Madame Chatelain (50 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. NO COPYRIGHT INFORMATION. Previous owner's name on front endpaper, dated "1931." Pages are clean and unmarked, moderately foxed. Covers show significant shelf wear with rubbing to corners and spine, discoloration. Book is very slightly shelf-cocked. Binding is tight, hinges strong. An excellent reading or reference copy!; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Small hardcover. Blue embossed covers with gold gilt lettering on spine. Non-paginated. 4-1/4" x 5-1/8" x 1/2". Stories included: Little Maia, The Fairy Forest, The Elvin Plough, The Nine Mountains, Johnny and Lisbeth, The Little Fisher Boy.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Reissue in facsimile of the 1860 original, 4to, 25pp, Frohlich's silhouette illustrations throughout; VG+ Copy, no DJ Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (children's stories, animals, trees) 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: Good. Stiff paper wrappers, printed in colors, now quite soiled with a loosening front cover, 5 x 4 inches, publisher's advert on back. The six stories each have their own title page; there are no page numbers, appx. 16 pp. each, or 96 in total. The text is generally clean with infrequent light foxing. Leavitt & Allen was at 379 Broadway from about 1855 to 1860. This little book is undated; date taken from the bibliography at WorldCat.Clara de Chatelain (1807-1876), b. & d. London, England. Born Clara Du Maxet de Pontigny, the daughter of a French gentleman and English mother, as a young woman she lived for some years in France. A very prolific author, she wrote for the English periodical press under the pseudonym Leopold Wray. She translated over 400 songs for musical houses, and "her books of fairy-tales included 140 original tales and 50 retellings of classic fairy tales; and she also wrote 16 handbooks." - wikipedia.

Condition: Good. 18mo. [68 pp]. Hardcover. Embossed brown cloth covered boards with gilt title on spine. Text embossed on front and back of cover: "Little Folks Books." No dust jacket. Poor. Edgeworn, chipped and loose binding and foxing and staining throughout and marginal tearing on page corners. Black and white illustrations.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the tale of Gilbert, a young farmer who encounters a wily Scottish shepherd. After sharing a secret that magical horses can be summoned from ragwort, Gilbert embarks on a journey to the mystical realm of Elf-land. As he enters a world of enchanted landscapes and alluring creatures, Gilbert's adventures unfold with a blend of wonder, danger, and a touch of deception. The book explores themes of trickery, the allure of dreams, and the pursuit of elusive desires. Along the way, Gilbert learns valuable lessons about the nature of reality and the importance of embracing both the tangible and the intangible. Through the author's vivid storytelling, this book invites readers to question the boundaries of perception and the limits of human experience, leaving a lasting impression on the imagination. 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 is a collection of fairy tales from various cultures around the world. The stories are a diverse mix of familiar classics like "Cinderella" and "Little Red Riding Hood" to lesser-known tales from India, Africa, and Native American traditions. The author has selected stories with universal themes of good versus evil, love and loss, and the power of hope. Each story is accompanied by stunning illustrations that bring the characters and settings to life. This book is a perfect way to introduce children to the wonderful world of fairy tales. It will spark their imaginations, teach them valuable life lessons, and create lasting memories. 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 offers insights into the evolution of sculpture and celebrates the life of one of its greatest masters, Albert Thorwaldsen. It chronicles his rise from humble beginnings as a woodcarver's son in Denmark to his status as a leading sculptor of the Neoclassical era in Rome. The author provides a detailed account of Thorwaldsen's artistic journey, the techniques he employed, and the influences that shaped his distinctive style, characterized by its harmonious forms and mythological themes. The book also explores the artist's unwavering dedication and resilience in the face of challenges, making it an inspiring read for aspiring artists and art enthusiasts alike. Thorwaldsen's legacy as a master sculptor continues to be celebrated today, with his works gracing museums and public spaces around the world, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. New Edition. Forty favourite Fairy Tales - Merry Tales for Little Folk by Madam de Chatelain. Pub Charles Taylor. Illustrated with more than two hundred pictures. 447 pages. Spine Rubbed. Pictorial boards - split spine. Charming stories some of which are known.

70 pp. Engraved illustrations, a few of which have added childish color/pencil scribbles. 8vo, publisher's decorated cloth. Tiny ink signature on front pastedown, repeated on rear endsheet with address, etc.; old pencil drawing and calculations on pastedown; front free endpaper lacking; shallow chipping to cloth at extremities; tight and sound.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. ND.c.1856. Scarce collection of 22 fables and stories, some translated from Bros Grimm, augmented "with sixty illustrations by eminent artists". Some toning to stock with occasional spotting and marking, but for the most part all is in G+ internal order bar light wear to the leading edges of a couple of pages. Gift inscription, dated 1857, neatly to first blank. Paper-covered boards with colour printed decoration to front, well worn to edges, a little bumped and dulled. Creasing and wear to paper-covered spine. Cited in research but rarely seen for sale. 8vo. Unpaginated.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. London and New York: Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, 1870. Undated, ca. 1870. Attractive book in fair to good condition. Golden tan cloth Victorian binding lettered and decorated in gilt, black and green, all edges gilt, tissue protected frontis plate, 148 pages plus 16 pages of publisher's ads, about 6.5 inches tall. Covers have light use-related soil, edgewear, front hinge internally cracked but secure, text block sound, pages mainly clean but with some age-spotting and foxing, a few upper corners creased, gift notation on front free endpaper, no other markings. Hard Cover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Paperback/chap book. Condition: Good. no publication date stated, circa 1850; New York; Chap Book; illustrated paper covers that are toned and have edge wear; Previous owner's name on back of front cover; Previous owner's sticker on title page; most illustrations are colored but not all of them; interior is clean and unmarked; 5-1/4" tall; unpaginated; stored in a Gaylord pamphlet binder;

Frölich, Karl; Chatelain (trans), Karl Fröhlich's Frolicks with Scissors and Pen. The Rhymes translated and adapted from the original German of Frölich, Joseph Myers (1860). First Edition. Brown cloth with blind stamped gilt design to front board bearing the title, and a blind stamped floral design around both boards. Fresh endpapers have been laid down. Internally mostly clean with occasional spotting and browning, but some creasing to leaves in the introduction and a small tear on page vii/viii which does not affect text. All illustrated plates (25) present showcasing Frölich's wonderful silhouette work. Some sunning to the spine of the book an some minor marking to the front board. Good. A very scarce item in commerce, and a joy to read. It is a book of 25 poems, translated from German to English by Madame de Chatelain, such as, 'The Unlucky Sportsman', 'Two Quarrelsome Sprits', 'Sloth and Pride: A Fable', with each poem having a black and white silhouette printed at the top. Frölich was the son of a shoemaker, but found a love of art and started to use scissors. It appears that this was issued in several colours of cloth bindings.

Half-Leather. Condition: Very Good. Henry Warren (illustrator). Early Copy. A nice early copy bound in dark brown leather with gilt titles and ruled bands to the spine marbled boards, published in 1859the first was 1852. with 8 illustrations in black and white, a nice pocket size edition.