Mortimer Kaphan (25 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. There is some wear to the cover. The book has wear on the corners. There may be some marks in or on the book. Books are stored on a bookshelf in A/C. They are in a dark room and are well maintained. If you have any questions or concerns about this book please contact me. Dickens Children Stories by Mortimer Kaphan 1929. There is some wear to the cover. The book has wear on the corners. There may be some marks in or on the book. Books are stored on a bookshelf in A/C. They are in a dark room and are well maintained. If you have any questions or concerns about this book please contact me. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. Binding: Hardcover. Language: English. Special Attributes: Illustrated. Author: Mortimer Kaphan. Publisher: M. A. Donohue & Co. Topic: Classics. Modified Item: No. Subject: Children's. …

Hard Cover -. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First edition / 1st Printing. Edition and printing not stated but most likely 1st edition / 1st printing. Very good in good- dust jacket. Book : vertical curve to the pages near the center, several small pencil squares drawn on top of half-title page. Jacket : slight chipping at top & bottom of spine, 1.5 inch tears at the bottom of the front spine hinge, front flap hinge and center of bottom edge of the front panel, 2 short tears on upper edge of front panel. Illustrated with 4 color full-page plates and 14 b&w drawings & photos. Hard Cover. 140pp. 18 x 24. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.…

Condition: New.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Edge & Shelfworn. No Jacket. Outer fore edge stained. Corners pinched. Pages unmarked. Binding firm. Four full-color and various black & white uncredited illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Good for Age. No Jacket. Ownership mark on inside cover. Text and illustrations are clear. Binding is good. There is wear to the cover. Illustrations are clear. There is yellowing to the pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VG/-with 14 illustr. and inscribed by author. On heavy paper. The most lovable child characters of Dickens presented here in short story format. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. None. Color pictorial pastedown cover. A nice oldie, suitable as a gift. Artist probably English, not identified. Illustrated with color plates. Binding is cloth boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 140pp. Corners bumped, spine ends a bit worn, very good.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover Fair Coward-McCann 1930 hardcover, with no dust jacket Cover shows wear to top of spine, with front hinge reglued Small stain bottom of spine, and edgewear to corners Pages clean Binding sound.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Later printing. Fair only with sipne taped, edges worn, hinges cracked.

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

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

1st edition thus. 96 pp. Illustrated with color plates by A. M. Turner and Harriet Kaucher. 8" x 6" VG+ (light shelf wear)/VG (1/4" chip from spine, another small chip on top front corner, stain at spine, general shelf wear). Green cloth binding with green stamped lettering on spine and front cover. Grey and white dust jacket. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Mortimer Kaphan Edition. Chicago: Donohue, 1917. Mortimer Kaphan Edition, no designation. Copyright 1917 by Sam'l Gabriel Sons & Company, New York. 16 mo. Jacket with color plate. Cloth with lettering and boarder. 96 pp. 6 attractive chromolithograph color plates. 2 black and white photographic plates. Illustrated throughout with black and white pen and ink of various sizes. A retelling of eight stories found in Dickens: Little Nell and Her Grandfather, Little Em'ly, David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, Sissy Jupe, Tiny Tim, The Fat Boy, and Caleb Plummber and His Blind Daughter. Text block and all illustrations fine. Jacket with tears on spine, corners, and edges. Slight wear on color plate on jacket. Cover with slight wear at top and bottom of spine and corners. Owner's name and inscription on ffp. Very good in good dustjacket, protected with a mylar cover. Turner, A. M. and Harriet Kaucher (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Tell Us a Dickens Story' is an engaging collection that brings the timeless narratives of Charles Dickens to a broader audience. Authored by Mortimer Kaphan, this work masterfully distills the complex and often sprawling tales of the Victorian era's most celebrated novelist into accessible, captivating stories. The volume serves as an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of 19th-century London, featuring a gallery of memorable characters that have become staples of English literature.Throughout the book, Kaphan preserves the moral depth and social commentary intrinsic to Dickens' original works while emphasizing the emotional resonance and narrative drive that make these stories enduring. From the struggles of the downtrodden to the redemption of the hard-hearted, the themes presented remain as relevant today as they were when first conceived. This collection is ideal for readers seeking to familiarize themselves with the legendary works of Dickens through a clear and evocative lens. It highlights the wit, pathos, and vivid descriptions that define the Dickensian style, making it a valuable resource for both students of literature and general readers who appreciate classic storytelling.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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Tell Us a Dickens Story' is an engaging collection that brings the timeless narratives of Charles Dickens to a broader audience. Authored by Mortimer Kaphan, this work masterfully distills the complex and often sprawling tales of the Victorian era's most celebrated novelist into accessible, captivating stories. The volume serves as an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of 19th-century London, featuring a gallery of memorable characters that have become staples of English literature.Throughout the book, Kaphan preserves the moral depth and social commentary intrinsic to Dickens' original works while emphasizing the emotional resonance and narrative drive that make these stories enduring. From the struggles of the downtrodden to the redemption of the hard-hearted, the themes presented remain as relevant today as they were when first conceived. This collection is ideal for readers seeking to familiarize themselves with the legendary works of Dickens through a clear and evocative lens. It highlights the wit, pathos, and vivid descriptions that define the Dickensian style, making it a valuable resource for both students of literature and general readers who appreciate classic storytelling.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.…

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in boards. Light rubbing on spine. Illustrations by Grace Gilkison.

Hardcover. 4to. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. 1st edition. This assumed first edition (no other dates listed) has boards bound in rust red cloth with lightly rubbed corners. Front cover has gold gilt titling and a full color illustrated plate. Spine is sun toned with bumped edges and gold gilt titling. Text block is straight with toned edges. Binding is firm. 140p. Interior is completely unmarked with natural and lightly foxed pages through out. Yellow Dust Jacket remains intact with heavy shelf and handling wear. Creases, small tears and peeling present along the top edge. Head and foot of spine contains tears and peeling. Trivial rubbing and stains across surface. Front cover illustration remains vibrant.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: GOOD+. USA: GOOD+. M.A> Donahue, USA, circa 1920'??s, hardcover, beginning spine separation, good+ book given age, previous owner name inside front cover else unmarked, not remaindered, book club or library.

1929 Kaphan, Mortimer DICKENS CHILDREN STORIES Chicago: MA Donohue, c1929 125pp illus color, b/w Ella Dolbear Lee 4to pictorial cloth Minor soiling to extremeties, else fine bright copy in VG somewhat worn d/w.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Tell Us a Dickens Story" is an engaging collection that brings the timeless narratives of Charles Dickens to a broader audience. Authored by Mortimer Kaphan, this work masterfully distills the complex and often sprawling tales of the Victorian era's most celebrated novelist into accessible, captivating stories. The volume serves as an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of 19th-century London, featuring a gallery of memorable characters that have become staples of English literature.Throughout the book, Kaphan preserves the moral depth and social commentary intrinsic to Dickens' original works while emphasizing the emotional resonance and narrative drive that make these stories enduring. From the struggles of the downtrodden to the redemption of the hard-hearted, the themes presented remain as relevant today as they were when first conceived. This collection is ideal for readers seeking to familiarize themselves with the legendary works of Dickens through a clear and evocative lens. It highlights the wit, pathos, and vivid descriptions that define the Dickensian style, making it a valuable resource for both students of literature and general readers who appreciate classic storytelling.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Tell Us a Dickens Story" is an engaging collection that brings the timeless narratives of Charles Dickens to a broader audience. Authored by Mortimer Kaphan, this work masterfully distills the complex and often sprawling tales of the Victorian era's most celebrated novelist into accessible, captivating stories. The volume serves as an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of 19th-century London, featuring a gallery of memorable characters that have become staples of English literature.Throughout the book, Kaphan preserves the moral depth and social commentary intrinsic to Dickens' original works while emphasizing the emotional resonance and narrative drive that make these stories enduring. From the struggles of the downtrodden to the redemption of the hard-hearted, the themes presented remain as relevant today as they were when first conceived. This collection is ideal for readers seeking to familiarize themselves with the legendary works of Dickens through a clear and evocative lens. It highlights the wit, pathos, and vivid descriptions that define the Dickensian style, making it a valuable resource for both students of literature and general readers who appreciate classic storytelling.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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…