Adventures Dodo by Farrow (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. With 70 illustrations by Willy Pogany. First Edition Second Impression (September 1907). Previous owner initials in pencil on front end paper.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, pp245 with 9 pages of publishers adverts to rear with b/w illustrations by Willy Pogany throughout. Hardcover no dust jacket. Publishers pictorial blue cloth binding with gilt titles to spine and front board in good condition with a bit of shelf wear to top & tail of spine, rubbing to tips of boards and stain to top of back board. Inside the very odd spot of foxing, pages cracked in a couple of places but binding still tight and solid, the pages between pp121-pp233 were opened badly resulting in some tearing and a little loss to edges of some pages. A scarce copy of one of Willy Pogany's earlier illustrative works. Willy Pogany (1882-1955) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. HARDBACK, red cloth with gilt lettering on lightly faded spine, gilt lettering and coloured illustration on front, black publishers ornate initials on rear cover, covers lightly used with some marks on rear, some darkening to cover edges, head, tail and corners very lightly bumped, some light dust staining to end-papers, pages are a little browned, small marks to two page margins, small tear in edge of one or two pages, publisher's advert page has small tear and wear where penciled lines have been erased, similarly the last line of text has one word slightly worn. otherwise a very good copy of this rare book. Particularly with the illustrations being drawn by K M Roberts, who illustrated Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Please contact me for photographs or further information if required. Roberts, K. M. (illustrator).…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. The first edition of this very scarce children's book about a talking dodo, by the noted G. E. Fisher, with charming illustrations by Willy Pogany. The first edition.Illustrated by Willy Pogany with a monochrome frontispiece, many monochrome vignettes and thirty-seven monochrome plates. Collated complete.In the publisher's original pictorial cloth.This charming children's book was written by the noted children's book author, George Edward Farrow, best known for his nonsense books. In this tale, a group of children meet a talking dodo in peculiar clothes. The children are then taken on an exciting adventure by the Dodo, meeting many other interesting characters.Undated, dated by copies held at the British Library. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth. Externally excellent with fading to the spine, a slight lean, slight rubbing to the extremities, and very minimal marks to the boards. Very slight offsetting to the pastedowns. Internally generally firmly bound with strain in places. Pages lightly age toned with light spotting to the half title and an ink inscription to front blank. Very Good Indeed. Willy Pogany (illustrator). book.…

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: 264. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1907 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: 264.…

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. 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: - 264, 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. 264 264.…