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The Children's Friend by Wilson, Rev. W. Carus

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Seller: Argonaut Book Shop
Title
The Children's Friend
Author
Wilson, Rev. W. Carus
Seller
Argonaut Book Shop (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Kirkby Lonsdale: Printed and Sold by A. Foster, 1824 Book. Fine. Hardcover. Sixteen volumes (1824-1839). First edition. Very rare! 24mo (5x2¾ inches). Approximately 275pp. per volume. Each volume illustrated with wood engravings. Half green morocco, marbled sides. Some volumes with wear to spine ends. A very good set, complete. The Children's Friend was a British journal for children, in monthly parts, first published in 1824. It was founded by the Rev. William Carus Wilson (1791-1859). Wilson if perhaps best known for being portrayed negatively as Mr. Brocklehurst in Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Offered here are the first sixteen volumes of this journal which promoted a "grim morality," and encouraging in its young audience the reading of the Bible, evangelism and charitable works. The Children's Friend was published in two series, from 1824 to 1860 and then in a larger format from 1861 to 1930. Each of the volumes is illustrated with woodcut head and tail pieces as well as full-page plates. The magazine was patronized by the Princess of Wales. Wilson founded the Clergy Daughters' school, which the Brontë sisters attended in 1824, at Cowan Bridge near Kirkby Lonsdale. Charlotte Bronte took literary revenge, perhaps unjustly, by putting him in Jane Eyre as Mr. Brocklehurst. This set is extremely scarce. Only a handful of the early volumes are listed with OCLC, Trinity College in Dublin having the most (eleven of the sixteen volumes). No one has all sixteen volumes. Also, there are absolutely no volumes having sold at auction and only one or two of the volumes are currently offered on line. [The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, 1566-1910: p.400 (incomplete run; not listed in Percy Muir's English Children's Book, 1600 to 1900)]..
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Il Courtegiano, The Courtier. by CASTIGLIONE, Baldassar.

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Seller: Savoy Books
Title
Il Courtegiano, The Courtier.
Author
CASTIGLIONE, Baldassar.
Seller
Savoy Books (United States)
Description
Book. Written by Baldassar Castiglione. And a new version of the same into English. Together with several of his celebrated pieces, as well Latin as Italian, both in prose and verse. To which is prefix'd, the Life of the Author. By A. P. Castiglione, of the same family. London: Printed by W. Bowyer, for the editor, 1727. L arge 4to, early marbled boards. Pp. [lvii], 508, uncut. Engraved frontispiece portrait. Boards rubbed, most of leather spine wanting, but cords mostly strong and intact; occasional light stains. Withal, a fresh uncut copy. $ 300. First edition of A. P. Castiglione's handsome English translation, executed while he was teaching Italian under the patronage of King George, to whom the edition is dedicated. The text is in double columns, the original in italics parallel to the translation in Roman, decorated with intricate head and tail pieces, and preceded by a fine cartouche portrait engraved by Vertue after Raphael. Lowndes, p. 386; NCBEL II, 1543.
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Stuart Little in the Schoolroom. Pictures by Garth Williams by White, E.B.

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Seller: Thomas A Goldwasser Rare Books
Title
Stuart Little in the Schoolroom. Pictures by Garth Williams
Author
White, E.B.
Seller
Thomas A Goldwasser Rare Books (United States)
Description
New York: Harper, 1962. First edition. Red boards, issued without dust jacket. The chapter was published as a Christmas greeting to Harper & Row employees and friends. Signed by Garth Williams. Fine. Hall A25.
Ebell Salon of Art: Third Annual Exhibition of California Painters and Sculptors

Ebell Salon of Art: Third Annual Exhibition of California Painters and Sculptors by [LOS ANGELES]

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Seller: Houle Rare Books & Autographs
Title
Ebell Salon of Art: Third Annual Exhibition of California Painters and Sculptors
Author
[LOS ANGELES]
Seller
Houle Rare Books & Autographs (United States)
Condition
Very Good-
Description
May 1932. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4", Foreword by Mrs. George Harris Cook. 8 pages. original cream wrappers stamped in black. With a poem by Don Blanding on the last page. Includes a list of 50 artists/painters exhibiting their works and paintings; 22 sculptors.
WALL WRITING

WALL WRITING by Auster, Paul

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Seller: Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA
Title
WALL WRITING
Author
Auster, Paul
Seller
Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9780685792148
Condition
Near Fine
Description
Berkeley: The Figures, 1976. First edition, limited to 500 copies, 26 of which were lettered and signed by Auster. This copy one of the 474 unsigned issue, but signed by Auster on the title page. Cover art by David Reed. Perfect-bound illustrated wraps. Beginning toning on wraps and touch of rubbing on the rear wrap. Near Fine condition. Soft Cover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Limited Edition.
Famous Plays of 1932

Famous Plays of 1932

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Seller: Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Title
Famous Plays of 1932
Seller
Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1932. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Small octavo. 654pp. Tiny hole on spine, some faint staining on the boards, very good without dustwrapper. Small label of an Australian bookstore on front pastedown, and the ownership signature of Australian actor: "Cyril Ritchard, Sydney" on the front fly. Ritchard appeared on both stage and screen, but is best-known today for his appearance as Captain Hook in the Mary Martin version of *Peter Pan.*.
A SMALL TALL TALE FROM THE FAR FAR NORTH

A SMALL TALL TALE FROM THE FAR FAR NORTH by Sis, Peter

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Seller: Type Punch Matrix
Title
A SMALL TALL TALE FROM THE FAR FAR NORTH
Author
Sis, Peter
Seller
Type Punch Matrix (United States)
ISBN
9780679843450
Condition
Near fine in fine dust jacket.
Description
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. First edition. Near fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this retelling of the adventures of a Czech folk hero among the Inuit, with illustrations mimicking a field journal. Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning artist Peter Sis's entrancing, joyful, and detailed illustrations mix technical prowess with a love for the medium. His work boasts man accolades, including seven NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Best Illustrated Book of the Year awards, Society of Illustrators gold and silver medals, and three Caldecott Honors. 9.5'' x 10.25''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($15.00) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. Unpaginated. Signed by Sis to title page, with drawing of a snowman. Binding with a hint of bumping to spine ends. Sharp and bright.
Erving Goffman: Exploring the Interaction Order

Erving Goffman: Exploring the Interaction Order by Paul Drew and Anthony Wootton

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Seller: Kenneth Mallory Bookseller. ABAA
Title
Erving Goffman: Exploring the Interaction Order
Author
Paul Drew and Anthony Wootton
Seller
Kenneth Mallory Bookseller. ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9781555530372
Condition
Very good
Description
Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1988. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. iv, 293pp+ index. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket.

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