I have found a book from my great grandfathers collection which i find interesting. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. The complete works of william shakespeare book collins clear type press 1923. Published by collins cleartype press, london and glasgow. Collins classics books were not typically sold in slipcases, thus the packaging is one difference between the collins and. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. Part of the collins series of illustrated dictionaries. Books 33,34,35 royal scottish country dance society. Martin chuzzlewit by charles dickens collins clear type press glasgow and london. Jan 26, 2020 due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world. Historical novel published by collins cleartype press, london and glasgow.
This book is illustrated, or as it is printed in the book deorated by john lockwood kipling, c. Please call customer service if you would like to book another time slot. Please note, there is quite a bit of foxing throughout, particularly where pages back on to the. Antique 1908 scotts ivanhoe book a romance by sir walter scott edited by. More information about this seller contact this seller 24. Wellcome library group photograph of the staff of british. Including letts revision and home learning, books for scottish education from leckie, and keen kite resources for primary schools. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. With title lists over 300 volumes, collins redesigned the series jackets in full color, revealing the growing importance of the dust jacket as advertising for the book.
Ivanhoe by scott collins cleartype press circa 1916 etsy. In the last of the christmas books, charles dickens alludes seasonal musicians playing woodwind, brass, and percussive instruments in the streets near the old college. Ivanhoe 1951, limited editions club in english zzzz. Talisman, the everymans library by walter scott sir. Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors and indoors with more than things to find. London glasgow collins cleartype press publisher 1 work 1 ebook read publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books.
Winston companys strategy for their handy classics reprint series was to purchase the books from collins london and glasgow, sold in their collins classics and collins illustrated pocket edition series. After william iiis death in 1895 his nephews william iv and godfrey took over the firm. From animals and plants to constellations, festivals. Pauls a kempis, thomas 98 the imitation of christ andersen, hans 175 fairy tales arnold, matthew.
Kingfisher books london, uk 86273 hennerwood publications london, uk 86281 appletree press belfast, uk 86299 alan sutton later sutton publishing. My source for much of this section on collins is the excellent, eminently readable study of david keir, the house of collins. Arbuthnot scot 14501850 t 12 pages largely from notes from notes and queries. The antique books value guide will help you determine the value of old books. Collins cleartype press, 19 hardcover january 1, 1900. Information on buying and collecting ivanhoe by scott, sir walter with a guide to first edition. Binding remains tight with all pages clean and present. This copy of ivanhoe by sir walter scott would have been published by collins clear type press some time between 1906 and 1908. How americans became the fattest people in the world.
Its date of publication is unspecified but estimated to be 1890. Books 5for1965,23,24 royal scottish country dance society pb30 pocket books 30, children, 5 for 1982, 31 royal scottish country dance society 1984 pb32 pocket. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The story of a scottish family of publishers from 1789 to the present day london. In 1868 the company was renamed william collins, sons and co ltd. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. The book was printed at the collins cleartype press, london, and glasgow. The disinherited knight ivanhoe and his fair lady rowena, richard the lionhearted and robin hood these are people shaped by the forces of tradition, molded by their nations history. It seems that collins actually printed the handy classics jackets and possibly also bound the books then shipped them to the us. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Ivanhoe a romance macmillans pocket classics sir walter scott, bart published by the macmillan company 1917 seller. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Tolkiens official publisher, selling signed and deluxe editions of tolkiens books, plus a fascinating and definitive collection of official titles written by and about one of the worlds most popular and successful authors. I understand that could be expected with a pocket guide, but i dont really need to cover the whole of metropolitan london, so this wont work for me.
Revision, practise and exam preparation for all levels. Through them the past of england comes alive a past of crusades, chivalry, and courtly love. Anthony wln 18601950 3 pages family group sheet including anderson, auld, crawford, dick, shed, wardrope. Illustrated london news 24 december 1853 581, framed. Editions and renditions of christina rossettis goblin market. Ivanhoe represents a departure from scotts other novels, and remains his most wellknown work. It says printed at glasgow university press by robert. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. On william collins very early years, see especially pp. Editions and renditions of christina rossettis goblin. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. More information about this seller contact this seller. Aaron paul leads an allstar cast in the black book audio drama. Infusing his works with romance, action, and suspense, he brought longgone eras back to life with splendor and spectacle.
It appears to have been owned by thomas augustus forbes leith. Quentin durward by sir walter scott 1910 hardcover london. He has written 4 addresses in the front page whilst he travelled around australia 18631870 researching parrots. A list arranged by author author serial number title ainsworth, w. Collecting ivanhoe by scott, sir walter first edition identification. Ivanhoe by scott, sir walter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. They developed books for the millions, offering classical literature at cheap prices.
In the first half of the century, 50,000,000 copies of collins classics books were. That year the series name was adjusted to collins illustrated pocket classics. The dust jacket is different from the collins classics making this a series that. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam pocket book leather cover etsy. Find bestselling books, new releases, and classics in every category, from harper lees to kill a mockingbird to the latest by stephen king or the next installment in the diary of a wimpy kid childrens book series.
It has 250 engravings and was printed by william collins,sons and company, herriot hill, glasgow. From the middle ages in england until the passage of. Commentary in the last of the christmas books, charles dickens alludes seasonal musicians playing woodwind, brass, and percussive instruments in the streets near the old college. Ivanhoe by sir walter scott 1953 pocket books cardinal movie pb. Ivanhoe sir walter scott collins cleartype press pocket size. Collins illustrated school classics sir walter scott, r. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Books has the worlds largest selection of new and used titles to suit any readers tastes. Ivanhoe by sir walter scott early edition published by etsy. Teaching and learning resources for primary, ks3, gcse. Ivanhoe sir walter scott, collins cleartype press, leather pocket size. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. In their now familiar larger size, collins classics are well suited to home and library bookshelves, yet still compact enough to fit the pocket.
By 1919 the main publishing office was 48 pall mall, london. The dark red book with gold design and lettering on the spine measures. Collins classics books were not typically sold in slipcases, thus the. This series is, in essence, a collins classics series book or collins pocket classics, or collins illustrated classics. Adam bede, count of montecristo, the tailsman illustrated. Burns poems by robert burns, its a hardcover book made of red plaid tartan silk, dated 1906 mcmvi. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so youll know exactly. Set in england just after the third crusade, ivanhoe is the tale of wilfrid, a young saxon knight, and his love for the royal. Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun. The father of the historical novel, sir walter scott invented a literary form that has remained popular for over one hundred and fifty years. Ivanhoe by sir walter scott odhams press limited vintage book. Scott, ivanhoe is an influential historical romance novel set in medieval england.
Christmas books by charles dickens illustrated small vintage pocket. Published by odhams press the publishing year not stated but would say circa in approx. Buy ivanhoe collins pocket classics by scott, sir walter isbn. Collins illustrated pocket classics book series list. This book is red withgold embossing on the spine and a gold circle with a elephant and swastika on the cover. Scottish genealogy society index of family histories held.
Back flap of dust wrapper of great expectations by charles dickens collins classics series. Miss marples final cases, tapemeasure murder, the case of the perfect maid, glasgow. A few series dominated, such as everymans library and the modern library, but there are many others. An affordable option for building a cheap home library, 20thcentury publishers book series included reprints of classics and publishers back catalog titles as well as newly commissioned titles. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Bride of lammermoor, ivanhoe, monastery, the abbott, kenilworth, the pirate, fortunes of nigel. Collins pocket english pocket dictionary and thesaurus. Oliver twist vintage leather bound red book, charles dickens.
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