Bowley may (13 Ergebnisse)

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Hard Pictorial Boards. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Circa 1904 or earlier; gift inscription on half title page to "Faith Handley from W.E. & C.E. Bowley(?) Xmas 1904". Unsure if there is a link to the co-illustrator, Sophia May Bowley. Pictorial boards are still very pretty though edge worn and scuffed; the illustration of Priscilla (from one of the tales) is shown on the cover. Decorative ivy end papers are good. Internally very good with light toning throughout, though the fabulous colour plates have largely escaped this. Frances Brundage and Sophia May Bowley (M. Bowley) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. This is a Very Good Copy of this Book in Publisher's original pictorial boards with a charming picture of a baby lying on a rug with a dog in the background set in a rectangle frame.This copy has No previous inscriptions present,with crease line to the blank ffep.Illustrations in b&w are by May Bowley.This is a rare and early Nister title (not dated circa 1902-1905 with contents remaining clean internally and the binding is still strong and firm with no hinge weakness and no looseness or slck to the contents.Scarce particularly in this condition.8vo 40pp First Edition. May Bowley (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Set of 3 Shakespearean classics (& additional other plays) especially rewritten in story form for young readers by Edith Nesbit & Hugh Chesson, with pen-and-ink sketches & full color illustrations by leading female children's book artists Frances Brundage, Sophia May Bowley, H. Horowitz, & more. No dates in books, but research places them c. 1900. Each is a 16mo (4.5" x 6.5") bound in brightly colored cloth over boards, with colorful decorations & lettering to front & spine. Book 1: "The Merchant of Venice and Other Stories,'' also contains "Timon of Athens" & "The Comedy of Errors,'' in 64 pages + other titles by this publisher in rear. Book 2: "Cymbeline," also includes "All's Well that Ends Well" & "Much Ado about Nothing,'' in 64 pages + ads. Book 3: "A Midsummer's Night Dream" also contains "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,'' "Twelfth Night,'' & "King Lear," in 64 pages + ads. Book #2 has a lovely full color frontispiece. All books contain numerous pen-and-ink sketches, many full page. Condition overall is VG: exceptionally clean & bright, stitched bindings strong & straight, pages creamy white & unmarked save for child's name in 2 books to ffep. Modest rubbing to extremities, slight bumping to all corners/both ends of spine. "Midsummer" shows heavier rubbing to spine, "Cymbeline" has some paper residue stuck to rear board along fore edge side. A lovely little set & a wonderful introduction to the Bard for young readers! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Brundage, Frances; Bowley, M. (Sophia May); Horowitz, H. (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Royal Children of English History' offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of princes and princesses who shaped the British monarchy. Penned by E. Nesbit, this biographical work explores the formative years of royal children throughout English history. Delve into the world of royal upbringing and the influences that molded these figures. From tales of young heirs to stories of princesses and their place in the line of succession, this meticulously researched biography provides insight into the private lives of some of history's most notable figures. Explore their childhood experiences, the expectations placed upon them, and the historical context in which they lived. A fascinating exploration of British royalty and English history told through the lens of its youngest members. A classic biography perfect for history enthusiasts.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 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.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.…

1/8 Cloth. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A remarkably good (for its age) copy of this much loved children's book which was clearly much love by its owner. No date but previous owner has inserted a small slip of paper saying that it was his favourite in the 1920s. No Dust Jacket. Cover: pictorial boards and 1/8th cloth; illustrated to front and rear and with blue lettering to front; some slight discolouration and scuffing and rubbing to all edges but in surprisingly bright condition. Internally: clean (small, very discreet bookplate from original owner on front paste down); some darkening to page edges; both hinges broken (front at title page) but all present and correct including frontispiece and block still intact and solid. 4 colour illustrations including frontispiece and numerous black and white line drawings. No pagination. A large and heavy book which may incur increased postage charges. Anderson, Ann, A.L.Bowley, Lilian A. Giovey et al (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Two tone pictorial paper covered boards, slim 8vo, pp.40.Colour cover onlay, black and white illustrations by May Bowley. Ernest Nister publication ( 1347 ) printed in Bavaria, undated but c1911. Cover onlay depicts baby with onlooking dog on a floral background. Binding a bit grubby and spotted, with a little rubbing / wear to corners and spine ends. School prize plate on front endpaper ( dated 1911 ). Contents a little marked with finger marks to margins but tight and sound. Overall a good copy. Bowley, May. (illustrator). …

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