Circus by Stated, First Edition (6 results)

First Edition. Large 16-page stapled glossy pamphlet with many photos. No date, but appears to be 1970s-1980s. A very good+ copy. [BL-SP] We provide PROTECTIVE packaging. Photos of our books are always available upon request. SELLING USED AND RARE BOOKS ON ABE SINCE 1997 AND IN OUR STORE IN THE BERKSHIRES FROM 1987 TO 2015.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. A.V.S. (illustrator). 1st Edition. BOUND IN BRIGHT PICTORIAL HARDCOVER WITH CLOWN TO FRONT COVER, BRIGHTLY COLOURED BORADS AND CLEAR BLACK TITLES. ONE OF BLACKIES PICTURE BOOKS FOR TODDLERS, OTHER TITLES INCLUDE ENGINES I LIKE , FAVOURITE ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PICTURES. SIZE IS 12" X 9". SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE CAPTIONED COLOUR PLATES BY ARTIST, OF THE CIRCUS IN FULL SWING. ELEPHANTS. CLOWNS, CHIMPANZEES, BARE-BACK RIDER,HORSES WITH RING MASTER,SEALS, ZEEBRA, PRANCING HORSES, TIGERS, LIONSACROBATS, JUGGLING HORSEMEN, CLOWNS ON STILTS, , POODLE ACT. MINOR WEAR TO FOOT OF SPINE AND ORNERS, BUT BINDING SOUND. MINOR WATER STAIN TO MARGINS OF BACK BOARD ONLY. PLATES ARE ON THICK CARDBOARD. CONDITON VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A Walt Disney Book. Rare first edition hardcover book in near fine condition. Nice color illustrators.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A scarce to find first edition of this fascinating history of the theatre and circus with anecdotes on theatrical and circus life, including many beautiful colour plates. The scarce first edition of this work.A fascinating study into the theatrical and circus life behind the stage, an anecdotal work showcasing secrets of the stage, green room, and sawdust arena.Including a detailed history of the theatre, from the days of Shakespeare to the 1880s, with anecdotes on many of the famous actors and actresses of the time and an exposition of the mysteries of the stage.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, seven colour plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.By John Joseph Jennings.From the library of Paul Gallico, a noted novelist best known for 'The Snow Goose' and 'The Poseidon Adventure'. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, with some light bumping to the spine and extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Some light marks and rubbing to the boards and spine. Spine is a little discoloured. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few light handling marks. Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of James Otis Kaler's delightfully illustrated classic children's novel about a young orphan joining the circus. The first edition, first printing of this work.The novel follows a ten-year-old orphan who runs away from his uncle's home to join the traveling circus, only to discover his new employer is a cruel taskmaster.Illustrated with a frontispiece and nineteen further plates and illustrations. Collated, complete.With six pages of advertisements to the rear.The work of American journalist and author of children"s literature James Otis Kaler. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with only the odd spot. Very Good. book.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A very scarce first edition of this charming and original 'zig zag board book' concerned with a day at the circus. A very scarce copy. Bright example of this Zig Zag Board Book published by Bancroft, consisting of a charming colourful tale telling of Mr Jones's trip to the circus with his family.Printed to verso and recto of five boards on cloth support which opens into a zig zag as the reader continues the story. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine. Boards clean and bright. Very Good Indeed. book.