Nancy Sproat (42 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. 1863; brown illustrated cloth covered boards with gold titles; wear and discoloration around edges; corners are rounded; 16mo, 5 3/4" to 6 3/4" tall; Previous owner's name on ffep; Interior is clean and unmarked; 64 pages.

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.

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

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of poems for children, written in the early 19th century. The poems are intended to teach children about morality, manners, and the importance of religion. The author uses simple language and imagery to describe the beauty of nature, the joys of childhood, and the importance of being kind to others. The poems are full of gentle wisdom and encouragement, and they offer a glimpse into the values and beliefs of children in the early 19th century. 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 of prose and verse will capture your imagination as you are invited to journey through a realm of charming narratives, poems, and pictures that focus on different moments in the lives of children, animals, and even a few fictional characters. The author presents these moments from various perspectives, creating a kaleidoscopic effect as readers travel from the familiar to the fantastic, and back again. Some stories are accompanied by hymns for singing, providing opportunities to experience these reflections not only through words but also song. Ultimately, this book serves as a reminder that there is always something fascinating and beautiful waiting to be discovered. 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 work of classic English poetry with a dedicated focus and structure aiming to illustrate themes of age and its relationship with facets of human life. The author achieves this through several poems notable for their skillful use of the poetic form and their thought -provoking content. The book's distinct medieval English style at times makes use of archaic language and spelling, rendering it a fascinating piece for those interested in the history of the language. The thematics of the poems within range in subject matter from the passing of time and our place within it to the role of religion, nature, friends, family, and social responsibilities. Ultimately, this book serves as a timeless and thought -provoking exploration of the human condition, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of life's journey. 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 profound exposition on motherhood, parenting, and the spiritual development of children. Written by an earnest and devoted Christian mother of the 19th century, the author draws from both personal experiences and religious wisdom to impart valuable insights on child-rearing. Ranging from discussions on early religious instruction and the importance of filial duty to the dangers of worldly pursuits and the significance of prayer, the book emphasizes the crucial role of parents in shaping the moral and spiritual trajectory of their children. 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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 will 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 - 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 will 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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardcover. First Edition. Rare first edition of Poetic Tales for Children, majority of poems written by Nancy Sproat. Nice steel engravings. Published by Samuel Wood circa 1830.Scattered light fox spots to pages, binding tight, engravings crisp, soft covers bright with light bumping to edgesPlease contact us about shipping costs for international orders of over-sized books or multi-book sets. We are happy to provide accurate quote prior to purchase. Scattered light fox spots to pag.…

Wraps. Condition: Poor. no date. Orange wraps with a small illustration on the front cover. Title/copyright page MISSING, with page 5/6 MISSING the bottom 3/4, losing all text. 34 pages present (numbers starting a 5, and MISSING anything prior). Bibliographic records and OCLC records indicate a Baltimore edition with 48 pp., although other records show a New York imprint with the same publisher/address as this, undated but apparently 1820, and containing 36 pages. This indicates this pamphlet is most likely lacking leaf 35/36 and perhaps anything after. Small illustrations throughout, a few colored by hand. A collection of poems for children, passing on life lessons, parental teaching and musing on nature and people. POOR condition, lacking the aforementioned pages, with the large piece torn off leaf 5/6 noted and leaf 33/34 DETACHED and laid in. Moderate fading, minor soiling and staining to the wrappers. Heavy creasing and edgewear, with some loss at the corners. Side sewn binding coming undone and somewhat fragile. Sporadic pencil underlining throughout, with doodles on the rear inside cover and some colored ink staining to a few pages. Scattered soiling and minor staining throughout. Overall a very worn, incomplete copy. Reference copy at best.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. The covers have some edge-wear. The front free endpaper has a previous owner's name and address written on it, and also has a hole. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" Tall.

Paperback. Light blue stapled wraps with black lettering and illustration; 33 pp.; richly illustrated. This book includes 15 illustrations in octagonal frames, each with two lines of verse repeated from the text. Good (Wraps are moderately edgworn/chipped/foxed/smudged/toned; textblock edges are toned/foxed/smudged; interior is clean; pages 11-15 are more moderately worn at the edges; binding is solid.).…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 90.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 74.