Manchester polytechnic library first edition 1988 (4 resultados)

Cloth, large 8vo, vi, 203 pp, plates, ills. 2,649 entries. A useful catalogue with careful bibliographical descriptions for all entries. Particularly valuable for its treatment of the 20th century works not covered in the Osborne collection catalogue, and its generally full coverage of most popular mid-late 19th century authors (including many first editions and successive editions) whuich make this collection unique. The collection also includes examples of some of the most heavily used textbooks of the time. Children's books in all fields are covered, with chapters devoted to : Fables; Myths and legendary heroes; Nursery stories and fairy tales; Poetry, verses, rhymes and drama; Nursery rhymes and alphabets; General advice and instruction; Bible and religious instruction; Biography and history; Travel and geography; Science and nature; Games, sports and pastimes; Popular songs and rhymes set to music; English language and reading; Picture books; Mathematics; Invention, health and practical arts; Stories 1840-1899; Stories 1900-1939; Anthologies of stories by different authors; Periodicals and annuals; Miscellany. With a general index of authors, editors, translators, contributors and titles of series, and a further index of illustrators, engravers and local publishers. An ex-library copy with traces of labels removed from the front free endpaper, small stamp and marks on the title-page, otherwise Good in used dustwrapper.…

Cloth, large 8vo, vi, 203 pp, plates, ills. 2,649 entries. A useful catalogue with careful bibliographical descriptions for all entries. Particularly valuable for its treatment of the 20th century works not covered in the Osborne collection catalogue, and its generally full coverage of most popular mid-late 19th century authors (including many first editions and successive editions) whuich make this collection unique. The collection also includes examples of some of the most heavily used textbooks of the time. Children's books in all fields are covered, with chapters devoted to : Fables; Myths and legendary heroes; Nursery stories and fairy tales; Poetry, verses, rhymes and drama; Nursery rhymes and alphabets; General advice and instruction; Bible and religious instruction; Biography and history; Travel and geography; Science and nature; Games, sports and pastimes; Popular songs and rhymes set to music; English language and reading; Picture books; Mathematics; Invention, health and practical arts; Stories 1840-1899; Stories 1900-1939; Anthologies of stories by different authors; Periodicals and annuals; Miscellany. With a general index of authors, editors, translators, contributors and titles of series, and a further index of illustrators, engravers and local publishers. Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.…

Cloth, large 8vo, vi, 203 pp, plates, ills. 2,649 entries. A useful catalogue with careful bibliographical descriptions for all entries. Particularly valuable for its treatment of the 20th century works not covered in the Osborne collection catalogue, and its generally full coverage of most popular mid-late 19th century authors (including many first editions and successive editions) whuich make this collection unique. The collection also includes examples of some of the most heavily used textbooks of the time. Children's books in all fields are covered, with chapters devoted to : Fables; Myths and legendary heroes; Nursery stories and fairy tales; Poetry, verses, rhymes and drama; Nursery rhymes and alphabets; General advice and instruction; Bible and religious instruction; Biography and history; Travel and geography; Science and nature; Games, sports and pastimes; Popular songs and rhymes set to music; English language and reading; Picture books; Mathematics; Invention, health and practical arts; Stories 1840-1899; Stories 1900-1939; Anthologies of stories by different authors; Periodicals and annuals; Miscellany. With a general index of authors, editors, translators, contributors and titles of series, and a further index of illustrators, engravers and local publishers. Fine in Very Good dustwrapper.…

Cloth, large 8vo, vi, 203 pp, plates, ills. 2,649 entries. A useful catalogue with careful bibliographical descriptions for all entries. Particularly valuable for its treatment of the 20th century works not covered in the Osborne collection catalogue, and its generally full coverage of most popular mid-late 19th century authors (including many first editions and successive editions) whuich make this collection unique. The collection also includes examples of some of the most heavily used textbooks of the time. Children's books in all fields are covered, with chapters devoted to : Fables; Myths and legendary heroes; Nursery stories and fairy tales; Poetry, verses, rhymes and drama; Nursery rhymes and alphabets; General advice and instruction; Bible and religious instruction; Biography and history; Travel and geography; Science and nature; Games, sports and pastimes; Popular songs and rhymes set to music; English language and reading; Picture books; Mathematics; Invention, health and practical arts; Stories 1840-1899; Stories 1900-1939; Anthologies of stories by different authors; Periodicals and annuals; Miscellany. With a general index of authors, editors, translators, contributors and titles of series, and a further index of illustrators, engravers and local publishers. Very Good in slightly torn dustwrapper.…