefits of this traditional approach. The book provides a collection of singing games, complete with lyrics, instructions, and musical notation, allowing readers to engage with these timeless activities. Beyond entertainment, this book reveals the profound impact of singing games on a child's cognitive and social growth, making it a valuable resource for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the power of play. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book collects and analyzes singing games for children; musical activities that combine physical movement with vocal activities. These games have been preserved by oral tradition for centuries, forming a unique aspect of children's folklore. The author highlights the educational value of these games, emphasizing not only their entertainment value but their potential to develop mental and physical skills, teach discipline, and inculcate good manners. By exploring the historical and cultural context of these games, the author demonstrates their broader significance. The author discusses the thematic depth of these games, exploring the ways in which they reflect aspects of human nature. Concepts of courtship, marriage, and domestic life; the changing seasons; themes of work and play; and issues of social class and gender are all represented in these games, providing a rich tapestry of cultural insights. Children's singing games, as this book reveals, are not simply a collection of songs and activities but a complex and multifaceted reflection of human experience. 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.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 244 x 172 mm. 23, 19, 20, 15, 19 pages. plus pages of ads. ex library.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. 19pp. Light wear, else VG. Size: 4to.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Large 8vo PB. pp; unpaginated. Hand-written index to songs on first page. Good in card covers with cloth spine and title label to front cover. Overall moderate shelf-wear, with some peeling of the cloth to the foot of the spine.

, 224 pages First Edition , lacks front cover, spine and rear cover soiled and torn, light spots to some pages, in fair condition , original printed wraps 19 x 13 cm Paperback ISBN.

First edition (per Heriot & Co.'s "First published 1978" statement upon copyright page). 352 pages. Hardcover: H 24cm x L 15.75cm. Dust jacket lightly foxed and soiled; a few short tears, bumping, and scuffs at edges; front flap retains publisher's printed price at bottom right. Brown cloth with gilt stamping to spine. Text block edges foxed. Some foxing to interior leaves which are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. ISBN 0906382009.…

Hardcover. Condition: Original black cloth. No dust jacket. First American Edition. New York: W. J. Watt and Co, 1926. Good condition. Spine lettering faded. Light wear to extremities. No owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. By the authors of ADVENTURESS and RAVEN, V.C. A solid reading copy of this scarce mystery set in the "tiny outpost of Banzt on the North Western Frontier" of India. Listed in Hubin. First American Edition. Hardcover. Original black cloth/No dust jacket. 8vo. 256pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. ] Hardback, tall octavo, 6 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches, 352 pages, Near Fine in Near VG dj (dj now in protective mylar). Book itself tight binding, hinges intact, clean cloth covers, undamaged surfaces/edges/corners/spine & no names, no writing. DJ mostly clean, price corner clipped (but small £20 price sticker applied there), wear to the corners and ends a little worse than minor incl short closed tear top corner front panel. Illustrated endpapers: map at the front (The Blunts' 1877-1879 Arabian Travels) & photo at the rear (aerial view of Blunts' Crabbet Park grounds w/ features labeled). Numerous b&w photos within. Bibliography, General Index, Index of Horses. RWR5 Animals Horses Breeding Wilfrid Scawen Blunt Lady Anne Blunt.…

Paperback. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. SIGNED FIRST EDITION, first printing. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.78. Publisher's plain card wraps with integral dust-jacket with printed price of one shilling net to upper. Signed by the editor and contributor Gertrude Ford to the half title. Annotation to title page and to some poem titles. Dust-jacket a little worn to spine with some loss at the ends and the titles mostly faded, some marking and toning. Near fine. A scarce collection of patriotic verse, later expanded and republished in 1917, only eight copies listed as held by British institutions and not traced by Reilly. Contains Poems by Binyon and Plowman amongst others. Catherine W. Reilly: English Poetry of the First World War 63 p.20. Signed by Author.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1909 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 62 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. 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. Pages: 62 Gomme, Alice Bertha,Sharp, Cecil James, 1859-1924.…

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 1909. 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:- 62, 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. 62 62.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 62 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : c1909. Text in English. This volume presents a collection of traditional children's singing games, compiled and edited by Alice Bertha Gomme and Cecil James Sharp. It offers valuable insights into the cultural and social practices of early 20th-century England, documenting the oral traditions and playful activities that were integral to children's lives. The work is of particular interest to folklorists, musicologists, and historians studying the evolution of children's games and their role in community life. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Children's Singing Games is a book written by Alice Bertha Gomme in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive collection of songs, rhymes, and games that were popular among children during that time period. The book is divided into different categories, including games for two or more players, circle games, and ball games. The songs and rhymes are accompanied by detailed instructions on how to play the games, including the rules and the movements involved. The book also includes illustrations of the games and the children playing them. Children's Singing Games is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in the history of children's games and songs.Set 1 Contains London Bridge, Old Roger, Walking Up The Hillside, Oats And Beans, Three Dukes. In Five Sets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. …