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1929réf. 41921New York: E.P. Dutton & Company 1929. 1/200. Good. John Vassos. 102pp. Small quarto 24 cm 1/2 black leather over gray illustrated boards. Title gilt stamped on backstrip. Bright pink endsheets. Heavy rubbing to extremities corners exposed 1" loss to spine at head toning and light wear to boards; hinges cracked but holding ink name on front pastedown light spotting to endpapers light foxing to half-title and rear flyleaf else interior is clean and lightly toned. Includes sixteen full page illustrations from the imagination of John Vassos. This is the third Wilde work illustrated by 1930s book illustrator and industrial designer John Vassos. This edition was limited to 200 signed and numbered copies this is copy 165. Signed by the illustrator on the limitation page. E.P. Dutton & Company unknown
1929réf. 7598New York Dutton 1929. 1929. First edition thus. Small 4to. 16 full-page b/w illustrations title vignette and jacket design by John Vassos. Dust jacket large chip center of spine. Very good. Small neat signature of Ruth Seoan on the front free endpaper. Text of 16 poems of Wilde "interpreted" in art by Vassos famous for his previous efforts with "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" and "Salome". 1st Edition. Hardcover. New York, Dutton, 1929. hardcover
1929réf. 1027New York: E.P. Dutton & Co 1929. Hardcover. Very Good. Very Good condition green hardcover with quarter black cloth. 4to. 104 pages. illustrated by John Vassos. Bookplate on inside front cover. Wear to edges and slight wear to corners. E.P. Dutton & Co hardcover
1920réf. 564821Leipzig: Bernard Tauchnitz 1920. Hardcover. Very Good. Reprint. 16mo. Half cloth with marbled papercovered boards. Owner penciled name on table of contents with penciled markings on several pages rubbing on boards with chipping at edges very good. Bernard Tauchnitz hardcover books
1910réf. WB18284London: David Nutt 1910. Hardcover. Good. Seventh impression. Publisher's pictorial cloth some discoloration. Spine with wear. Illustrated by Walter Crane and Jacome Hood. Gift inscription from 1911: "Geraldine with love from Sal." Copies of this book even in later printings are uncommon in part due to the fragile nature of the binding. David Nutt hardcover books
1912réf. 135018Portland Maine: Thomas B Mosher 1912. Softcover. Very Good. Fourth edition. About very good in wrappers. Spine has wrinkles running the length of it. There is a brown stain in top left corner of front cover. Entire cover has light browning. Thomas B Mosher unknown books
1935réf. WB18285London: Duckworth 1935. Hardcover. Good. Illustrated in colour and black and white by Charles Robinson. Reprint edition of this popular book of stories. Original tan cloth faded in patches. Internally a sound copy - although a previous owner has colored in a few of the black and white drawings. As far as uncalled-for-coloring in a modern book goes I've seen a lot worse. Duckworth hardcover books
1932réf. 1397647New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons c. 1932. Hardcover. Octavo 256 pages. In Very Good minus condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine tan with black lettering. Dust jacket protected with mylar covering all corners clipped. Minor chipping to edges and corners of dust jacket. Crease to spine of dust jacket. Spine slightly cocked. Foxing and age toning to text block and interior pages. With reference to "Roughy the Dog Who Ran Away" and "The Year'Round' both published in 1932 on dust jacket flaps. With four illustrations by C.M. Burd and Walter Crane. Shelved Case 2. 1397647. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. G.P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1913réf. 9026788New York: Frederick A. Stokes 1913. 1st. Hardcover. Very good. Illustratd in color by Spencer Baird Nichols. Spine dulled by the sun and shows wear at head and heel. Still a very good copy. Frederick A. Stokes hardcover books
1913réf. 9026848New York: Stokes 1913. Hardcover. Very good. Spencer Baird Nichols. Bound in publisher's original blue green cloth with spine and cover stamped in gilt. Cover and text illustrated by Spencer Baird Nichols. Wear at top and bottom of spine. Text is tight. 8 x 5 1/4 inches. 204 pages. Stokes hardcover books
1912réf. 510022Riverside Connecticut: The Hillacre Bookhouse 1912. Softcover. Near Fine. First separate American edition. 16mo. 34pp. Sewn printed wrappers. Binding a touch loose with very light toning and wear printed paper label with a bit of light soil close to near fine. One of 1000 copies printed. Not in Mason; collected editions of The Happy Prince and Other Tales were published prior to this edition but Mason does not seem to list any earlier separate editions. An attractive little volume published by Frederick C. Bursch surprisingly uncommon given the limitation; OCLC locates two copies NYPL University of Tulsa. The Hillacre Bookhouse unknown books
1955réf. 011122NY: Kurt Volk 1955. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New. Book conceived by typographer and publisher Kurt Vol designed by Meyer Wegman edited by Charles Brodie. Printed on Okawara handmade paper. Bound in moire silk stamped in gold. As new in black glossy-paper backed box which is slightly rubbed. THE collectible copy. Kurt Volk hardcover books
2000réf. mon0000008026Cengage Learning 01/06/2000 00:00:01. paperback. Like New. 0.3997 in x 19.1854 in x 13.1900 in. Unread and like new. Cengage Learning paperback
réf. 9789389931006Fingerprint Publishing. New. New Fingerprint Publishing unknown
1922réf. 21937Robert K. Haas Inc. . Good. Flexible covers. Flexible red leatherette cover has curled corners wear to head and tail caps modest soiling but is bright and in good condition. Binding is tight. Pages are toned but clean and in very good condition.; Little Luxart Library . c. 1922. Robert K. Haas, Inc. unknown
1920réf. 1029G27London: Duckworth & Co. 1920 . Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". Charles Robinson. The new edition of this collection of five popular bedtime stories for children by Oscar Wilde charmingly illustrated throughout by Charles Robinson. The new edition. In the publisher's original orange cloth binding. With a tipped-in coloured forntispiece and in text illustrations throughout by British book illustrator Charles Robinson. First published in 1888 this volume contains five bedtime stories that are regarded as classics of children's literature. They are valued for their morals are frequently read in schools and have been adapted into animated films. The stories comprise: 'The Happy Prince' 'The Nightingale and the Rose' 'The Selfish Giant' 'The Devoted Friend' and 'The Remarkable Rocket'. Written by Irish author poet and playwright Oscar Wilde who was one of the most popular and influential dramatists in London in the early 1890s best known for his Gothic novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally light fading to spine with bumping to the head and tail. Small marks to boards. Illustrations to endpapers have been partially coloured in by a previous owner. Contemporary ink inscription to rear of front free endpaper. Sticker to rear of rear free endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with very light spotting to the front and rear. Very Good Duckworth & Co. hardcover
2018réf. BIBHB0159871242018. Hardcover. New. The Title 'The Happy Prince and Other Stories written/authored/edited by Oscar Wilde' published in the year 2018. The ISBN 9788121217514 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 138 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature & Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
1920réf. 2467📖 Book Description Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince is one of his most beloved fairy tales first published in 1888. It tells the poignant story of a gilded statue—the Happy Prince—who with the help of a devoted swallow sacrifices his beauty and wealth to bring comfort to the poor and suffering in his city. Wilde's tale blends social critique moral reflection and lyrical prose making it a timeless parable of compassion and selflessness. This edition was issued by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 part of their iconic series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Enduring moral themes: A meditation on generosity sacrifice and the true meaning of happiness. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects the democratization of literature in the 1920s when classics were distributed widely in accessible editions. Cultural appeal: A cornerstone of Wilde's children's stories cherished by readers across generations. 📚 Publication Details Title The Happy Prince Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in bringing literature to a mass audience. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's most famous fairy tale. Literary appeal: A classic of moral storytelling resonating with readers young and old. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library
1945réf. 327818Travollion Private Press 1945. Numbered. Hardcover. Near Fine. No. 132 of 497 copies. Tall 8vo in glossy yellow boards titles on orange tablets. Spine ends pushed but not rubbed no rubbing or shelf wear text block unmarked. Signed by the publishers Violet and Hal Travollion on the limitation page. Travollion Private Press hardcover
1913réf. OWHAPPYPRINCE01David Nutt 1913. Hard Cover. G - Good. Charles Robinson. A 1913 edition of The Happy Prince & Other Stories by Oscar Wilde featuring fantastic colour plates by Charles Robinson. The plates are in excellent condition! "The Happy Prince and Other Stories" is a collection of bedtime stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories that are highly popular among children and frequently read in schools: The Happy Prince The Nightingale and the Rose The Selfish Giant The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable Rocket. The short stories are valued for their morals and have been made into animated films. This book is well over 100 years old and the condition Fair to Good is as one might expect from a book of this vintage. There are some loose pages and a fair amount of discolouration to the edges of the pages. 134 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 8" x 10" 200mm x 260mm. 2 David Nutt hardcover
1913réf. mon0001534447Duckworth & Co. 1913. Hardcover. Good. . Front board marked and corners scuffed.Spine fadedtop and bottom scuffed. Edge of rear board faded. Hinges firm. Binding reasonably secure but illustration next to page 100 loose. Edges foxed/tanned.Text clear and easy to read with some foxing. Duckworth & Co. hardcover
1889réf. 042502London: David Nutt 1889. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. small quarto. Walter Crane and Jacomb Hood. prior owner inscriptions to flyleaf binding grubby wear to head of spine very slight toning to end papers. David Nutt hardcover
1920réf. mon0003874161New York: Brentano's 1920. Hardcover. Very Good. . Large 8vo 12 color plates. DJ in mylar sleeve shows minor wear rubbing tanning. Pages tanned and clean. New York: Brentano's hardcover
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