Search Results: Authors starting with E from MFLIBRA Antique Books

Author: Edith Nesbit. H.R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson, illustrators.Title: Whereyouwantogoto and Other Unlikely Tales.Publisher: Boston & Bath, Barefoot Books, 1993. First Barefoot Books Edition (stated).Language: Text in English. Size: Small 4.5" X 3".Pages: xiv-205 pages + publisher's catalog.Binding: Attractive and near fine full blue morocco leather binding finely bound by Bayntun (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare & very nice binding!Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the 17 full-page illustrations by H.R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson.
The book: "A 1993 edition of "Whereyouwantogoto and Other Unlikely Tales"" by Edith Nesbit, published by Barefoot Books. This edition is especially notable for its exquisite full blue morocco leather binding by Bayntun, one of the most respected binderies, enhancing its collectibility. The book is complete with 17 full-page illustrations by H.R. Millar and Claude A.… Read More

Author: Edmund Leamy. Corinne Turner, illustrator.Title: The Golden Spears and Other Fairy Tales.Publisher: New York, Desmond FitzGerald, Inc., 1911. First Edition Illustrated by Corinne Turner.Language: Text in EnglishSize: 7.5" X 6".Pages: xi-180 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, rear cover partially sunned - 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 seven beautiful full-page illustrations by Corinne Turner.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: "A scarce first edition of "The Golden Spears and Other Fairy Tales" by Edmund Leamy, published in 1911 by Desmond FitzGerald in New York. This collection of Irish fairy tales is enhanced by the beautiful full-page illustrations of Corinne Turner,… Read More

Author: Stewart Edward White.Title: The Magic Forest, A Modern Fairy Story.Publisher: New York, The Macmillan Company, 1903. First Edition.Language: Text in English.Size: 7.5" X 5.5".Pages: 146 pages + publisher's catalog.Binding: Very good original illustrated 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 any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the six full-page color illustrations by Bleeson and some other black & white intex illustrations throughout.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies for sale worldwide).
The book: A scarce First Edition of "The Magic Forest, A Modern Fairy Story". It tells the tale of a somnambulist boy who sleepwalks off a train and into a forest in Canada. With no memory of his unconscious ramblings, he believes that he's been transported into a fairy tale, and embarks on a fantastic adventure… Read More

Author: Edward Young. Richard Westall, illustrator.Title: The Complaint: or, Night Thoughts.Publisher: London, Printed for John Sharpe, 1817.Language: Text in English.Size: 6.5 "X 4 ".Pages: 324 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good beautifully gilt decorated dark burgundy full morocco leather binding (hinges tight, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing or staining - as shown, gift note of a previous 1819 owner on the second blank page - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the illustrated title page and the beautiful nine-chapter/night vignettes by Richard Westall.
The book: A rare 1817 illustrated edition of "The Complaint; or, Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality" by Edward Young. This work, a masterpiece of British literature, delves into profound themes of life, death, and the human condition, presented through an evocative and contemplative poetic… Read More