Julia Wade Abbot (24 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This small paperback has some light rubbing of covers, little creasing. Interior text is clean and binding tight. Full color illustrations. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Various (illustrator).

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Covers detached. Owner's name on front free endpage. Writing inside. (oatmeal, history).

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st. 1st printing; colorful pictorial wraps w/chipping at edges; pencil markings on the first 4 pages; toning on two pages from newspaper insert; 111 pages. Colored Frontis (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; pictorial wraps; 109 clean, unmarked pages. Emma Clark (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good condition. This is 12mo size softcover book. Large but light water stain on front cover, which bleeds onto half title page. Spine tips are worn. Cover corners are bumped. All cover edges are rubbed. 1/2 inch edge tear.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Thus. Stiff color illus. wraps. 1st thus: 1929. Promotional booklet issued by Quaker Oats Co., intended for children, with stories about oat and grains through human history. 112 pp., color plates. Nicely preserved copy with minor rubbing to corners and along edges, slight loss to bottom front cover corner. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition? No Edition Stated. Rubbing to edges of covers, light toning, little bit of creasing, light curling to corners of covers; 109 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. 109 pages; color illustrations; worn blue paper illustrated wrapper ( 5 3/8 x 7 3/8 inch). Children's story issued by the breakfast food company during the 1920s. Very good clean copy. Emma Clark (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Good condition. (children's stories, oatmeal) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: New.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Illustrated by Emma Clark. About very good in wrappers; Book shows bumping on all corners, rubbing of spine and panels.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Illustrated by Emma Clark. Very good in wrappers. Paperback lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, lower front corner slightly flared, lightly browned cover and pages, lightly worn cover.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book is very good with stiff paper blue cover with colored drawing of a young boy and girl running and playing in a field of grass and flowers. Colored illustrations by Emma Clark at the beginning of each chapter. No previous owners marks found in clean bright text. Spine is tight as new two staple binding. Very mild scuffing on edges and corners. No hand creases found anywhere on or in the book. This book has a very ancient lineage reaching back tot he days when the people of the earth were young. Its story is found up in the history of grain foods and what they have meant to the human race, circa 1927.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. See photos for condition details. Staple bound softcover, original 1923 publication and not a modern reprint. Exterior shows some spotting and soiling, mainly along the edges and spine. Staples have a coating of rust and there is some chipping at the lower left corner on the back cover along with a crease that runs diagonally from the upper right. The interior binding is in better condition, pages are mildly toned but are clean. There is no handwriting or bookplates, no library markings etc.…

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Hob O' the Mill' is an engaging and educational exploration of the history and significance of grains in human civilization. Written by Grace T. Hallock and Julia Wade Abbot, this work takes readers on a journey through time, illustrating how the cultivation and milling of grain shaped cultures and societies from ancient eras to the modern age.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Hob O' the Mill' is an engaging and educational exploration of the history and significance of grains in human civilization. Written by Grace T. Hallock and Julia Wade Abbot, this work takes readers on a journey through time, illustrating how the cultivation and milling of grain shaped cultures and societies from ancient eras to the modern age.Through a series of informative narratives, the book highlights the evolution of agriculture and the essential role that nutrition plays in the development of healthy communities. The narrative captures the magic of the mill and the toil of the harvest, making complex historical and scientific concepts accessible to younger audiences. By focusing on the life of 'Hob,' a character representing the spirit of the grain, the authors weave together folklore, history, and health education.It serves as both a testament to the progress of milling and a guide to the fundamental importance of cereal crops in the human diet. This charming volume remains a significant example of early 20th-century educational literature, blending storytelling with factual insights into the world's most vital food sources.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

109, (3) pp. with 9 whole-page coloured illustrations. Orig. illustr. wrappers (stamp on title). A history of oatmeal with charming illustrations. Sprache: Englisch.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1923 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: 26 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: 26 Abbot, Julia Wade.…

A story book for young readers published by, and advertising, the Quaker Oats Company. Shows how Quaker targeted its core market, middle class American families, via stories for young readers in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Includes poems and different vignettes starring Peter and Nancy, two American children who learn where grain and food comes from by learning about different periods of history (e.g. Ancient Egypt, Roman Scotland). Includes a few in-text illustrations related to the stories. Education meets advertising. Single vol. (7.5" by 5.5"), pp. 109, pp. 3, color illus., in original color illustrated wrps. depicting Peter and Nancy frolicking through a field. Very good to near-fine. Minor rubbing to extremities.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

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 1929. 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:- 118, 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. 118 118.…