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1894122925G<p>Book is in Very Good condition; spine has small cock there is a small mark on the back board three faint smudges on title page no other defects noted. Interior is otherwise clean binding very tight gilt titles and figures on front and spine bright gilt on top of page block bright. See photos.</p> The Century Co. hardcover
1889013928Chicago: U.S. Publishing House 1889 716 pp.; HB. "Art Edition". Pages: clean bright tight a.e.g. marbled eps portrait frontis w/ tissue guard; ffep loose and laid in hinges cracked intact. Cover: embossed leather w/beveled edges gilt titles front/spine; substantial shelfwear extremities worn through head/tail chipped and worn both joints cracked. Includes a list of familiar Shakesperean quotations by Charles and Mary Lamb and Mary Seymour. Heavy. U.S. Publishing House hardcover
1895mon0001591047Macmillan and Co. 1895. Hardcover. Good. . Leather binding. Macmillan and Co. hardcover
1892biblio325<p>One of Mrs. Gaskell's finest novellas; 222 pages; bound in half leather with marbled paper; TEG; hinges weak; spine chipped; edgeworn; contents very good.</p> McClurg hardcover
189193819London & New York: Macmillan and Co. 1891. 1st Edition . Flexible covers. Near Fine/No Jacket. Hugh Thomson. Brown flexible leather covers with gilt spine & front cover lettering and all around gilt edging outside and also inside of the covers. . Rounded cover and page corners. All edges gilt. Red & gilt floral pattern end papers. 12mo 5" x 7". 298 pages. Name written on the 2nd free end paper with a Christmas 1894 date. Light foxing throughout. A very attractive first edition in an unusual binding. <br/> <br/> Macmillan and Co. unknown
1891932M1London: Macmillan and Co. 1891. Cloth. Very Good. 10.5" by 7". Hugh Thomson. A large paper edition of Elizabeth Gaskell's classic novel adorned with charming illustrations by Hugh Thomson. The large paper edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding.Previous owner's bookplate to the front paste down.An episodic novel by Elizbeth Gaskell originally serialised in 1853 Household Words and published in book form in the same year. It gained popularity at the turn of the twentieth century and has since been adapted for stage radio and TV. Without a linear plot the work follows a series of sketches delineating people and customs contemporary to its time painting a picture of Cranford a market town governed by etiquette custom and an intricate network of ladies. Adorned with the popular illustrations by Hugh Thomson renowned for decorating many works by important authors including Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. A new edition with a preface by Anne Thackeray Ritchie. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally generally smart though a little faded. Small losses to the head and tail of the backstrip and to the spine label. Bumped to the extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot to the first and last couple of pages. Very Good Macmillan and Co. hardcover
1892mon0000989780Macmillan and Co 1892. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. Pages clean no markings wear to edges. Complete with numerous illustrations. Macmillan and Co hardcover
1898789R47London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1898 . Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". Hugh Thomson. With delicate colour illustrations by Hugh Thomson a truly delightful edition of this popular collection of village sketches. First published in book form in 1853 this episodic work became extremely popular towards the end of the nineteenth century and follows village life as inspired by the author's time growing up in Knutsford.With beautiful in-text illustrations in colour throughout by Hugh Thomson.Written by Elizabeth Gaskell an English novelist known for her stark depictions of Victorian society.A lovely little copy of a charming depiction of village life brought to life by Thomson's delightful illustrations. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart with just a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Gift inscription in pencil to the front endpaper. Internally generally firmly bound; a little strain to the binding at the half title and pages 144-5. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1891833A33London: Macmillan and Co. 1891. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 10.5" by 7" . Hugh Thomson. Bright large paper edition of E. Gaskell's episodic novel adorned with illustrations by Hugh Thomson. An episodic novel by Elizbeth Gaskell originally serialised in 1853 Household Words and published in book form in the same year. It gained popularity at the turn of the twentieth century and has since been adapted for stage radio and TV. Without a linear plot the work follows a series of sketches delineating people and customs contemporary to its time painting a picture of Cranford a market town governed by etiquette custom and an intricate network of ladies.Adorned with the popular illustrations by Hugh Thomson renowned for decorating many works by important authors including Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. A new edition with a preface by Anne Thackeray Ritchie.In the original publisher's full cloth binding. The large paper edition of this work. In the original publisher's full cloth binding title label to spine. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only bumped to head and tail of spine chipped to tail of spine. Internally firmly bound. Light spotting to endpapers pages bright and clean otherwise. Very Good Indeed Macmillan and Co. hardcover
1867569642Bernhard Tauchnitz 1867. This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED UK ONLY . Please email for further details. OFFERED FOR SALE BY A FULL-TIME STOCKHOLDING CAREER BOOKSELLER WHO TELLS YOU WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEIR TELEPHONE AND ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS ARE! POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED! UK ONLY. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER DETAILS. Not Signed or Inscribed. Red Cloth. Very Good AVERAGE/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾". HARDBACK. Bernhard Tauchnitz Hardcover
1892953T53London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1892-1893. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". Hugh Thomson. Two smart volumes of these illustrated novels from English writers Elizabeth Gaskell and Mary Russell Mitford. Two volumes. Both illustrated throughout with in-text images from Hugh Thomson an Irish illustrator best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations. With an introduction to each text from Anne Isabella Lady Ritchie the eldest daughter of William Makepeace Thackeray and an English writer. This set contains: Cranford 1892. Fourth impression. An episodic novel following a cast from the fictional town of Cranford based on the small Cheshire town of Knutsford in which Elizabeth Gaskell grew up. Written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell often referred to as Mrs Gaskell was an English novelist biographer and short story writer. Our Village 1893. First edition. A collection of about one hundred literary sketches of rural life the vivid series was based upon life in Three Mile Cross a hamlet in the parish of Shinfield south-east of Reading in Berkshire where she lived. Written by Mary Russell Mitford an English essayist novelist poet and dramatist. In the original full green cloth binding with gilt. Externally sound with rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spines with splits in the cloth to the head and tail of the spine. Hinges starting but firm with the front endpaper of Cranford loosening. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. A contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1882102396London England: Smith Elder & Co. Very Good/No Jacket. 1882. New Edition. Decorative Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo Hardcover Hardcover. Cranford and Other Tales. Novels and Tales. Vol. IV. Previous owners name and date 1893 to inside cover. Slight foxing to end inside covers. Wear to top and bottom edge of spine and edge and corners of cloth. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Contents: Cranford. Company Manners. The Well of Pen-Morfa. The Heart of John Middleton. Traits and Stories of the Huguenots. Six Weeks at Heppenheim. The Squire's Story. Libbie Marsh's Three Eras. Curious if True. The Moorland Cottage. The Sexton's Hero. Disappearances. Right at Last. The Manchester Marriage. Lois the Witch. The Crooked Branch. Four Illustrations. 488 pp. We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts Theology History Politics Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions and all types of Educational Reference Literature. . Smith Elder & Co hardcover
1896FB3545 /3<p>Green cloth binding with gilt title on the spine and front board.</p><p>A lovely book with a good pedigree</p><p>First edition of this work was in 1853 so this is a reprint. Green boards have gilt text and decorations on spine and front. Spine shows gilt wall clock with long chained weights and pendulum front has twice blind stamped rectangle gilt title and author in inner. Back board has blind stamped Bliss Sands colophon on bottom edge.</p><p>Cranford is an episodic novel by the English writer Elizabeth Gaskell. It first appeared in instalments in the magazine Household Words then was published with minor revisions as a book with the title Cranford in 1853. The work slowly became popular and from the start of the 20th century it saw a number of dramatic treatments for the stage the radio and TV.</p><p><strong>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</strong>née Stevenson; 29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865 often referred to as Mrs. Gaskell was an English novelist biographer and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society including the very poor. Her work is of interest to social historians as well as readers of literature. Her first novel Mary Barton was published in 1848. Gaskell's The Life of Charlotte Brontë published in 1857 was the first biography of Charlotte Brontë. In this biography she wrote only of the moral sophisticated things in Brontë's life; the rest she left out deciding that certain more salacious aspects were better kept hidden. Among Gaskell's best-known novels are Cranford 1851–53 North and South 1854–55 and Wives and Daughters 1865 each having been adapted for television by the BBC.</p> Bliss Sands & Co. hardcover
1898018836Service & Paton 1898. Hardcover. Very Good. Brock H. M. Maroon hardcover. Spine slightly faded spine ends rubbed. Corners lightly rubbed. Inner joint cracked. Pages toned. With 16 illustrations by HM Brock <br/> <br/> Service & Paton hardcover
1864FB135 /3<p>First illustrated edition. <strong><em>Cranford</em></strong> is an episodic novel by the English writer Elizabeth Gaskell. It first appeared in instalments in the magazine <em>Household Words</em> then was published with minor revisions as a book with the title <em>Cranford</em> in 1853. The work slowly became popular and from the start of the 20th century it saw a number of dramatic treatments for the stage the radio and TV. <strong>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</strong> <em>née</em> <strong>Stevenson</strong>; 29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865 often referred to as <strong>Mrs Gaskell</strong> was an English novelist biographer and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society including the very poor. Her work is of interest to social historians as well as readers of literature. Her first novel <em>Mary Barton</em> was published in 1848. Gaskell's <em>The Life of Charlotte Brontë</em> published in 1857 was the first biography of Charlotte Brontë. In this biography she wrote only of the moral sophisticated things in Brontë's life; the rest she left out deciding that certain more salacious aspects were better kept hidden. Among Gaskell's best known novels are <em>Cranford</em> 1851–53 <em>North and South</em> 1854–55 and <em>Wives and Daughters</em> 1865 each having been adapted for television by the BBC.</p>
1900FB4588 /21<p>Navy cloth binding with gilt title and on the spine. Grey and green art deco style decoration on the spine and both boards. F .B.A. provides an in-depth photographic presentation of this item to stimulate your feeling and touch. More traditional book descriptions are immediately available.</p><p>This is a beautifully bound book scarce & worthy of any library. Cranford is an episodic novel by the English writer Elizabeth Gaskell . It first appeared in instalments in the magazine Household Words then was published with minor revisions as a book with the title Cranford in 1853. The work slowly became popular and from the start of the 20th century it saw a number of dramatic treatments for the stage the radio and TV. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell née Stevenson ; 29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865 often referred to as Mrs Gaskell was an English novelist biographer and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society including the very poor. Her work is of interest to social historians as well as readers of literature. Her first novel Mary Barton was published in 1848. Gaskell's The Life of Charlotte Brontë published in 1857 was the first biography of Charlotte Brontë . In this biography she wrote only of the moral sophisticated things in Brontë's life; the rest she omitted deciding certain more salacious aspects were better kept hidden. Among Gaskell's best known novels are Cranford 1851–1853 North and South 1854–55 and Wives and Daughters 1865 all having been adapted for television by the BBC.</p> The Gresham Publishing Co. hardcover
1891mon0000110475Macmillan 1891-01-01. Unknown Binding. Good. in x in x in. 1891 macmillan edition on blue cloth slight bending to body of book Macmillan unknown
1892135019New York: Thomas Y. Crowell 1892. First Edition; Early Printing. Fine binding. Very Good. Owner's name FEP. Spine slightly cocked. Edgewear corners rounded and worn. Boards lightly soiled.; 16mo 6" - 7 Thomas Y. Crowell unknown
1884107195Smith Elder & Co. 1884. Smith Elder & Co. London. 1884. New edition. Hardback bound in half red morocco gilt marbled edges and endpapers. Boards damp-faded and spotted along outer edges. Extremities slightly rubbed. 492 pages. Frontis. Two ownership inscriptions otherwise clean and sound. hardcover
18881672<p>Very very good condition see photos.</p> Smi
1884107193Smith Elder & Co. 1884. Smith Elder & Co. London. 1884. New edition. Hardback bound in half red morocco gilt marbled edges and endpapers. Boards damp-faded and spotted along outer edges. Extremities slightly rubbed. 459 pages. Frontis. Two ownership inscriptions otherwise clean and sound. hardcover
18881542<p>Half Leather bound in brown and green leather marbled boards end papers and page edges See Photos</p> Smith, Elder & Co
1860mon0003172782Harper & Brothers 1860. Hardcover. Good. . First US ed. Green pebbled cloth boards with gilt lettering. Foxing throughout still readable. Spine faded. General shelf/age wear. Binding sturdy. Harper & Brothers hardcover
1884107196Smith Elder & Co. 1884. Smith Elder & Co. London. 1884. New edition. Hardback bound in half red morocco gilt marbled edges and endpapers. Boards damp-faded and spotted along outer edges. Extremities slightly rubbed. 466 pages. Frontis. Two ownership inscriptions otherwise clean and sound. hardcover
1895906Z11London: Smith Elder & Co. 1895. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None stated. A new illustrated edition of this romance novel by Mrs Gaskell bound in half calf. A new illustrated edition. Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece and three monochrome plates. Collated complete.Volume III from the 'Novels and Tales of Mrs Gaskell' series. Bound in half calf with marbled paper to the boards. This sad romantic novel was written by Elizabeth Gaskell and tells the story of Sylvia Robson her loving cousin and her lover who is sent away to war under conscription during the Napoleonic Wars. Bound in half calf with marbled paper to the boards. Externally very smart with fading to the spine and rubbing to the fore edges. Internally firmly bound with bright pages and occasional spotting. Very Good Indeed Smith, Elder & Co., hardcover
