Search Results: Authors starting with B from MFLIBRA Antique Books

Author: Beatrice Harraden. Edith D. Lupton, illustrator.Title: A New Book Of The Fairies.Publisher: London, Griffith Farran Browne & Co. Limited, 1897. New Edition.Language: Text in English.Size: 7.5" X 5.5".Pages : xii-178 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original gilt decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt. A rare find in such a nice condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing or staining - as shown, Sunday school handwritten book prize on the first end paper - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with all the full-page and intext illustrations by Edith D. Lupton.
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The book: " A rare 1897 new edition of "A New Book Of The Fairies" by Beatrice Harraden, published by Griffith Farran Browne & Co. Limited, London. This collection of fairy tales is beautifully bound in original gilt-decorated full cloth, a binding that adds significant aesthetic appeal.… Read More

Author: William Beckford.Title: Vathek; An Arabian Tale.Publisher: London, William Tegg, 1868.Language: Text in English.Size:6.5" X 4.5".Pages: xxii-184 pages + publisher's catalog.Binding: Very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, name of a previous owner on the first endpaper and the first blank page - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the 11 beautiful full-page illustrations.
The book: Rare and beautifully illustrated edition of VATHEK, a gothic novel penned by William Beckford. This 1868 edition, published by William Tegg, is a testament to the lasting appeal of this masterpiece of gothic literature.

Author: BOHATTA-MORPURGO, Ida. (June Head, translator).Title: THE BUSY BEES.Publisher: New York, Ars Sacra "Herbert Dubler, Inc.", 1946. First American Edition.Language: Text in English.Size: 6" X 4.5".Pages: 20 unpaginated pages.Binding: Attractive and very good decorated original hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, with rare light toning to some pages - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the wonderful 8 full-page color plates by Ida Bohatta (2 plates are doubled in this First American edition for a total of 10 illustrations.
Estimate: (Scarce with practically no other copy available worldwide).
The book: Scarce and Attractive First American edition of THE BUSY BEES illustrated with adorable bee drawings by Ida Bohatta.

Author: Ida Bohatta Morpurgo (June Head, translator).Title: THE BIRDS' BOOK.Publisher: New York, Ars Dacra "Herbert Dubler, Inc.", 1942. First American Edition.Language: Text in English.Size: 5.5" X 5".Pages: 20 unpaginated pages.Binding: Attractive and very good illustrated original hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the wonderful 10 full-page color plates by Ida Bohatta.
The book: "THE BIRDS' BOOK" by Ida Bohatta-Morpurgo, translated by June Head, is a charming and scarce first American edition from 1942, presented by Ars Sacra "Herbert Dubler, Inc." Known for its delightful illustrations and engaging narratives, this book captures the whimsy and wonder of various bird species through poetic descriptions and vibrant artwork. Aimed at young readers, it serves not… Read More

Author: BOHATTA-MORPURGO, Ida. (June Head, translator).Title: THE CLOUD KITCHEN.Publisher: New York, Ars Sacra "Herbert Dubler, Inc.", 1946. First American Edition. Language: Text in English.Size: 6 " X 5 ".Pages: 16 unpaginated pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the wonderful 8 full-page color plates by Ida Bohatta.****
The book: Scarce and attractive First American edition of THE CLOUD KITCHEN illustrated with the beautiful illustrations by Ida Bohatta.

Author: W. Burdon.Title: The Life and Character of Bonaparte from his Birth to the 15th of August 1804.Publisher: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Printed by K. Anderson, In the Side, and Fold by T. Ostell, London, May 30, 1805. Second Edition (stated).Language: Text in English.Size: 8.5" X 5.5".Pages: 296 pages.Binding: Very good quarter calf leather binding over marbled boards (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, corners worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, ex-libris of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown, some light foxing, toning, and staining - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the scarce frontispiece portrait.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies for available sale worldwide).
The book: A scarce second edition of "The Life and Character of Bonaparte from His Birth to the 15th of August 1804" by W. Burdon, offers an early biographical account of Napoleon Bonaparte's life up to the eve… Read More