Francis wightman (31 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Wightman, Francis P (illustrator).

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Wightman, Francis P (illustrator).

Zustand: New. In English.

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

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

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

Zustand: New. In English. Wightman, Francis P (illustrator).

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Softcover. Zustand: Fair. 24 pages. The covers are torn and stained, back cover loose; chipped. The pages have some discoloring; a reading copy of a rare book. Title page also says "being a number of folk lore songs, Negro rhymes, street venders' cries, etc. gathered from various parts of the south." Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Inventory No: 229090.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This delightful collection of folk rhymes and songs provides readers with a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the American South. From playground chants to ballads and lullabies, these rhymes are a testament to the resilience and creativity of Southern communities. Recommended for lovers of folk and children's poetry, and anyone interested in the cultural history of the American South.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Pictorial Hard Cover. Zustand: Fair. 1st Edition. The cover is green; a color illustration and white lettering are on the front board. Content: 18 stories; 15 plates of color illustrations; full-page and in-text, b/w illustrations. The spine strip, including the title, and the back board are faded. A 4 in. split on the spine strip is rejoined with cloth on the reverse side. Nearly half of the paper is chipped from the boards' edges and along the edges. An inch is missing from one board corner. A linear 2 in. piece of board is missing from a corner. A corner has a crack that is rejoined with glue. Three page margins each have a small chip. Ten percent of the page margins each have one or more closed tears. Two pages each have a closed tear that runs through the margin and through a little of the text. They are tipped back together with glue. The pages have a moderate, musty odor. Pictures e-mailed upon request. Francis P. Wightman and William K. Sweeny (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step back in time with Robert Barr's 'A Chicago Princess,' a delightful blend of romance and social satire set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Chicago. This meticulously prepared edition brings back to life a humorous American story exploring themes of wealth and city life. Barr's work offers a glimpse into a bygone era, rich with witty observations on society and the complexities of relationships. Experience the charm of classic romance interwoven with sharp commentary in this enduring tale of ambition and affection. 'A Chicago Princess' presents a timeless exploration of the human heart, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in humorous stories that offer a peek into a unique moment in American history. Perfect for lovers of classic literature, this novel captures the spirit of Chicago and the allure of a captivating romance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This delightful collection of folk rhymes and songs provides readers with a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the American South. From playground chants to ballads and lullabies, these rhymes are a testament to the resilience and creativity of Southern communities. Recommended for lovers of folk and children's poetry, and anyone interested in the cultural history of the American South.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This XpressRead Cram Edition of A Chicago Princess pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Step back in time with Robert Barr's 'A Chicago Princess,' a delightful blend of romance and social satire set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Chicago. This meticulously prepared edition brings back to life a humorous American story exploring themes of wealth and city life. Barr's work offers a glimpse into a bygone era, rich with witty observations on society and the complexities of relationships. Experience the charm of classic romance interwoven with sharp commentary in this enduring tale of ambition and affection. 'A Chicago Princess' presents a timeless exploration of the human heart, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in humorous stories that offer a peek into a unique moment in American history. Perfect for lovers of classic literature, this novel captures the spirit of Chicago and the allure of a captivating romance.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step back in time with Robert Barr's 'A Chicago Princess,' a delightful blend of romance and social satire set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Chicago. This meticulously prepared edition brings back to life a humorous American story exploring themes of wealth and city life. Barr's work offers a glimpse into a bygone era, rich with witty observations on society and the complexities of relationships. Experience the charm of classic romance interwoven with sharp commentary in this enduring tale of ambition and affection. 'A Chicago Princess' presents a timeless exploration of the human heart, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in humorous stories that offer a peek into a unique moment in American history. Perfect for lovers of classic literature, this novel captures the spirit of Chicago and the allure of a captivating romance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Pictorial Hard Cover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. The cover has yellow cloth. A five color illustration is on the front board. 28 chapters; 8 plates of b/w illustrations. The spine strip has darkened a little, has a number in gray, and the top and bottom edges are frayed. The boards have light soiling from shelf wear. The front board has three, small, faint stains. The text block ends have darkened. The front endpaper has a label from an early bookstore in Memphis. The blank side of the frontispiece has a 3/4 in. area of light stains. Francis P. Wightman (illustrator).…

Blue Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition, First State. 287 Pp. First Issue, With Publisher's Name Printed Once On Copyright Page, And Illustrations Listed On Verso Of Contents Page. A Bright, Clean Copy With Just A Touch Of Wear At Tips; Hinges Tight, No Foxing, No Marks, No Damage, All Plates Present, All Pages Square, Illustration On Front Cover Bright, Clean, No Marks And Just A Very Faint Touch Of Wear And With An Almost Invisible 3/4" Damp Spot. This Adult Book Was Later Made Into A 1914 Movie By Baum's Movie Production Company.…

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. Features: The Singing Tree - a story from the Bushveld of South Africa; The Road to Romanc - Part I of the amazing round-the-world travels of Cyril Holloway; Photo of ice-fishing in Vladivostock Harbour; Timber-Laden Round Cape Horn - a windjamming tale; An Aeroplane Adventure in Waziristan - the story of a British officer who was captured by the Wazirs; A Tenderfoot in Canada, Part II - a disastrous season on a prairie farm; Trapped in the Volcano of Kilauea, in the Hawaiian Islands; The Hundredth Chance - a story from the Union-Castle cargo-steamer Ripley Castle; What Happened to Ah Fong? - an unsolved Chinese mystery; Monasteries in Mid-Air - the remarkable monasteries of Meteora, in Greece - article with excellent photos; A Mystery of the "Bad Lands" - a cowboy story from Wyoming; The Rogue - a rogue elephant in central Africa; Bakhai, the Rebel of Babban Kurmi; The Mountain of Gold - conclusion of the author's journey to Canada; Nice vintage ads, including photo of Earle E. Liederman, the Muscle Builder. Multiple pieces of red, clear and brown tape securing covers. Somewhat above-average wear. A worthy vintage copy. Sindall, A.; York, W.G.; Woodville, R. Caton; Wightman, W.E.; Inns, Kenneth; York, W.G.; Burns, Inder; Abbey, S.; Tresilian, S.; De Walton, John; Hiley, Francis E. (illustrator).…

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. Pages 169-252 + 20 pages of nice ads, Features: Lost in a Cave - three men suffer in a newly-discovered cavern in the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky; "Ju-Ju" and its Spell - the notorious city of Benin and the ill-omened "Palace of Blood" where human sacrifice once took place almost daily - article with great photos; The Mountain of Gold - part1 - a trip to Canada; "Tinclad" - a boat constructed of stolen material for a daring prison escape; A Tenderfoot in Canada - part 1 - H.P. Musson ventures across Canada and secures his first job; The "Devil-Leopard" of Poosapally - it killed 30 people; The Uninvited Guest - an Indian Panther tale; The Ming Jar - what happened after a collector purchased a choice example from a temple near Canton; Mazulla and his Sahib - part 2 - an inspiring record from India - with photo of Mazulla and two of his children; In Quest of the "Bearded Boar" - in search of a trophy of this rare species located on an island in the Dutch East Indies; Across North America in a Motor-Boat - conclusion - Triumphant arrival in New York City - article with photos; Tobacco Redeemer (smoking cessation) ad inside back cover. Unmarked. Above-average external wear. A worthy vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Wide World Magazine - True Stories of Adventure, January (Jan.) 1927, Vol. LVIII, No. 345 - Across North America in a Motor Boat Lost in a Cave - three men suffer in a newly-discovered cavern in the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky; "Ju-Ju" and its S. Illustrated by Leigh, Conrad; Hiley, Francis E.; Robinson, T.H.; Wightman,W.E.; Woodville, Caton; Goss, G.W.; Holloway, Cyril; Prater, Ernest;Soper, G.; Sutcliffe, Norman (illustrator).…

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Africa's Mystery Beasts - Remarkable stories concerning what may be the progeny of prehistoric monsters, several of which appear to be formidable opponents for any hunter; Through the Heart of Afghanistan - Part I - Emil Trinkler had exceptional opportunities for travelling in untrodden regions, with photos; The Dancing Dead - A veteran gold-seeker's account of a weird and terrifying experience that befell a party of prospectors in New Guinea, with photo of witch-doctor; Further Adventures of a Tenderfoot in Canada - Part II; "King Kauri" - The Kauri tree is to New Zealand what the oak is to England - article with photos; The Two Sheriffs - A strange murder situation is encountered by a veteran cow-puncher in the wilds of Montana; My Wild Boar - A newcomer to India is warned not to shoot wild pig; "Next Time" - An amusing story from the Yukon country; Lachmee's Vow - A tiger tale from Hindustan; The Sacred White Crow of Yaunghwe - brief article with two photos; The Great Boulder Murder Case - The story of one of the most remarkable murder mysteries in the annals of Australia, with photo and map; Photo of salt prospecting in Cheshire; "Bushman's Luck" - A remarkable story from New Zealand; Out of the Deep - The strange story of a famous schooner that sank off Sable Island, the "graveyard of the Atlantic," to reappear in most dramatic circumstances; Sequel to the "Lost Cabin" Mine Mystery - New information regarding this story which appeared in the September, 1920 issue; Trailing the Beaver-Poachers - Game law enforcer Frank Mossman relates some of his experiences with illegal trappers in the North-west, who often do not hesitate to shoot - with photos; "Baldy Red's" Come-Back - A bootlegger smuggles illicit whisky into the forbidden Northland of Canada. 84 pages plus 12 pages of nice vintage ads. Unmarked with average wear. Lower half of backstrip missing. A worthy copy of this interesting vintage issue. Peddie, T.H.; Inns, Kenneth; Gale, W.J.; Wightman, W.E.; Goss, G.W.; Tresilian, S.; Soper, George; De Walton, John; Wigfull, W.E.; Thompson, Kenneth (illustrator).…

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Poachers - An amusing story of a chase after a wounded African elephant; The Mystery of the "Mary Clyne" - A chief officer's story of a weird and nerve-trying affair that happened on board a tramp steamer; Housekeeping in the Wilds of Bechuanaland - Vivian France explains how she set up her home a month's ox-cart journey from civilization - with nice photos ; Following the Frontier Trail - Part II - The continued adventures of Edith Ammons Kohl in Wyoming; Our Caribou Hunt - How four young Newfoundlanders went into the interior one winter to shoot caribou, and what happened to them; Pekin [Peking / Beijing] to London - Mostly By Car - Part II - A most adventurous 15,000 miles, with nautical detours around civil war in China, and floods in Siam and Burma - with nice photos; A Fool Afoot in France - Part I - The amusing narrative of a decidedly unathletic 46-year-old Londoner who decided to tramp from the French coast to Lourdes; The Black Trackers of Australia - follow-up to "The Great Boulder Murder Case" which appeared in the prior issue; Photo of sheep being used as pack animals on the way from Tibet to the Rampur Fair; A Chinese Night's Entertainment - A lively interlude in the peaceful routine of life at a mission-station in a remote Chinese town; Buddy Assheton's Return - A tragic story from Western Canada, as told by a member of the Mounted Police; My Room-Mate - The amusing story of what happened one night at a hotel in a Queensland township; The Unmasking of Gola Singh - A member of the Indian police goes bad, creating the need for a delicate investigation; A "Creeper" in Ceylon - Part I - C.V. Warren travels to a tea estate in Ceylon and describes his experiences and the general routine of the tea-planter's life, with photos. 84 pages plus 12 pages of great ads. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Wightman, W.E.; Hiley, Francis E.; Goss, G.W.; Cleaver, Reginald; Holloway, Cyril; Thompson, Kenneth; Sherie, E.F.; Prater, Ernest; Vedder, S.H. (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by J.F. Taylor and Co., 1899. Quarto. Hardcover. Signed by author on the flyleaf page and dated 1914 with author sketch on page opposite to the title page. Book is very good with very light toning to the page ends, a few small tears to the spine and some edgewear. 4 page handwritten letter from the author laid inside with author obituary. A very good copy of this collection of Southern folk rhymes and songs.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Zustand: Very good. First Edition. First edition of the final Roosevelt Bears book - the series that popularized the teddy bear - in which they are solve nursery rhyme mysteries. Eaton's favorite in the series, this attractive work has the bear pair solving mysteries like the whereabouts of Little Bo Peep's sheep, who killed Cock Robin, and what happened to Cinderella's fairy godmother. 11'' x 8.25''. Original cloth-backed grey boards with color pictorial onlay. Color frontispiece with 14 color plates and numerous black-and-white line drawings. 178 pages. Light spotting to boards, with a few smallish patches of rubbing to rear board, spine a touch soiled. Interior bright, hinges strong.…

Zustand: Very good. First printing. First edition of this anonymously published adventure novel by the creator of Oz, not printing his famous name in children's books because it was meant for adults. 7.25'' x 5''. Original blue cloth with pictorial paste-on, spine lettered in white. Illustrated with full-page color plates by Wightman. Stern listed only once on copyright page (ref. Bienvenue). 287, [1] pages. Hinges repaired, with slight rubbing to spine lettering and light bumping to extremities. Tight.…

dj. First Edition. First Edition. First printing, with publisher's name listed once on the copyright page and with no mention of later printings at the bottom of same; with illustrations on the verso of the contents page. Illustrated with eight color plates by Francis P. Wightman. Written anonymously by Baum, with no mention of his name on the title page. The last of L. Frank Baum's adult novels. Basis for the 1914 silent film produced by Baum's own Oz Film Manufacturing Company. Good, lacking the dust jacket, with a lean, front hinge starting, and moderate foxing on the endpapers. Bienvenue, p. 279.…