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The Adventures of Dick Tracy Detective
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The Adventures of Dick Tracy Detective

by Chester Gould

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This is a rare "Big Little Book" copy of "The Adventures of DICK TRACY Detective" by Chester Gould. Number W-707. 1932 1st edition, 1st printing; Whitman Publishing Company; Racine, Wisconsin. Illustrated throughout. This title has the distinction of being the first Big Little Book ever published and had only one print run. The book is a compilation of the Dick Tracy daily comic strip that appeared in the Detroit Mirror newspaper from November 19 to December 28, 1931 and April 12 to May 24, 1932. Rare in any condition.Condition:The illustrations after pages 118 and 294 have been partially colored in (and some of the red ink bled onto page 294)...other than that, the pages are clean and in very good condition; some light foxing to the rear pastedown and end paper. Tight binding with no loose pages. Light soiling to the back cover; staining to the left half of the front cover and on the spine. Light corner wear. The top-right corner of the spine has chipped off; 1" tear at the top-right corner of the… Read More
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
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The Adventures of Pinocchio

by Carlo Collodi

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Nicely illustrated vintage copy of "THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO" by Carlo Collodi. 1927; Houghton Mifflin Company; Boston and New York. This edition features five full-page color plates and black & white illustrations at the beginning of the chapters by Herman Bacharach. Illustrated end papers in color.

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Some very light foxing at the bottom of the front cover; clean back cover and spine. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Tiny stain at the outer margin of pages 36 & 168; occasional light finger smudges/stains to random pages; light foxing to the title page and frontispiece. Light tanning along the gutter between the rear end paper and pastedown. Overall the book is in Very Good- condition.
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The Adventures of Tommy
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The Adventures of Tommy

by H.G. Wells

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Used - Good+
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1st American Edition
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"The Adventures of Tommy" by H.G. WELLS. 1929 1st American edition; Frederick A. Stokes Company; New York. With illustrations in color throughout by Wells. The story appears in print on the left-hand page, with the corresponding text in Wells' handwriting and color illustrations on the right-hand pages. The book was written by Wells for a child of a friend who was ill - "Tommy" saves the life of a rich man and is rewarded with an elephant. The book is larger in size - it measures 11 3/4" tall x 9 1/8" wide.

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There are a few small, light stains on the front cover; light soiling to the front cover illustrations; tiny cloth tears at the cover corner tips, and at the top-left corner of the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Light foxing to the end papers, and to the first couple and last couple pages. There appears to be two characters written in pencil within the text on the 2nd illustrated page after the title page. Overall the book is in Good+ condition.
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
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Alice Through the Looking Glass: Retold for Younger Readers

by Lewis Carroll

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Vintage copy of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" - Retold for Younger Readers from the Story by Lewis Carroll. Circa 1930's (there is no date of publication stated); Hampster Books; London. The book contains illustrations throughout, as well as illustrated end papers. From the "Early Reader Series" - book #7.Condition:Clean covers and spine; the top 2 cover corners are worn/bumped. Tight binding with no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are mostly clean with only some light smudging along the perimeter of the title page and last page; the last page also has a light stain at the bottom edge. There are a couple tiny tears at the lower-outer edge of the title page. Overall the book is in Very Good- condition.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with Through the Looking Glass
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with Through the Looking Glass

by Lewis Carroll

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This is an antique copy of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll. 1898; Lothrop Publishing Company; Boston. This edition features three color chromolithograph plates (one plate is missing), and the original John Tenniel illustrations in black & white.Condition:There are cracks at both the front and back hinges with the webbing exposed resulting in both covers being shaky. Light soiling to the covers. Cloth tears at the top/bottom edges of the spine and at the cover corners. There is a 1.5" cloth tear at the bottom-left corner of the spine. There is an inscription written in pen dated 1901 on the front end paper. One color plate is missing - the color plate after page 112 is not present. The pages are in nice condition - mostly clean with only an occasional small, light smudge and stain; pages 25, 29 & 119 each have a small tear at the outer edge. Overall the book is in Fair condition due to the hinge cracks and cloth tears.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass

by Lewis Carroll

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This is an antique copy of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with "Through the Looking Glass" by LEWIS CARROLL. Circa 1910's (there is no date of publication stated); Henry Altemus Company; Philadelphia. Both stories feature the original illustrations by JOHN TENNIEL. There is an eight page publisher's catalog at the back. The book measures 7.5" tall x 5" wide.Condition:Foxing to the front cover; soiling to the back cover and spine. Small cloth tears at 3 of the cover corners. The top and bottom edges of the spine have bits of cloth missing and tears. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. Tanning to the end papers. The pages are mostly clean with only an occasional smudge/stain found here and there. Pages 34-49 have a small, dark stain/foxing(?) spot at the bottom edge. Overall the book is in Good- condition.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

by Lewis Carroll

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Used - Fair
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Young Reader's Edition
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Hardcover
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This is a scarce, antique copy of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by LEWIS CARROLL. 1916; The Platt & Peck Co.; New York. The book features illustrated front and back covers in color, an illustrated title page, and color illustrations by Blanche McManus (most of which are full-page). Abridged edition "told for young readers." The book measures 14 3/4" tall x 8" wide. Uncommon edition - scarce in any condition.Condition:Light staining to the covers; some peeling of the top paper layer near the bottom of the back cover; the corners are worn/chipped; the top-right corner of the front cover has torn away. The paper over the bottom half of the spine has peeled away. The covers are attached, but have separated half-way up from the bottom. The top layer of paper has peeled upwards from the board at the top-left and bottom-right corners of the front cover. A dime-sized piece of the top paper layer has peeled away at the top-right corner of the front cover. The text block is attached as a whole and bound… Read More
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass

by Lewis Carroll

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This is a charming edition of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with "Through the Looking-Glass" by LEWIS CARROLL. 1946; Random House; New York. Complete set in two books. Each book contains the original illustrations by John Tenniel colored by Fritz Kredel. Included is the original slip case with an illustrated label in color.

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Some light soiling to the covers and spines; light wear to a few of the cover corners. Both book are tightly bound with no cracks and no loose pages. The pages of Looking Glass are mostly clean and white with only a few small, random stains/smudges found. Alice in Wonderland has small, pink-ish stains on page 92, front end paper, frontispiece, title page, and at the long edge of the text block. The books have a light must odor. Overall the books are in Very Good- condition. The slip case has some light soiling and wear to the corners where the panels meet, and at the opening; the short, bottom panel has separated where it meets the bottom edge of the large back… Read More
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass

by Lewis Carroll

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Used - Very Good
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Nicely illustrated vintage copy of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with "Through the Looking-Glass" by LEWIS CARROLL. Published in 1925 by the John C. Winston Company. This edition features four color plates by Edwin John Prittie, and the original illustrations for both stories by John Tenniel in black & white (89 in all). Illustrated end papers in color.Condition:The gilt lettering on the spine has mostly faded, and the gilt border around the front cover illustration has partially faded. Small cloth tear at the top-left corner of the spine; tiny cloth tears at the cover corner tips. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the text pages are lightly age-toned and clean with only a light stain at the outer edge of page 184; the half title page has a small stain at the inner edge and an inscription written in pen dated 1935. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass

by Lewis Carroll

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This is a charming, antique copy of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll. 1898; Lothrop Publishing Company; Boston. This edition features the original John Tenniel illustrations in both stories.Condition:Clean front cover and spine; the back cover has a faint outline of a paper clip near the right edge. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks. Both covers are firmly attached. The pages are mostly clean - here are condition issues found: light foxing to the title page; page 73 has a 3/4" tear at the bottom edge; page 115 has a vertical tear at the inner edge by the spine halfway up from the bottom edge; page 120 has a small ink smudge at the outer margin; the bottom 2" of page 125 has pulled from the spine; page 141 has a tiny tear at the outer edge; 1" tear at the outer edge of the rear pastedown. Previous owner's bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Overall the book is in Very Good- condition.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass

by Lewis Carroll

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Used - Very Good
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with "Through the Looking-Glass" by LEWIS CARROLL. Circa 1940's (there is no date of publication stated); Illustrated Editions Company; New York. This edition features the original JOHN TENNIEL illustrations for both stories.

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Some light soiling to the covers; the gilt lettering on the spine has partially faded. Sharp cover corners. There are 2 tiny cloth tears at the right edge of the front cover. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior with only some occasional foxing to random pages at the outer edge; page 200 has a 1" tear at the outer edge. The half title page and rear end paper each have some tanning. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
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All About Cinderella
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All About Cinderella: Retold and Illustrated by John B. Gruelle

by Johnny Gruelle

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This is a charming, antique retelling of Cinderella, "ALL ABOUT CINDERELLA" - Retold and Illustrated by John B. ("Johnny") Gruelle (best known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy). 1916; Cupples & Leon; New York. Nicely illustrated throughout in both color and black & white. The book is smaller in size - it measures 5 1/2" tall x 4 1/4" wide.Condition:Clean covers and spine. Tiny tear to the paper at the bottom-right corner tip of the front cover, and at the bottom edge of the spine. Tight binding with no loose pages. There is a split at the spine between pages 12 /13 and 24/25 (though the pages remain firmly attached). Occasional small stain/smudge here and there; the inner edges of pages 12 & 13 have a thin stain strip along the length of the page by the spine. There is a name written in pen at the top edge of the front pastedown. Overall the book is in Good+ condition.
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The American Boy's Book (with all 4 color plates, including BASEBALL)
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The American Boy's Book (with all 4 color plates, including BASEBALL): Sports and Games: A Repository of In-and-Out Door Amusements for Boys and Youth

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1st Edition
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This is a rare copy of "The American Boy's Book" or, Sports and Games: A Repository of In-and-Out-Door Amusements for Boys and Youth. All four color plates are present, including the scarce BASE-BALL plate, which is considered to be the first color depiction of the game of baseball. 1864 1st edition; Dick & Fitzgerald; New York. Profusely illustrated with over 600 engravings. The contents are grouped as follows: The Play-Ground; or Out-Door Games (toys, balls, etc.); Athletic and Graceful Recreations (skating, swimming, angling, sailing, gymnastics, horsemanship, etc.); Amusements with Pets (talking birds, domestic fowl, rabbits, dogs, fresh water aquarium, etc.); Play-Room Games for Rainy Days (round games and forfeits, board and slate games, table and toy games); Evening Amusements (parlor magic, sleight of hand, tricks with cards, scientific recreations, optical amusements, puzzles, arithmetical amusements, etc.); Mechanical and Miscellaneous Amusements (carpentry, boat-building, painting,… Read More
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The Arabian Nights
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The Arabian Nights: (Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin the Wonderful Lamp, etc.)

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Used - Very Good
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Richly illustrated antique copy of "THE ARABIAN NIGHTS." 1920; The John C. Winston Company; Philadelphia and Chicago. This edition features four full-page color plates and 60 black & white illustrations by Adelaide H. Bolton. Included are classics stories such as The Story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, The Story of Sinbad the Sailor, The Story of Aladdin or The Wonderful Lamp, and many more.Condition:There is a small stain below the title on the spine that bleeds over to the left edge of the front cover; there are also a couple small stain spots at the bottom of the spine; tiny cloth tear near the center of the spine. There is a patch on the front cover illustration over the letter "A" in "Arabian" where the top paper layer has peeled. Clean back cover. Tiny cloth tears at the corner tips. Tight binding with no loose pages. There is a partial crack at the front hinge between the end paper and frontispiece resulting in the front cover being a bit shaky. Nice interior - the pages are clean with… Read More
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The Bab Ballads and More Bab Ballads
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The Bab Ballads and More Bab Ballads: Much Sound and Little Sense

by W.S. Gilbert

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Used - Very Good
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"The 'Bab' Ballads" - Much Sound and Little Sense by W.S. Gilbert. Circa 1890's (the book is undated, but the year 1895 is written on the front end paper); George Routledge and Sons; New York and London. The book features 215 illustrations by the author. Complete in one volume, including the "Bab Ballads" and "More Bab Ballads." The book is a collection of light, comical verses written in Gilbert's "topsy-turvy" style in which the humor is derived by setting up a ridiculous premise and working out its logical consequences, however absurd.Condition:Clean front cover; some light staining to the back cover; the gilt lettering on the spine has mostly faded; the top and bottom edges of the spine are worn. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. The pages are clean with only a few random, light smudges; name/date (1895) written in pen on the front end paper; there is an ink stain at the top corner at the hinge between 2 front blank end papers. Overall the book is in very good condition.
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The Bab Ballads and More Bab Ballads
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The Bab Ballads and More Bab Ballads: Much Sound and Little Sense

by W.S. Gilbert

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"The 'Bab' Ballads" - Much Sound and Little Sense by W.S. Gilbert. Circa 1890's (the book is undated, but the year 1895 is written on the front end paper); George Routledge and Sons; New York and London. The book features 215 illustrations by the author. Complete in one volume, including the "Bab Ballads" and "More Bab Ballads." The book is a collection of light, comical verses written in Gilbert's "topsy-turvy" style in which the humor is derived by setting up a ridiculous premise and working out its logical consequences, however absurd.Condition:Clean front cover; some light staining to the back cover; the gilt lettering on the spine has mostly faded; the top and bottom edges of the spine are worn. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. The pages are clean with only a few random, light smudges; name/date (1895) written in pen on the front end paper; there is an ink stain at the top corner at the hinge between 2 front blank end papers. Overall the book is in very good condition.
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The Baby's Opera
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The Baby's Opera: A Book of Old Rhymes with New Dresses

by Lewis Carroll

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Used - Very Good
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This is a charming, antique collection of classic nursery rhymes, "THE BABY'S OPERA ~ A Book of Old Rhymes with New Dresses" with "the Music by the Earliest Masters." Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Frederick Warne & Co.; London. The book is beautifully illustrated in color throughout by WALTER CRANE. There are 36 classic rhymes in all, including favorites such as Jack & Jill, The Mulberry Bush, Bo-Peep, Three Blind Mice, Dickory Dock, Little Jack Horner, Song of Sixpence, Baa! Baa! Black Sheep, etc. - please see the photos for the complete list of contents.

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Clean covers and spine. Some edge wear along the perimeter of the boards; worn corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Tiny cloth tears at the top edge of the spine. Clean interior with no issues found - the pages nearly appear unread. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
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The Big Book of Famous Stories
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The Big Book of Famous Stories: Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, Robin Hood, Black Beauty, The Three Bears, etc.

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Used - Very Good
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This is a large volume of children's classics, "The Big Book of Famous Stories." Circa 1930's (there is no date of publication stated); published by Grosset & Dunlap. "Profusely illustrated in full color and black and white." Included are favorites such as A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood, Robinson Crusoe, A Child's Garden of Verses, Black Beauty, Adventures of a Brownie, Bible Stories for Children, The Man Without a Country, The Three Bears, The Little Lame Prince, Helen's Babies, and more.Condition:Clean front cover; light soiling to the spine; tanning to the back cover; shelf wear along the bottom edges of the boards; the top edge of the back cover has a few small dings/chips; wear to the corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are mostly clean and nearly appear unread with only a few random light smudges found. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
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The Bodley's Afoot
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The Bodley's Afoot

by Horace Elisha Scudder

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Used - Very Good+
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Hardcover
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"The Bodley's Afoot" by Horace Elisha Scudder. 1880; Houghton, Osgood and Company; Boston. The book features illustrations throughout (including many that are full-page), as well as a few musical scores; illustrated end papers. This is book four of the Bodley's book series - - a trip to New York by Nathan Bodley and Ned Adams gets as far as New Haven because a dispatch from Mr. Bodley brings them back at once to Massachusetts by rail.The contents are as follows: Hen; The Roseland and Santa Fe Railroad; Phippy's Menagerie; Jog On, Jog On; In Good Old Colony Days; Squirrels and Wolf-Den; The House on the Corner; A Sunday with Old People; Cherries and Plums; Hunting for Yale; Grandfather's Legacy; An Old Man's Story About Himself.Condition:Some light soiling to the covers (note: the light gray "staining" that appears across the center of the front cover and at bottom of the back cover, and the light orange "staining" near the bottom of the back cover are part of the cover design, as issued); the top… Read More
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The Book of Joyous Children
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The Book of Joyous Children

by James Whitcomb Riley

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Used - Very Good-
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1st Edition
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Hardcover
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Nicely illustrated poetry anthology, "The Book of Joyous Children" by James Whitcomb Riley. 1902 1st edition; Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. Decorative binding with gilt illustrations on the covers and spine. This edition is richly illustrated with numerous full-page plates and in-text illustrations throughout by J.W. Vawter (including a frontispiece and illustrated title page). Gilt top page edges. The book is a collection of poetry for children.

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The maroon cloth has darkened along the top edge of the front cover, and along the top and left edges of the back cover. Bright gilt on the front and back covers; the gilt on the spine has mostly faded. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Occasional light foxing to the pages (though a bit heavier on the frontispiece, title page, and the tissue guard in between). Overall the book is in Very Good- condition.
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