herbert ely george (26 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 180 pages. 8.43x5.43x0.63 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good-. Howard K Elcock (illustrator). Tome is undated, 1st was in 1928. Book plate to front free endpaper dated 1941. Jacket has a large chunk taken from the front panel and a tear to the back panel. Book has a small fingertip size nick to the base of the spine but is otherwise very good. Boards repeat dustjacket illustration. Over 500grams Jacket now in a loose protective sleeve. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Includes b/w front. of author. xvii+510pp. Green cloth boards with patchy fading and shelf wear to edges. Lower and fore-page edges untrimmed.

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Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. Green cloth binding. Slight bumping to ends of spine and corners of boards. Outer and lower page edges untrimmed. Foxing to endpapers. Good solid binding. Pages browned, text is otherwise very clean throughout. Overall condition is Very Good. Size: 6 x 8.75 inches (15 x 22.5 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 8vo. xvii, [1], 510.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Cyrus Cuneo, Rene Bull (illustrator). 1st Edition. A "Lost Race" ripping yarn with science fiction elements set in the Himalayas. First edition, 1916. Colour frontis by Cyrus Cuneo and line drawings, some full page, by Rene Bull. Publisher's original pictorial cloth. Two small marks to back cover otherwise in really lovely condition with no inscriptions and only the tiniest evidence of foxing. Small label for Selfridge's Book Dept. on back endpaper.

London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, (1932). 23 S. Mit 6 tls. zweifarb. Illustr. von R. H. Brock. (= Strang's Penny Books, D 3). Kl.-8vo (18 x 12,5 cm). Geheftet. Für Kinder von 11-13 Jahren. Mit Anhang von Fragen u. Übungen zu Text u. Illustrationen. - Richard Henry Brock (1871-1943), britischer Maler u. Illustrator. - Herbert Strang (i.e. George Herbert Ely, 1866-1958, u. Charles James L'Estrange, 1867-1947). Die beiden Autoren schrieben vor allem Abenteuerbücher für Jungen, stark beeinflusst von Jules Verne, gaben aber auch zahlreiche Serien u. Anthologien unter ihrem Pseudonym heraus. - Leicht gebräunt, stellenw. stockfleckig. Gutes Exemplar.

London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, (1932). 23 S. Mit 7 tls. zweifarb. Illustr. (= Strang's Penny Books, C 3). Kl.-8vo ( 18 x 12,5 cm). Geheftet. Für Kinder von 8-11 Jahren. Mit Anhang von Fragen u. Übungen zu Text u. Illustrationen. - Herbert Strang (i.e. George Herbert Ely, 1866-1958, u. Charles James L'Estrange, 1867-1947). Die beiden Autoren schrieben vor allem Abenteuerbücher für Jungen, stark beeinflusst von Jules Verne, gaben aber auch zahlreiche Serien u. Anthologien unter ihrem Pseudonym heraus. - Leicht gebräunt, stellenw. stockfleckig. Gutes Exemplar.

London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, (1934). 23 S. Mit 7 tls. zweifarb. Illustr. (= Strang's Penny Books, D 4). Kl.-8vo (18 x 12,5 cm). Geheftet. Für Kinder von 11-13 Jahren. Mit Anhang von Fragen u. Übungen zu Text u. Illustrationen. - Herbert Strang (i.e. George Herbert Ely, 1866-1958, u. Charles James L'Estrange, 1867-1947). Die beiden Autoren schrieben vor allem Abenteuerbücher für Jungen, stark beeinflusst von Jules Verne, gaben aber auch zahlreiche Serien u. Anthologien unter ihrem Pseudonym heraus. - Leicht gebräunt, stellenw. stockfleckig. Gutes Exemplar.

First Edition. Good copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Some wear and tear as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Provenance; from the library of E. G. Thomson with his bookplate. Physical description; 510 pages. Subjects; Women History Renaissance. 3 Kg.

Gebunden. Zustand: New. KlappentextThis 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 530 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 530 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Plates (illustrator). First Americn Edition. (Vi), 449 Pp. Blue Cloth Stamped In Green, Red And Tan. First American Printing. Herbert Strang Was The Pseudonym Of Two English Authors, George Herbert Ely (1866-1958) And Charles James L'estrange (1867-1947). They Specialized In Writing Adventure Stories For Boys, Both Historical And Modern-Day, In The Juvenile Imperialist Genre Common From The 1860'S To 1910'S. Both Men Were Staff Members Of Oxford University Press, Which Published Their Books, Giving Them A Patina Of Social Status And Approval For The Clueless Parents Of Their Intended Readership. Their Work Showed A Broad General Debt To That Of Jules Verne; Round The World In Seven Days Was One Of Their Most Popular Books. Ely And L'estrange Have Been Classified As "Popular Writers Of Imperial Fiction" And "Successors Of G. A. Henty". The Pseudonym Was Also Employed For Several Series Of Anthologies, Works "Edited By Herbert Strang" That Included The Big Book Of School Stories For Boys And The Oxford Annual For Scouts. There Was In Addition An Anthology Series For Girls By "Mrs Herbert Strang", Who Was Also Given As The Author Of Some Adventure Books For Girls, Notably The Girl Crusoes, A Robinsonade. Slight Usage; No Marks; Six Small Lighter Spots On Spine; Faint Damp Staining In Upper Corner Of Tissue Guard, Title And Contents Pages.

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 542 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

First Edition. Publisher's red cloth, very good. Spine bands worn with some minor dust dulling to the panel edges. Remains brightly gilt titled and decorated. Professionally strengthened with new endpapers. Scarce. ; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. , 8 leaves of plate ; 25 cm. Subjects: English literature --Fiction --Juvenile. 4 Kg.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A smart first edition of this very scarce illustrated children's book on the adventures of Cerdic the Saxon. First edition. Very scarce. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece and numerous in-text images. Collated complete. A charming historical children's story of the days of our Saxon forefathers, following the adventures and experiences of Cerdic the Saxon. With reference to the Danes and their arrival on British shores. Written by Herbert Strang, the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely and Charles James L'Estrange, who specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day, and Lucy L. Weedon, a British author of children's stories. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor creases to the extremities. Fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. School bookplate to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the endpapers. Very Good. book.

2ndedition,revised. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Professionally recased with the original spine laid back; very impressively finished. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Scans etc. On request. ; 510 pages; Description: xvii, 510 p. Front. (port. ) 22 cm. Subjects: Women --History and condition of women. Renaissance. Platonic love. 3 Kg.

Zustand: Very good. Miniature edition of children's tales, a charming, chunky production containing "Three Little Pigs" (not the tale with the wolf), "Betty Brighteyes" (about a mouse), "The Magic Whistle," and "The Shipwreck." Part of the TEENY WEENY series, edited by "Mrs. Strang," the female pseudonym of George Herbert Ely and Charles James L'Estrange. 3.25'' x 2.75''. Original pictorial boards. Pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Lodge with charming full-page and smaller black-and-white images. Spine a bit creased, with subtle color renewal at ends.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. A.C. Michael (illustrator). First edition. A first edition copy of this illustrated adventure novel, with coloured plates and a folding map. The first edition of the work.In publisher's original decorative blue cloth binding.An adventure novel that tells the tale of a scientist, shipwrecked on the Solomon islands full of Savages, and how his daring son fly round the world to rescue him.Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece, five coloured plates, and a folding map. Collated, complete.A work by Herbert Strang, the pseudonym of twoEnglishauthors,George Herbert Ely(18661958) andCharles James L'Estrange (18671947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with fading. Front gutter cracked, but hinge is firm. Ink inscription to rear of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. W. H. Margetson (illustrator). First edition. The first UK edition copy of this fictional work by Herbert Strang. With gorgeous and colourful illustrations by W. H. Margetson. The first edition of this work. An exciting novel by Herbert Strang following the adventures of Humphrey Bold. Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely, and Charles James l'Estrange, who specialised in writing historical and modern stories for boys. A beautifully illustrated volumes, comprising eight colourful illustrations by W. H. Margetson. An uncommon and exquisite edition of this title. In the original publisher's quarter paper vellum binding with illustrated cloth over board. Externally very smart with only minor shelfwear. Minor faint handling mark to erar board. Spine has slightly darkened. Internally, firmly bound. Faint minor spotting throughout. Profusely illustrated in coloured plates throughout by W. H. Margetson. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Zustand: Good. W. E. Webster; James Durden; Cyrus Cuneo; N. Sotheby Pitcher (illustrator). A smart four-volume collection of early 20th-century illustrated adventure novels, illustrated with colour plates. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth bindings. This is a charming collection of four early 20th-century illustrated adventure and historical works, with two first editions, each illustrated with colour plates. This set consists of: King of the Air, Or, To Morocco on an Airship by Herbert Strang (1908). This is a first edition. This copy is illustrated in colour by W. E. Webster. Sadly the final colour plate and frontispiece are missing from this copy, all other colour plates are present. "Herbert Strang" was a joint pseudonym used by George Herbert Ely (18661958) and Charles James L"Estrange (18671947). Their works are often critiqued for containing the attitudes of their time surrounding class, race, empire. Bridget of All Work by Winifred M. Letts (1909). This volume is a first edition. This volume is illustrated by James Durden with six colour plates, including a frontispiece. Collated, complete. The Lost Empire: A Tale of Many Lands by Captain Charles Gilson (1910). This work is illustrated in colour by Cyrus Cuneo, with eight colour plates, including a frontispiece. Collated, complete. Charles James Louis Gilson (1878-1943), a British soldier and prolific author of adventure, science fiction, and children"s historical fiction. The Romance of the King"s Navy by Edward Fraser (1913). Illustrated in colour by N. Sotheby Pitcher, featuring four colour plates, including a frontispiece. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth bindings.Externally, smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities. Slight rubbing to boards. The odd slight handling mark to boards. Prize plate to the front paste down of "King of the Air" scribbled over in pencil. Previous bookseller"s blind stamp to front free endpaper. Front board and spine of "King of the Air," disbound, holding at rear joint, with slight cracking to upper extremities of joint. Prize plate to front paste down of "The Romance of the King"s Navy" from Woodhouse Sunday School, presented to Charles Flanders, 1913. Previous owner"s pencil inscription to front free endpaper of "Bridget", partially rubbed out. Internally, generally firmly bound. Hinges slightly strained in places, but holding firm. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot, heavier to first and last few leaves and the odd handling mark to fore edges. Final colour plate and frontispiece are missing from "King of the Air," all other colour plates are present. Good. book.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. C. E. Brock (illustrator). A very scarce reprint of this exciting adventure novel from Herbert Strang, illustrated throughout. Reprinted 1917 in Great Britain. Very scarce work. Illustrated with colour frontispiece, three colour plates, and twenty-two in-text images. Collated complete. An exciting work following the young pilot of a hydro-plane. Written by Herbert Strang, the pseudonym of two English authors, Charles James L'Estrange and George Herbert Ely, who specialised in adventure novels for young boys, many of which were historical. Illustrated by Charles Edmund Brock, an English painter, line artist, and book illustrator who was widely published. In the original pictorial blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound with chipping to the extremities and loss to the head and tail of the spine. The odd mark and tide mark to the wrap. Sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd handling mark. Very Good. book.