charles thompson blake (13 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Quarter-cloth. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Chipped Dustjacket. First Edition. 218pp, Rug designs to work in Latchet Hook, Rya, Punch, and Gros Point. Illustrated with 85 photos, 201 diagrams and 8 color plates. No marks. Rear dj flap is folded. Size: 4to - over 9?" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Some wear to cover, but contents are tight, bright and clean. Small name. Features superb colour illustrations throughout. (19x24.5cm). Please contact us for any more information.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Peter Bailey, Quentin Blake, Charles Keeping, Barry Wilkinson Ilustrador. 1st Edition. Lollipops - Poems Chosen by Brian Thompson Third Impression, 1975 - Kestrel Books (Penguin) - Excellent Condition with Dust Jacket ISBN: 0 7226 5364 6 (0722653646) Publisher: Kestrel Books (an imprint of Viking Children's Books / Penguin) Publication Date: Original compilation 1971; this is the Third Impression, 1975 Format: Hardcover with dust jacket, approx. 80 pages A delightful and beautifully illustrated anthology of poetry and rhymes for young children, Lollipops brings together a rich selection of classic and modern verses chosen specifically to introduce young readers to the joys of poetry. Compiled by Brian Thompson as part of the popular Breakthrough literacy/poetry series, the collection is divided into four thematic sections: People, Birds, Animals, and Weather. Each section features both traditional rhymes and works by notable poets such as Edward Lear, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Wordsworth, Hilaire Belloc, Jack Prelutsky, Christina Rossetti, and many more. The book is lavishly illustrated with full-colour plates and integrated artwork that not only decorate the poems but actively enhance and interpret them, creating an engaging visual narrative. Contributors include some of Britain's finest children's illustrators: Peter Bailey - Known for his expressive, whimsical line work and characterful illustrations. Quentin Blake - The iconic illustrator (best known for his long collaboration with Roald Dahl), whose energetic, humorous, and instantly recognisable style appears throughout. Charles Keeping - Celebrated for his atmospheric, textured, and emotionally powerful artwork, often drawing on folklore and nature. Barry Wilkinson - Contributed vibrant, detailed scenes that complement the poetic themes. This 1975 third impression retains the vibrant original artwork and design that made the first edition so appealing. Condition Very Good/ Excellent - This copy is in outstanding condition for a 50-year-old children's book: Interior: clean, bright, and unmarked throughout. No library stamps or markings on the text pages. Endpapers: Small, neat inscription in the upper inner corner of the front endpaper: "PTA, Jly '79" (a charming period note, likely from a Parent-Teacher Association context). Light sticker residue on the rear endpapers (minor cosmetic only). Binding & Pages: Tight, square, and fresh. No foxing, no tears, no creases. Dust Jacket: Perfect condition - bright, complete, with no tears, chips, fading, or significant wear. Not price-clipped. Boards: Clean and sharp. Overall, this is a superior example and would make a wonderful gift or addition to a collection of illustrated children's poetry or Quentin Blake-related books. About the Compiler Brian Thompson (1935-2021) was a British writer, educator, and anthologist with a keen interest in children's literature and literacy. He compiled Lollipops to make poetry accessible and exciting for young readers, pairing carefully selected verses with high-quality illustrations. He also authored historical works such as Portrait of Leeds. Why Collect This Edition? Early 1970s impression with the full original Kestrel Books production quality. Features work by multiple award-winning illustrators, particularly Quentin Blake. Part of the influential Breakthrough series used in UK schools. Scarce in this condition with a pristine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. illustrated by Peter Bailey, Quentin Blake, Charles Keeping and Barry Wilkinson Ilustrador. Firmly bound, illustrated laminated boards with some dust marks, some peeling and wear at the top of the spine.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Peter Bailey, Quentin Blake, Charles Keeping, Barry Wilkinson Ilustrador. Repr. Hardback: illustrated in colour by PETER BAILEY, QUENTIN BLAKE, CHARLES KEEPING and BARRY WILKINSON, dj (price unclipped), slightly worn and creased, some discolouration, laminated colour pictorial boards, edges slightly bumped and marked, inscription on front flyleaf, slight foredge foxing, vg. sm 4to, 4 parts each of 16pp. A collection of rhymes and poems divided into 4 parts: People, Birds, Animals and Weather.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Bailey, Peter; Quentin Blake; Charles Keeping; Barry Wilkinson Ilustrador. Oversized hard cover, glosy pictorial bds, Good, light tanned strip to spine area, small amount of wear at spine btm, a little at top, glaze just rubbing along spine hinge near the top, no dust jacket, front bd cracked but holding, no names etc., contents fine and tight with wonderful colour illustrations. Divided into 4: Weather; Animals; People; Birds. Poets include: Edward Lear; Lord Tennyson; John Clare; Wordsworth; Jack Prelutsky; William Jay Smith; James De Mille; Robert Graves; Samuel Griswold Goodrich; Alexander Pope; W B Yeats; Adrian Mitchell; Mary Austin; Elizabeth Jennings; Lewis Carroll; Ian Serraillier; Shel Silverstein; V sackville West; A A Milne; Christina Rossetti; Carl Sandburg etc.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Engelbreit, Mary Ilustrador. 1st Edition. As new condition red cloth boards with a 7 1/2 inch by 5 1/2 inch color illustrated front cover pastedown and gold spine lettering. Includes Preliminary Page Quote by Washington Irving; List of Illustrations; Illustrator Dedication and Introduction; Acknowledgments; Author Index; Title Index; and Credits. Profusely illustrated with color drawings by Mary Engelbreit and color illustrated front and rear endpapers. Also includes gilt page edges on all three sides, all pages sewn into the binding (not glued), and a bound-into-the-volume green satin ribbon page marker.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Peter Bailey Quentin Blake Charles Keeping Barry Wilkinson Ilustrador. Reprint. Undamaged laminate card covers. Internally clean.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Peter Bailey Quentin Blake Charles Keeping Ilustrador. New. A 5 cm diagonal crease across lower front corner; rear panel a little marked.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Peter Bailey Quentin Blake Charles Keeping Barry Wilkinson Ilustrador. New. Undamaged laminated card covers.

Saddle-stitched. Lot of 160 pieces of ephemera (from a variety of renown magicians) related to card tricks. Condition of ephemera is Good overall with mild age toning, shelf wear, and the occasional minor stain to cover. MA Consignment. Shelved in Alcove. 1401341. Special Collections - Upstairs.