leonora blanche lang mrs (13 risultati)

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

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

1913 REDISH PINK BOARDS GILT TITLES DECORATION FRONTIS ANDREW LANG ILLUSTRATED H.J.FORD 12 COLOURED PLATES NUMEROUS B/W PLATES INSCRIPTION 1923.

Condizione: Near fine. Third edition of this collection of adventure stories, translated and adapted for children by a variety of primarily women authors, selected by Andrew Lang. These true tales of adventure include Casanova's escape from the Doge's palace, Leif Erikson's voyage to North America, and Cervantes's escape from corsairs. Typical for Lang's edited collections, the work to adapt and translate these stories has primarily been accomplished by women with whom he worked, duly credited in the preface, though not the title page. This is a gorgeous copy of a title highly sought for its pictorial cloth binding. 7.25'' x 4.75''. Original blue pictorial cloth elaborately stamped in gilt. All edges gilt, black coated endpapers. Illustrated in black and white throughout by various artists, including tissue-guarded frontispiece by H.J. Ford. One page of ads at rear. xvi, 337, [3] pages. Faint evidence of erasure mark on front fly leaf; ink gift inscription dated "Christmas 1897" to recto of frontispiece. Only a bit of edgewear.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. A. Wallis Mills (illustratore). First edition. The first edition of this children's story collection on historical 'heroes', illustrated with colour plates throughout. The first edition of this work.In the publisher's original cloth with illustrative gilt and illustrated endpapers.With eight coloured plates, including a frontispiece, and seventeen monochrome plates. Collated complete.A wonderful collection of stories based on prominent historical figures. Stories include 'The Lady-in-Chief' about Florence Nightingale, 'Prisoners and Captives' about John Howard and 'A Child's Hero' about Henry Havelock.Written by Leonora Blanche Alleyne, an English writer, editor and translator best known for her collaborative 'Fairy Books' series with her husband, Andrew Lang.With three pages of advertisements to the beginning of the work. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with slight wear to the extremities and bumping to the head and tail of spine. Marks and handling marks to the boards, heaviest to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. A. Wallis Mills (illustratore). First edition. A wonderful first edition copy of this biographical book for children, which contains information on various historical 'heroes', with vivid colour plates by A. Wallis Mills. First Edition.Illustrations include one colour frontispiece, six colour plates, seventeen black-and-white plates, and twenty-three in-text illustrations. These were all drawn by Arthur Wallis Mills (1878-1940), a British artist who often contributed to 'Punch Magazine', and illustrated different works by Jane Austen and P. G. Wodehouse.This is a lovely children's work which contains stories about various important historical figures. Contents include 'The Lady-in-Chief', 'Hannibal', 'The Marquis of Montrose', and 'Palissy the Potter'.Written by Leonora Blanche Alleyne (1851-1933), an English author, editor, and translator. She helped to write 'The Fairy Books' with her husband Andrew Lang, between 1889 and 1913.Edited by Andrew Lang (1844-1912), a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic. His contributions within the field of anthropology are well-remembered at the University of St Andrews, where he studied, with a lecture series named after him. The most famous lecture from within the series, titled 'Fairy Stories', was given by J. R. R. Tolkien in 1939.With three pages of publisher's adverts to front of text.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Light wear to the extremities with bumping to head and tail of spine. Fading to the spine and the margins of boards, with a few marks. Endpapers are lightly age-toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout, with light age-toning to margins of text. Very Good. book.

Leatherbound. Condizione: 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: 394. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1908 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: 394.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Henry Justice Ford (illustratore). First Edition. First edition. 8vo. Pp. 361, [1], [6] ads. Original blue cloth with gilt stamped front board and spine, designed by Henry Justice Ford, with his monogram to lower fore-edge cover. All edges gilt. Light bumping and rubbing to the cloth at the spine tips and corners, front cover with a few light scuffs, endpapers foxed, clean throughout, first gathering a little loose but otherwise tight and square and overall a nice bright copy. Edited by Andrew Lang.

[A. Wallis Mills] Lang The Red Book of Heroes Longmans, Green, & Co. 1909 Mrs. Lang (Leonora Blanche Alleyne). Andrew Lang, editor. A. Wallis Mills, illustrator. The Red Book of Heroes. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1909. First edition. Small octavo. 407pp. With 8 colored plates and numerous illustrations by A. Wallis Mills. Publisher's red pictorial cloth, stamped in gilt to spine and front cover, all edges gilt. . Light wear to boards, bumped to lower front cover, small tear to spine tail, minor interior toning. Very good. SJK-28.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1886 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 202 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. 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. Pages: 202 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1912 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 328 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. 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. Pages: 328 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. 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 1884. 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: - 299, 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. 299.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. 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 1912. 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: - 328, 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. 328.