Hardcover. Hardcover, original green and gilt pictorial cloth with paste-down colorized photo of a well dressed young woman, 432 pp, well illustrated with black and white photographs and seveal tipped in colorized photographic plates. Good. Corners lightly bumped, minor shelf wear, a few approximately 1/8th nicks at head and foot of spine, dust darkening top edge of textblock. Internally, front and rear hinges cracked with some gauze exposed, previous owner's bookplate, paper lightly age yellowed, otherwise tight, clean, paper crisp and unmarked, probably never really read. Consists of preliminary chapters on physical culture and gesture, including a nice photographic spread with music, featuring Cora Holmes Mogg striking various poses, followed by an extensive selection of speeches, skits, etc. For every occasion. Popular culture; oratory; public speaking; entertainment; Victorian; elocution. ********************************.
Published by Elliott Publishing Company, Philadelphia, 1900
Seller: Quaker House Books, Catawissa, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. In green cloth covers with lettering on front cover and spine. Gilt outlined photograph on front cover. Square and intact binding . Clean and unmarked endpapers and text pages. Cracked front hinge. Bumping and rubbing of ends of spine and corners. Yellowed top edge of pages. Photos upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Condition: Good. Good condition. Saleman's dummy. (recitations) 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. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Published by Thompson & Thomas, 1903
Seller: GLOVER'S BOOKERY, ABAA, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. 432 pp; Boards and spine are slightly scuffed and edge worn, light soiling on endpages, binding is a little weak but still secure, no loose pages. Illustrated with photos.
Published by George W Noble & Co, Chicago, 1900
Seller: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. n.d. Ca 1900, [This is a salesman Sample, not the actual book. It was taken door-to-door showing customers the various aspects of the book in an attempt to sell it] Variously Paged (0.60 Inches Thick), 6 Color Plts, photos, Grn Hardback with Color Plt of Young Lady Tipped-on F Cover, with Gold Frame, Elaborate Gilt title, Sample Spine Title Embossed on Back Cover, Subscription pages unused, VG, Assumed 1st ed.
Published by Thompson and Thomas, 1898, 1898
Condition: good. hbk small 4to illus b+w and color photos no dj as issued embossed cloth boards with inset photograph gilt titles quite faded boards rubbed at extremities and crimped at top and tail of spine (now in custom acetate jacket) front and rear hinges cracked otherwise internally a very good clean tight unmarked copy without foxing and with minimal age-toning to pages a good working copy becoming hard to find.
Published by Wabash Publishing House, 1898
Seller: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good.
Published by K. T. Boland, 1898
Seller: Saucony Book Shop, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: Not Issued. 1st Edition. Light green cloth, lettered/illus. in gilt and blue, bordered in black, b&w pictorial pastedown on front cover. Mild shelf wear, toned text block edges. Firm binding, clean interior. 432 pp., illus. Notably well preserved copy of a classic vintage home-schooling work. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
Published by L. G. Stahl, 1901, 1901
Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: Unknown. Quarto, hardcover, green boards with paste-on, heavily embossed. Edgewear to boards and taped at spoine, hinges broken; else text is clean andunmarked. Frontis of Lumm in color graduating high school. Contains the best and noblest readings and orations that have been presented during the last one hundred years including dramas, drills and tableaux with old time costumes. Recent patriotic pieces (pathetic and humorous) Christmas, New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving, Old Settlers' gatherings, labor days, arbor days etc. Many very old photographs, some in color. Book.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Publisher is not identified. 512 pp. including index. Light wear to the spine ends and corners. The front hinge is partially cracked. A brief gift inscription, dated 1906, is written on the front free endpaper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Thompson and Thomas, Chicago, IL, 1903
Seller: Falls Bookstore, Readsboro, VT, U.S.A.
Decorated Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Illustrated (illustrator). No Edition Stated. Green cloth binding withimpressed gold colored print on cover and spine. Cover also has paste-on photo of womman surrounded with pressed design. Cover photo is chipped and scratched. Rubwear at edges and tips. Sound and unmarked except 1905 Xmas gift inscription on front fly. 432 pages. Eclectic collection of poems, speeches and readings considered suitable for various events. Also contains instruction for dramas, tableau and musical exercise performances.
Condition: Good. A.B. Kuhlman Company Chicago, IL 1899 green cloth illustrated boards with photo of the author tipped in to front. boards moderately soiled. corners bumped. spine age toned with gilt rubbed. crown and heel of spine bumped. previous owner gift inscription to ffep. pages browned. overall, still a handsome copy.
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: 452. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1903 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: 452.
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: 536. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 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: 536.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1899. 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:- 442, 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. 442.
Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. 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: - 452, 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. 452.
Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1900. 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: - 536, 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. 536.