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Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life
by George Eliot
- Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- New Edition - Complete in One Volume
- Published
- 1881
- Binding
- Cloth over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 170.48
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According to "British Literature Wiki" Middlemarch is "...a fictional representation of provincial life during the Victorian era. It is a novel that encapsulates all aspects of Victorian life and its social classes where the working class, middle class and country gentry live and interact in a communtiy."
New Edition - Complete in One Volume
Published by John Wurtele Lovell, Publisher 1881
Fair condition.… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 170.48
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Little Red Riding Hood, Pop-Up Book
by Anon
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 1993
- Binding
- Printed Paper over Boards
- ISBN
- 9780862278816
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 8.18
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The story of Little Red Riding Hood, but with cute pop-up scenes. Six whole-page-size pop-up scenes. Landscape orientation.
Good condition. Light rubbing/bumping on covers. No edge/corner wear, but there is a spot on the back that is "wrinkled". Pages are free of marks, but one page has a piece that has torn and been glued. Another page has a crease in… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 8.18
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Love Poems: Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions
by Various Authors ..
- Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Published
- 2017
- Binding
- Leatherette over heavy paper
- ISBN
- 9781435162334
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- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 9.53
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This is a compilation of Love Poems from many different poets, some that we know as classics. Please see photos of Contents page for more information.
Very Good- condition. maroon leatherette covers over heavy paper with gold and red gilt on the front and spine. There is some bumping and wear at the top edge and all corners. There is gold… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 9.53
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Flags of America, an Ideals Publication
by edited by Van B. Hooper
- Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Edition
- Assumed First Edition
- Published
- 1961
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- Printed Paper over Boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 10.91
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This book covers the various flags from entities that have set foot on American soil. There are illustrations and stories that accompany the flag illustrations. An interesting book and an easy read.
Very Good- condition. Covers look nice but there is a very light bump to the back cover and both covers have an outward flare. Very little edge wear, but… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 10.91
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The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
by John Fox, Jr.
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1908
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 34.10
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Historical novel during the time of the Civil War. A classic.
Legal page states: Copyright, 1903, by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Published September, 1903with The Scribner Press seal.
Title page has date of 1908.
Black & White illustrations.Red cloth over boards with gold gilt title on front and spine.
Good condition. Covers have some soiling and some wear at spine and corners. Pages have some… Read more about this item Item Price
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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- Used - Fair
- Published
- circa 1893-1900
- Binding
- Coated cloth over boards
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- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 163.66
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From inside page titled "Harriet Beecher Stowe. - 1812-1898." : "Uncle Tom's Cabin may not have been the creation of a literary art, but it is so earnestly written, and excites so deep an interest in suffering, misfortune and injustice, that readers, as a rule, do not so much as think of the style in the living picture, -… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 163.66
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The Works of Lord Byron, Including The Suppressed Poems. Also A Sketch of His Life.
by J. W. Lake
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- Assumed First Edition
- Published
- 1854
- Binding
- Leather over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 136.38
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Illustrated. Complete in one volume.
Good condition. Honey brown leather over boards. "Byron" in gold gilt in black block on spine, front is plain. Spine leather is loose on the back side, there are some splits on front side. Some edge and corner wear. Some soiling. Marbled page edges. Beautiful marbled end papers. Previous owners names on blank page in… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 136.38
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Little Women (Great Illustrated Classics)
by Louisa May Alcott
- Condition
- Used
- Published
- May 1989
- Binding
- Paper over boards
- ISBN
- 9780866119559
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 8.18
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This i a Great Illustrated Classics book published in 1989. It is a specially adapted version by Lucia Monfried.
From the back cover: "The warmhearted story of the four March sisters....Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy growing up in 19th century America. Their happy family life is disturbed when their father leaves for the Civil War and shaken further when mother must… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 8.18
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Swinton's Word Analysis
by William Swinton, A. M.
- Condition
- Used - Fair
- Published
- 1878
- Binding
- Leather spine, paper over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 24.55
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From the Preface: "Theoretically, the study of the English language embraces three departments: 1. The study of the English vocabulary - Word-Analysis. 2. The study of the structure of English - Mixed Grammar and Composition. 3. The study of English forms - Grammar. "
Part I deals with English primitives and their derivatives, Part II deals with Latin derivatives,… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 24.55
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The Fables of Florian
by Jean-Pierre Claris De Florian, translated by Gen. J.W. Phelps
- Condition
- Used - Fair
- Published
- 1888
- Binding
- Cloth over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 40.91
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From the Preface: The author of these fables was brought at an early age under the influence of Voltaire, but preserved his own individuality. The Preface is an interesting read about the author. The stories are accompanied by interesting black and white illustrations by Grandville.
Fair condition. The cover is green cloth over boards with gold gilt lettering. All… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 40.91
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A Christmas Treasury of Yuletide Stories and Poems
by ed. James Charlton & Barbara Gilson
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Published
- November 1994
- Binding
- Paper over boards
- ISBN
- 9780883658017
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 10.23
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From the back dust Jacket flap: At this most nostalgic of holiday times, this is an irresistible book that should find its way under every tree. Every member of the family will find something to enchant or entertain him in this stockingful of favorite Yuletide stories. Celebrating the joyfulness of this special season, recalling some old friends and introducing some… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 10.23
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Sesame and Lilies, Three Lectures
by John Ruskin
- Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- Revised and Enlarged Edition
- Published
- 1871
- Binding
- Cloth over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 27.28
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"Sesame and Lilies" is a collection of three essays, concerned with education and ideal conduct. One essay also covers the role of women, their rights, duties in education, and compassion. John Ruskin was an art critic in Victorian England and an influential figure in the art world.
This book includes: Preface, Preface to First Edition, Of Kings' Treasuries,… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 27.28
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Tales of Fantasy (Young Folks Library)
by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Editor-in-Chief
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- Used - Very Good-
- Published
- 1947
- Binding
- Coated cloth over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 20.46
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This is a book of children's fantasy stories. Please see photo of contents page for more detail.
The Contents page refers to a "List of Colored Illustrations" on page xi; however, the page numbers after x appear to have not been included in the binding. It appears that all text page numbers are present.
Very Good- condition. Covers have light soiling… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 20.46
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The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1987-11-01
- Binding
- Printed paper over boards
- ISBN
- 9780440400554
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 8.18
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From the back cover, about the Rosemont Production, The Secret Garden: "A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest, and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic." - Rumer Godden, The New York Times.
Condition: Very Good. Cover shows only minimal rubbing and practically no edge or corner wear. It is Ex library, so there is a library… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 8.18
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Heidi's Children
by Johanna Spyri, Translated by Charles Tritten
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Published
- 1939
- Binding
- Blue boards with Silver Lettering
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 34.10
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From front dust jacket: In this book, Heidi is married to Peter and living happily in the good doctor's great manor house in Dorfli. She has beautiful twins and little Marta who came there to live. It's a "warm and tender and altogether exciting story which children of all ages the world over will enjoy."
Book condition: Good, Cover is dark… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 34.10
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The Children's Classics, Robinson Crusoe
by Daniel Defoe
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1961
- Binding
- Paper over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 5.46
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From the Introduction: Fr all who like adventure, this book will prove an open gateway. Through it they may pass to strange adventures on the high seas and on tropic shores." Escape the humdrum to read of a thrilling life of excitement and danger, of slavery and shipwreck, and more.
Color illustrations by Edward F. Cortese.
Condition: Very Good except for… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 5.46
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The Children's Classics, Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 1961
- Binding
- Paper over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 5.46
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This is a story about the life of an imaginative and mischievous boy in a primitive little town on the Mississippi more than a hundred years ago. Some of the manners and superstitions have changed, but plenty of boys and girls will recognize the essentials as permanent.
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Through the Looking Glass. With illustrations from the original edition by John Tenniel,… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Children's Classics, Heidi
by Johanna Spyri
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1961
- Binding
- Paper over boards
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 8.18
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From the Preface: "For more than sixty years Johanna Spyri's books have appeared on the approved lists of best books for children." She knew children, how they think and act, and had ample opportunity to acquire an insight into children's minds and hearts. This is a story of a little girl living in the Alps.
Color illustrations by Edward F.… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 8.18
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Sindbad in the Land of Giants
by Ludmila Zeman
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Published
- 2001-05-22
- Binding
- Printed paper over boards
- ISBN
- 9780887764615
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 13.64
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Simple story book, part horror and part humor, with illustrations. Sinbad his crew are driven off course by cruel winds - adventures and perils await them.
Very Good condition. Book cover has slight corner wear. Clean. Tight.
Very Good Dust Jacket - has slight edge wear and approx. 3/4" tear at front top corner. Please see photos. 32 pages.… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 13.64
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The Classic Book of Best-Loved Children's Poems
by Virginia Mattingly
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- June 1997
- Binding
- Printed paper over boards
- ISBN
- 9780762401000
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Independence, Missouri, USA
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SGD 10.84
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A book of best-loved children's poems/rhymes. These will bring back some memories of your childhood, if you're an adult.
Good condition book. Edge and corner wear. Printed endpapers. Pages are clean and tight. Good condition Dust Jacket. flaps have folds/creases, outside has small tears and chipping. Please see photos. 56 pages. Beautiful illustrations.
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SGD 10.84