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A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
-
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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About This Item
A beautiful copy. This book is immaculate. Beautiful paste-on paper plate. The nicest copy I have seen. There are 11 full-page coloured illustrations. In total, 85 pages followed by glossary.Dated 1929 - no other date stated. Illustrated throughout with B & W drawings by Eulaiie. A rare book.
Synopsis
Rediscover the delight and innocence of childhood in these classic poems from celebrated Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson.From make-believe to climbing trees, bedtime stories to morning play and favorite cousins to beloved mothers.Here is a very special collection to be treasured for ever. First published in 1885, the first printing of A Child's Garden of Verses ran 1000 copies by Longhaus, Green and Co in London. This book was not illustrated until the 1896 edition, published 2 years after Stevenson's death. The collection contains about 65 poems, and many of the poems, including “The Land of Counterpane,” take a positive perspective on Stevenson's own childhood which was plagued by sickness. He dedicated the work to his nurse Alison Cunningham. Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, musician and travel writer. (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) Although he died at just forty four years old and suffered from ill health the majority of his life he managed to travel and write extensively in that short period. His most famous works are Treasure Island , Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , Kidnapped, and A Child's Garden of Verses . Although Stevenson fell out of the canon for a number of years, today he is one of the most translated authors and is highly celebrated for his stories.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Masons' Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3063
- Title
- A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
- Author
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Illustrator
- Eulalie
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- The Platt and Munk Co. Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1929
- Pages
- 85
- Size
- 10" X 8"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Children, Nursery Rhymes, Vintage
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry; Children's; Nursery Rhymes;
Terms of Sale
Masons' Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Masons' Books
Biblio member since 2017
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
About Masons' Books
We specialize in vintage young adult and children's literature. Also nautical, biography and historical books that are part of American and Canadian history. We are located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and have been in the book business for the past 30 years. The books come from a smoke-free environment and are "as described." We make every effort to describe our books accurately. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we offer a complete refund. Some of our books are priced higher than those of other book dealers. That is because most of the books we sell are in better condition than our competitors. We also try to keep our shipping at a reasonable price. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.
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