mabie hamilton wright edward everett (61 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. Illustrated, 537 page, early 20th century work on nursery rhymes, written for the younger reader (middle and high school level). Brown cloth decorated binding has light wear; inner hinges cracked; title page, front endpapers and first few pages of table of contents are missing; text itself is in very good condition. (Note: date and publisher are known from the remainder of this set that we have). Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated, 594 page, early 20th century work on the animal world for the younger reader (middle and high school level). Brown cloth decorated binding has minimal wear, decorative endpapers have minor wear on the endpapers. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good -. First Edition. Illustrated, 583 page, early 20th century work on music and art for the younger reader (middle and high school level). Brown cloth decorated binding has minimal wear, decorative endpapers have inner hinges starting to crack, very minor foxing. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated, 569 page, early 20th century work on the ideal home life - "chock full of practical suggestions for home happiness", written for the younger reader (middle and high school level). Brown cloth decorated binding, decorative endpapers in very good condition with rear inner hinge just starting to crack. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated, 591 page, early 20th century work on men and women of achievements for the younger reader (middle and high school level) - including writers, poets, quaint and lovable characters, masters of science and inventions, musicians, artists, authors, "every-day" heroes, and many others. Brown cloth decorated binding has rubbing of the spine label, decorative endpapers in very nice condition. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated, 545 page, early 20th century work on travels and adventure for the younger reader (middle and high school level). Brown cloth decorated binding has minimal wear, decorative endpapers are in very good condition. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated, 552 page, early 20th century work on science, inventions and plant life for the younger reader (middle and high school level). Brown cloth decorated binding, decorative endpapers in very good condition. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Contains numerous tales for "little folks", as well as numerous animal stories. Illustrated. Minor wear only. Book.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Pub by University Society, 1917, vol 9 of the set. VG cond hardcover, no dj. Mustard brown cloth over bds w/ green, brown & white dec & lettering on cover & spine. Very light edgewear, internally quite clean. Beautifully illus in color & b&w. 510pp. Book is square, straight, tight & clean, overall VG or better cond. We have most of the companion volumes in this set in same or similar cond & would be happy to combine shipping. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Pub by University Society, 1917, vol 4 of the set. VG cond hardcover, no dj. Mustard brown cloth over bds w/ green, brown & white dec & lettering on cover & spine. Light soiling to textblock edges, otherwise excellent. Beautifully illus in color & b&w. 497pp. Book is square, straight, tight & clean, overall VG or better cond. We have most of the companion volumes in this set in same or similar cond & would be happy to combine shipping. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.

Full Buckram. Condizione: Fair. First Edition Thus. Full tan buckram binding blindstamped in blue & green on front cover and spine. White lettering on spine. Waterstained back cover at edge. Book slightly soiled. Lovely gilt & brown illustrated endpages. Full color frontis, with several other full color and black and white plates. The interior in in very good condition not affected by moisture. Overall a FAIR condition book because of the discoloration to back board. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Full Buckram. Condizione: Fair. First Edition Thus. Full tan buckram binding blindstamped in blue & green on front cover and spine. White lettering on spine. Waterstained corners to both the front and back covers with fraying to the front right corner. Top page edges has purple crayon mark and side has red crayon mark to page edges. Lovely gilt & brown illustrated endpages. Full color frontis, with several other full color and black and white plates. The interior in in very good condition not affected by moisture. Overall a FAIR condition book because of the exterior discoloration. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Full Buckram. Condizione: Poor. First Edition Thus. Full tan buckram binding blindstamped in blue & green on front cover and spine. White lettering on spine. Waterstained corners to both the front and back covers. Book slightly soiled. Lovely gilt & brown illustrated endpages. Full color frontis, with several other full color and black and white plates. The interior in in very good condition not affected by moisture. Overall a READING COPY only because of the discoloration. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. brown decorated binding with black pictorial title on front panel and spine cover, binding tight and square no damage, text clean and unmarked Illustrated.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. brown decorated binding with black pictorial title on front panel and spine cover, binding tight front hinge cracked but connected, pictorial end papers text clean and unmarked Illustrated.

Full Buckram. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Full tan buckram binding blindstamped in blue & green on front cover and spine. White lettering on spine. Slight discoloration to front and back colors not detracting from its presentation. Lovely gilt & brown illustrated endpages. Full color frontis, with several other full color and black and white plates. The interior in in very good condition not affected by moisture. Overall a GOOD condition book. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Illustrated Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Color and b&W Plates (illustratore). Early Reprint. Vol. V, Original copyright 1919, this is the 1921 reprint; Illustrated end papers, textblock is clean and tight, plates in color and b&w. Speckled page edges. Brown cloth binding, bumped at the head and foot of the spine and slightly to the corners, illustrated front cover, minor soiling to the covers. 594p., including list of books. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Illustrated Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Color and b&W Plates (illustratore). Early Reprint. Vol. IV ONLY, Originally copyrighted 1919, this is the 1921 reprint; Minor age toning, else textblock clean and tight; Gently bumped and lightly frayed head and foot of the spine; Lightly worn corners. 544p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The Young Folks' Treasury: Golden Hours With the Poets (New York: The University Society, Inc., 1909) is Volume XI in the famous twelve-volume juvenile literature series edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie with Edward Everett Hale as associate editor. This early printing features the classic Art Nouveau-influenced cloth binding in brown with black and green pictorial stamping, ornate gilt endpaper designs, and a vibrant color frontispiece ('The Pied Piper of Hamelin'). The volume collects verse by major English and American poets including Shakespeare, Keats, Shelley, Wordsworth, Longfellow, Tennyson, Browning, Dickens, and many others. Organized thematically for young readers. This copy is clean and structurally sound, showing only light rubbing to the spine ends, mild corner wear, and gentle uniform age toning to text pages; binding remains firm with no writing or loose gatherings. A handsome and well-preserved example of early 20th-century illustrated juvenile literature and decorative publishing. Hamilton Wright Mabie (1846-1916) was an American essayist, critic, and editor known for his influential work in children's literature and for promoting accessible literary culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A longtime associate editor of The Christian Herald and a prolific writer of literary introductions and anthologies, Mabie devoted much of his career to shaping wholesome, beautifully produced books for young readers. His editorial work on The Young Folks' Treasury helped establish the series as a staple of early American family libraries.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Mabie, Hamilton Wright (editor); Hale, Edward Everett (associate editor); Wheeler, Daniel Edwin (assistant editor). The Young Folks' Treasury, Volume III: Classic Tales and Old-Fashioned Stories. New York: The University Society Inc., 1909. First edition thus. An elegant early 20th-century volume from the twelve-volume Young Folks' Treasury series, edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie and issued by The University Society in 1909. Volume III: Classic Tales and Old-Fashioned Stories gathers retold and adapted selections from Homer, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Cervantes, Bunyan, and other masters of world literature, presented for young readers in clear prose while preserving the moral and imaginative force of the originals. Includes a color frontispiece ('The Horse Flew Through the Air') with tissue guard and numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout. A partial contributor list notably includes Theodore Roosevelt, Grover Cleveland, and Henry Van Dyke, reflecting the series' educational and cultural prestige. Bound in textured tan cloth with an Art Nouveau gilt-and-black design depicting a robed figure and castle; decorative gilt endpapers showing domestic reading scenes beneath radiant torch motifs. A handsome example of early-1900s juvenile publishing aesthetics. Hamilton Wright Mabie (1846-1916) was an American essayist, critic, and editor renowned for making classical and moral literature accessible to general readers. A longtime contributor to The Outlook and an early advocate for literary education, Mabie edited several landmark anthologies aimed at cultivating taste and imagination in young readers.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Famous Travels and Adventures. Edited by John H. Clifford. General Editors: Hamilton Wright Mabie and Edward Everett Hale. New York: The University Society, Inc., 1909. Volume VI in The Young Folks' Treasury 12-volume series. First edition. A richly illustrated compendium of classic travel narratives, explorers' journals, and geographical essays written for young readers at the dawn of the 20th century. Includes selections on Marco Polo, Magellan, Humboldt, Paul du Chaillu, and Charles Darwin, alongside a list of recommended works on exploration. Frontispiece in color ('A Public Scribe in Tunis'), additional tinted and monochrome plates throughout. Bound in brown textured cloth with decorative green and black pictorial stamping and gilt spine titling; elaborate art-nouveau endpapers featuring a domestic reading scene beneath a radiant lamp and open book. Condition: Near Fine. Bright gilt and crisp covers with minimal shelfwear; binding tight and square. Frontispiece retains its original printed tissue guard, lightly offset as issued by the publisher - a characteristic design element of early University Society gravure plates. Interior exceptionally clean and fresh throughout. A superior example of this handsome early University Society binding. Edition/Printing: Copyright 1909 by The University Society, Inc. First printing of this volume; no later or revised printings noted. Hamilton Wright Mabie (1846-1916) was a distinguished essayist, critic, and lecturer, long associated with The Outlook magazine. His editorial work on the Young Folks' Treasury series shaped American family reading and moral education during the Progressive Era. Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909), Unitarian minister and author of The Man Without a Country, served as associate editor. A noted humanitarian and essayist, he promoted moral instruction and literacy through his writings and editorial projects. John H. Clifford, volume editor, contributed several educational compilations for The University Society's children's and civic reading programs.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Good in boards. Presumed First Edition. Soiling to front and rear panels. Discolortation to panels. Fading to spine. Toning to pages. Edge wear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Gebunden. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book fascinates with a comprehensive examination of an array of notable statesmen, soldiers, inventors and notable figures from the United States throughout history. The author delves into the lives of these individuals, tracing their rise to prominence within their respective fields. The work sheds light on their personal trials and tribulations as they battled against adversity, ultimately leaving an indelible mark on the nation. The author expertly places these figures within the broader context of American history, laying bare the unflinching principles that guided their every move. An insightful analysis of their decisions and motivations reveals the poignant human struggles at the heart of each remarkable story. The book's historical depth and scope will captivate readers yearning for a nuanced understanding of the genesis of a nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed and insightful compendium of activities, games, and playthings for homes with people of all ages. It covers a wide range of activities, including many that can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. The author provides a historical and literary context for the activities, discussing their origins and evolution over time. The book also delves into the thematic depth of play, exploring the ways in which it can promote creativity, imagination, and social development. Additionally, it offers practical advice on how to create a home environment that encourages play and learning. Ultimately, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone looking to create a more playful and enriching home environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. Complete set of 12 volumes. Light brown hardback covers illustrations on the spines in front covers. There is shelf wear and rubbing to the spine edges and corners. A few of the volumes have some soiling to the covers. The bindings are tight. All of the volumes are uniform in look except volume 10, which is from a different printing. It is the same size, but has a different illustration on the front cover. A beautiful set, with hundreds of stories and works of poetry. There are also illustrations, including quite a few color illustrations in the set.; 0 pages.