A david copperfield book from 1850s was a tan color. A tale of the pacific ocean 1857 is a novel written by scottish author r. Recognizing the absence of member histories in the abaa annals, michael began conducting video interviews of members at our three annual fairs. Nelsons classics later, nelson classics was a series much like the contemporary collins classics in size, design, and content. Ballantyne language english genre adventure novel publisher t. I have tried googling and searching some rare book sites but to no avail so far. Unfortunately the antiquity of these books can be seen in the condition. Vintage 1895 book, stories of old rome, the wanderings of aneas, by charles henry hanson, vintage antique book, london, t. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Q books queens treasures series queensway library rare works of imaginative fiction. The founder of the bookshop was thomas neilson 17801861.
As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Publication date 1926 topics iiit collection digitallibraryindia. Nelson and sons thomas nelson and sons books signed, new. Favourite picture book for the nursery london, edinburgh, new york. Shop the latest titles by nelson and sons thomas nelson and sons at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Charles dickens, 4 books robert michael ballantyne, 3 books sir walter scott, 3 books ray ovington, 2 books clara thompson, 2 books anne anderson, 2 books hayens, herbert. In canada, th e nelson imprint is used for educational publishing. It is a subsidiary of harpercollins, the publishing unit of news corp. Thomas nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of christian content, with over 250 new, original books and bibles published each year. Antique 1906 hardcover book quentin durward by sir. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The interviews cover members personal histories as well as their involvement in the rare book trade.
Please be aware that many publishers change their name slightly over time and that our records show the exact name of the publisher at the time of publication. A few series dominated, such as everymans library and. Nelson and sons, 1870, by thomas campbell, thomas gray, and oliver goldsmith page images at hathitrust the poetical works of caroline bowles southey. The three musketeers used books and rare books from. Rare books digest is an educational and informational site on rare, old and antiquarian books.
Yellow pictorial covers, tennis player to front, hockey player to spine. The story was originally serialised in the childrens magazine young folks under the title the sea cook over a period of several months from 188182. Browse our current selection of rare and antiquarian books, with a focus on 18th, 19th, and early 20th century english and american literature, architecture, private press books, and signed and association copies and authors copies. The story of creation in rhyme, jonah and the worm, manalive, and the ten commandments in todays world. I think those are the ones i used to read as a boy, they were in red leather and smallish with thin paper. Nelsons new dickens 15 volumes of books by charles dickens dickens, charles. There is absolutely nothing else other than the story text. If youre dissatisfied with your purchase incorrect book not as describeddamaged or if the order hasn t arrived, youre eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. It is a subsidiary of harpercollins, the publishing unit of news corp its most successful title to date is heaven is for real. I found this book whilst doing a clear out at my parents house. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldn t be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. Abaa about the abaa code of ethics mission statement. Harold orel claims that nelsons new century library became nelsons classics in 1905 sold 50 million copies in half a century.
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Nelson s production focused on story books, religious books and books of travel and adventure by popular authors, particularly intended for young readers. Source01john knoxs house and canongate, edinburgh by thomas nelson and sons. Jan 11, 2020 sells used, rare and outofprint books. Thomas nelson is a publishing firm that began in west bow, edinburgh, scotland in 1798 as the namesake of its founder. The coral island title page, illustrated 1893 edition of the coral island author r. Slight shelf scuffine to edges of cloth, jacket price more. I have a charles dickens book, david copperfield, with a very. The three musketeers is a novel written by alexandre dumas. Collecting treasure island by stevenson, robert louis first. Princes street edinburgh west end by thomas nelson and sons.
With its vivid and exciting story of a lonely little boy pitted against the dark underworld of 19thcentury london. Dartagnan is not one of the musketeers of the title, which refers to athos, porthos, and aramis, three inseparable friends who live by the motto. It is in excellent condition, no scuff or marks and does not appear to have ever been read. Caldecotts picture books nd, white card with full colour picture on the front. Its most successful title to date is heaven is for real. Rare 1856 book wings and stings by aloe t nelson and. All pages look to be present, contains black and white, and colour pictures. Nelson and sons, 1872, by thomas campbell page images at hathitrust the poetical works of campbell, goldsmith, and gray. Read our blog post about the bicentenary of charles dickens first editions and watch our video on the publishing formats of charles dickens first editions. The firm became a publisher of new books and, as the 19th century.
Published by thomas nelson and sons ltd almost very good condition. He is an actor and producer, known for coach 1989, the incredibles 2004 and poltergeist 1982. An original 1856 dated on the title page, small hardcover book titled. The blog for the edinburgh library annexe, where the nelson and sons archives are stored. It is a unique collection for a lover of antique book or of shakespeare. Discover book depositorys huge selection of t nelson and sons books online. Charles dickens first editions books and novels from author, copies in fine bindings, handsome sets of his collected works and original letters and manuscripts. A nelson book order form for their series and titles for 1912 folds into a mailable envelope. Name of previous owner in ink on the front paste down page. Guide to the trosachs and loch katrine following 12 colourprinted topographical views presented in an accordian format, together with a map of the district laid down as the rear pasetdown endleaf, some slight damage to a couple of the views. Antique 1906 hardcover pocket book entitled quentin durward written by sir walter scott. We guarantee the condition of every book as its described on the abebooks web site. Spine and corners bumped and worn, spine covering slightly chipped.
Shop the latest titles by t nelson sons publishing at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Nelsons production focused on story books, religious books and books of. A series of school books was initiated, and after the education act of 1871, which had prompted a demand for improved school books, nelson s began their series of royal readers. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Neilson extended his interests to include publishing, beginning with the publication, in monthly parts, of bunyans the pilgrims progress. Novel was first published in 1831, but this book, a reprint by the thomas nelson and sons publishing company, has no date. Nelson and sons, 1871 page images at florida london etc.
The franklin library books stories by alexandre dumas 1979. Bookseller interviews a few years ago, michael ginsberg embarked upon an archival journey for the abaa. Nelsons tourists guide to the trosachs and loch lomond. Thomas nelson is a publishing firm that began in west bow, edinburgh, scotland in 1798 as. Red letter testament and a great selection of related books. All but two do have all pages intact and are complete with unbroken spine and covers. It recounts the adventures of a young man named dartagnan after he leaves home to become a guard of the musketeers. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. In 1818, the name of the firm was changed to thomas nelson because of the tendency among customers to misspell neilson. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Antiquarian books search find out of print books, rare books, second hand books for book collectors. Some wear, marginalia, soiling, writing on cover and fore edge. Nelson was born on april 4, 1944 in spokane, washington, usa as craig theodore nelson. Traditionally considered a comingofage story, treasure island is the classic pirate tale, known for its superb atmosphere.
My pretty country picture book of lane, and lake, and hill, and brook london et al t. I was able to find out that thomas nelson and sons was names in 1858. Colour illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. You are viewing all stock published by thomas nelson and sons ltd. In canada, the nelson imprint is used for educational publishing. Thomas nelson and sons the stock exchange buchanan street. 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. We currently have 199 books by this publisher in stock. Red cover with impressed design and title on front cover.
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