Five Madeline by Nesbit Edith (6 results)
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Published by Ernest Benn Ltd, London, 1928
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- First Edition
Seller: The Print Room, Cockernhoe nr Luton, United KingdomThe Print Room
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First published in 1925 by T. Fisher Unwin, this is a third impression of 1928. Blue illustrated impressed cloth boards, no jacket. Some edge wear and rubbing to top and bottom of covers and spine, spine browned and slightly faded, folds rubbed, some spotting and browning to pa…ge fore edges, corners rubbed and bruised, no price, no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg copy for its age. 810pp. Madeline, who has just come back from India, is very different from the rest of the family. Edith Nesbit's (1858-1924), classic tale for children. Illustrations by Nora S. Unwin (illustrator).
- Softcover
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Five of Us -- And Madeline' is a charming collection of stories by the renowned author E. Nesbit, celebrated for her foundational contributions to children's literature. The narrative follows a group of siblings and their cousin, Madeline, as they embark on a series of adventures that blen…d the mundane with the extraordinary. Through their eyes, readers explore a world where everyday settings-from the seaside to the English countryside-become the stage for imaginative play and unexpected discoveries.Nesbit's characteristic wit and keen observation of childhood dynamics are on full display, capturing the complex relationships between brothers, sisters, and friends. The work highlights themes of loyalty, resourcefulness, and the vibrant inner lives of children. As one of Nesbit's enduring works, it showcases her mastery of storytelling and her ability to evoke the timeless spirit of youth. 'Five of Us -- And Madeline' remains a delightful example of classic British fiction, offering a nostalgic and heartwarming look at the joys and tribulations of growing up.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.
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Published by Ernest Benn, 1931
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Seller: The Children's Bookshop, Hay on Wye, United KingdomThe Children's Bookshop
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Reprint. Blue blind-embossed cloth-covered boards. Gilt lettering on spine. Covers worn at edges. Spine strip and gilt faded. Neat gift dedication on front endpaper. Unwin, Nora S. (illustrator).
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Published by T. Fisher Unwin LTD, London, 1925
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- First Edition
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Good. First edition. An uncommon first edition of this charming children's tale by Edith Nesbit, complete with plates. The first edition, first impression, uncommon to see in any early edition.'Five of Us - and Madeline' is about five siblings and their cousin Madeline who has just come back from India. It is a… heartwarming children's tale, reminiscent of Edith Nesbit's famous other works 'The Railway Children' and 'Five Children and It'.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, and six plates, by Nora S. Unwin. Collated, complete.Nesbit is beloved for her classic children's novels, of which she wrote around forty during her life. She often wrote in a contemporary fantasy setting, which inspired many authors, such as Diana Wynne Jones, J. K. Rowling, and C. S. Lewis. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Spine is faded. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Tear to the head of the rear joint. Light marks to the cloth. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Good. Nora S. Unwin (illustrator). book.
Published by T. Fisher Unwin Ltd, London, 1925
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Camilla's Bookshop, Eastbourne, SX, United KingdomCamilla's Bookshop
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in red cloth with blind stamping to front board and gilt lettering to spine, this First Edition Hardback is VG. 310pp with ten chapters and three stories. Seven line drawings. Some foxing to front and back endpapers. Small tear to head of spine. Overall condition is… Very Good.
