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Published by A. H. Redford, 1874
Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. Hardcover. Ex-Library. Bound in umber cloth. Cover blind debossed decorative border. Gilt decoration and lettering on spine. George Mogridge (17 February 1787 ? 2 November 1854) was a 19th century writer, poet and author of children's books and religious tracts. He is chiefly known by his pseudonym of Old Humphrey, under which name he published 46 works, but also used the pen-names "Jeremy Jaunt", "Ephraim Holding", "Peter Parley" and "Old Father Thames". He wrote approximately 200 published works, many of which are still in publication today,[1] and at the time of his death it was estimated that over 15 million copies of his writings were in circulation. 271pp.CONDITION: Covers have normal shelf wear. Library label on spine, inside front cover and library card pocket on inside back cover. Missing front flyleaf. Pages have some foxing, but text remains clear and easily read. Binding and text block are sound. Full refund if not satisfied.
Published by Publishing House of the M. E. Church, Nashville, TN, 1888
Seller: S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Revised Edition; 1st Printing. B&W Illustrations; This is a small hardback book (approx. 5" x 4") . The book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some rubbing, bumping and edge wear. There are a couple of spots of ground-in dirt and one ink spot to the bottom edge of the front cover. The text pages are clean and bright. There is a penciled in previous owner's name and address. "George Mogridge (17 February 1787 2 November 1854) was a 19th century writer, poet and author of children's books and religious tracts. He is chiefly known by his pseudonym of Old Humphrey, under which name he published 46 works, but also used the pen-names "Jeremy Jaunt", "Ephraim Holding", "Peter Parley" and "Old Father Thames". He wrote approximately 200 published works, many of which are still in publication today, and at the time of his death it was estimated that over 15 million copies of his writings were in circulation. " (from Wikipedia).
Published by A. H. Redford, Nashville, Tennessee, 1871
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Grandfather Gregory, Homely Hints (1871); Old Sea Captain (1872); Chapters for Children, Thouights for the Thoughtful, Old Humphrey Observation, Memoir of Old Humphrey, Old Michael and Young Maurice (1874); Learning to Act (1875) , small hard cover books, minor edge wear, previous owner's name on ffeps, nice little set, some scarce.