Search Results: Authors starting with A from Hewett's Books

This is a wonderful copy of "Now We Are Six" by A.A. Milne, part of the Winne-the-pooh series. First published in 1927 this edition was published in 1934. Near Fine Condition. Pictorial jacket over blue cloth and black lettering. Binding is firm and pages are clean. Free of any inscriptions. Minor foxing to end papers and pastedowns. Boards are clean with only light tanning to spine ends. Unclipped jacket is in very good condition with minor loss to spine ends and corners. Mild tanning to spine.

This is a rare survivor in such a good state, with the original dust jacket, of A.A. Milne's most famous work. Originally first published in 1926, this edition was published in 1934. One of the enduring charms of "Winnie-the-Pooh" lies in its gentle humor, whimsical language, and timeless wisdom. Very Good or better condition. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth and black lettering. Neat previous owner's inscription to front free end paper. Binding is firm and pages are clean with no colouring in and only light tanning. Boards are clean with only minor tanning to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has only minor nicks to spine ends and minor loss to corners.

An early copy, circa 1900, of Alexandre Dumas' "The Man In The Iron Mask" with a wonderfully decorative spine. The plot revolves around a mysterious prisoner in an iron mask held captive by the King of France. The identity of the man behind the mask is a central mystery, which drives much of the narrative. The musketeers become embroiled in political intrigue, secret plots, and personal vendettas as they uncover the truth behind the mask. One of the most famous pieces of 19th century French literature. Good Condition. Green cloth with gilt lettering and design to spine. Exlibris plate to front pastedown. Front free end paper is absent. Binding is firm. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed. Boards have moderate edge-wear with notable fraying to spine ends and bumping to corners. Light splits to spine edges. Book is slightly cocked forward.

This is a first edition of Algernon Swinburne's epic poem "Tristram of Lyonesse". Swinburne himself considered Tristram of Lyonesse to be the crowning achievement of his poetic career, it recounts in grand fashion the famous medieval story of the ill-fated lovers Tristan and Isolde. Fair Condition. Green cloth with gil lettering to spine. Hinges are lightly cracked. Previous owner's inscription to half-title. Binding is firm and pages are lightly tanned. Boards have notable wear with some bumping to corners and fraying to cloth. Gilt is rubbed. Moderate shelf-wear. Book has a forward lean.

A nice 1893 copy of Edgar Allan Poe's complete poems published by George Routledge. Includes all his acclaimed poems such as "The Raven", "Lenore", "A Dream Within A Dream", "The Bells" and "Annabel Lee". Good Condition. Red Cloth with gilt lettering and design to spine. Hinges and binding is firm. Previous owner inscription to front free end paper. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed. Boards have moderate wear with notable bumping to corners, shelf-wear and splits to spine head. A notable stain to rear board. Pronounced tanning to spine and edges.

This is a rare edition of Persuasion with Maximilien Vox's highly sought-after colour illustrations. There are 8 full page colour illustrated plates with a black and white line illustration before each chapter. Vox employs a blend of line drawing and delicate pastel watercolor to depict the novel's scenes. During the creation of these illustrations, the Art Deco movement flourished in France, and its impact is clearly evident in Vox's choice of subtle hues.Good Condition. Half bound blue leather with blue cloth covered boards and gilt titles to spine. Debossed gilt school stamp to front board and prize plate to front pastedown. Front free end paper has some pen scribbles. Binding and hinges are firm. Pages and illustrations are clean. Gilt top-edge. Boards have light edge-wear with some scuffs to spine ends and corners. Light marks to rear board.