John kendrick bangs introduction (7 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Paperback. First Edition Limited to 300 copies this one is numbered 262/300. Minor cover wear - clean unmarked text - tight binding. ** WE SHIP DAILY (Mon-Fri) ** Free Tracking Information.

Hard Cover/Stitched. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition, 2nd Printing. Text/Bright & clean w/one folded corner. Illustrated (prospector pushing a reluctant burro) mustard linen boards/VG, showing backstrap discoloration. DJ/None. PO name to fEP. First published 1856; this is the printing of 1903. Humorous narratives of John Phoenix, psuedonym of Army topographical engineer Lt. George Horatio Derby (1823-1861) of Massachusetts, West Point 1846. He spent seveyn years in California, leading three exploring expeditions, and, became one of the state's first humorists. This volume contains Derby's pieces as "Professor John Phoenixiana", making light of a vast range of subject matter including military surveyors and explorers and army life, contemporary travel accounts, literary societies & women's clubs and the like. A treasury of American humor illustrated with pen & ink drawing of political cartoonist of Edward Winsor Kemble (1861 - 1933) who was commissioned by Mark Twain to illustrate the original edition of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Strong copy. E.W. Kemble (Illustrator) (illustrateur).…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. Tan Cloth With Color Paste-On Illustration, Red Lettering. 4 Pp Introduction By Bangs. 52 Illustrations (On 50 Plates), Printed On One Side Of Pages Only. First Printing, 1899 Date On Title Page. First Page After Copyright Is Headed "Peter Newell" And Continues With Bang's Introduction. Wear To Covers, Small Frays At Corners, Lettering Intact, Thin 2" Abrasion To Lower Part Of Paste-On Illustration, Previous Owner's Name And 1900 Date On Second Front Free Endpaper. Hinge Lightly Cracked Between Two Pages Of Ads At Rear. B/W Illustrated Plates Throughout (illustrateur).…

Hardcover. 260p., semi-coated paperstock with frontis, preface, introduction and appendices. The lineup includes poems by Charlotte Perkins Stetson, Joaquin Miller et alia. Find two fullpage plates, a photoportrait of Pelton and an imaginary portrait of him standing under heavenly light. There are several steel-engraved vignettes and a small photo of the "First Baptist church and first public school in California, 1819" (even decades later it is a single building resembling a warehouse); a relevant newsclip is laid in that has offset badly. Also find pencilled brackets and the address of the no longer extant church. Pastedown bears a generic bookplate with another label farther on, the 9x6 inch maroon cloth casing is uglified by shelfwear and fray, dampstaining, and a dimming to near-illegibility of the gilt titling. Hinges are OK, text is clean and sound. Gilman is represented by a single contribution, "Thanksgiving", a twelve-line poem. Pelton was San Francisco's superintendent of public schools and founder of the first public schools in California. His son was the architect of Pelton Homes which can still be found in the Haight.…

332pp. + ads illustrated by E.W. Kemble. Bolton says 15 full page & 25 text line illus BAL 762: 1st edition thus, with introduction by John Kendrick Bangs Spine darkened, covers soiled, spine ends chipped, Good+ to VG-/no dj.

First edition. First edition. Illustrated by the author, on rectos only. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. Peter Newell (1862-1924) whose formal art instruction consisted of three months at the Art Students League, became celebrated as a humorous artist: his work appeared in a number of magazines, and he produced illustrations for John Kendricks Bangs and other authors, among them Lewis Carroll. He wrote and illustrated several books of his own, including The Hole Book, The Slant Book, The Rocket Book, and his Pictures and Rhymes, all of which were popular successes. BAL 746 Original tan cloth with multicolored printed pictorial label on upper cover, slight soiling, else fine Illustrated by the author, on rectos only. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo.…

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1899. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 121, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 121 121.…