About this title: Written just after "David Copperfield", at the same time as "Bleak House", and in the engaging and conversational style typical of his most celebrated fiction, Dickens' history of England for children is an undiscovered treasure-trove of a book.Dickens' lovable theatricality, witty observations and compelling narrative give children access to one of England's greatest writers, and to some of the most powerful stories from its past. For adults it offers an engaging reminder of the English history we ought to know.Interesting, informative and accessible, "A Child's History of England" takes its ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: P. F. Collier & Sons
Description: Good. B000M98QXM Good 1911 hardcover with NO dustjacket, edge and corner wear, no major damage to book. Binding cracked between pages vi. and vii. Red cloth cover, with embossed detail and gold lettering. Fox spotting on pages. Pages tanned, but clean with no marks or tears. Some bent upper page corners. read more
Edition: No published date; appears to be late 19th-early 20th century.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hurst and Company, New York
Date published: 1900
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Spine is missing top 3" where title would be, boards/spine show wear and stains (see photo); front joint is mostly separated as is inside front hinge; front pastedown torn related to joint/hinge issue; otherwise, binding tight, no... 364 p. Inclds photographic portrait of the author at frontispiece (vellum intact); 7.25" x 5" x 1"; volume ends with: "She (Queen Victoria) was married to Prince Albert of Saxe Gotha on the 10th of February 1840. She is very good and much ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Frank F Lovell, New York
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Text is clean but yellowed. Addr label inside. Corners worn and rounded, but nice looking overall. 304p. Marbled page edges and boards. Gilt stamping on spine. ca 1900 read more
Description: Good. No Jacket. Blue cover has some chipping, some of the cover text in white is scuffing off, the paper on the cover has tears & creases but still intact-Marks on edge of book-Yellowing-Few marks in book pages-Lightly dogeared-Binding is good-Note: No pub. date is given. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. B. Conkey Co., Chicago
Date published: n. d
Description: No date stated (circa 1900). Beige cloth over boards with title and illustration stamped on front in red, green and black. No DJ. 5 x 6 3/4. 200 pages plus color frontis. 80 black & white illustrations throughout the text. Prev. owner's name in pencil on fep, in space provided. Lean to spine. Cloth is darkened and soiled. Edges of text block browned. End papers and pages browned. Good-. Complete. Binding tight. Pages clean. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Porter & Coates, Philadelphia
Description: Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Good hard cover in blue designed boards. Alta Edition circa 1880's. Bumped and lightly chipped corners and spine. Rubbed. Slight lean. Previous owner's name on 2nd page. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Belford, Clarke, Chicago
Date published: 1884
Description: Fair. No dust jacket as issued. Wear to edges and corners of cover. Hinges cracked. First illustration seperated. vi, 364 p. front. Audience: Children/juvenile. Caxton Edition. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: A.L. Burt
Date published: 1969
Description: Good. Good hardcover. No DJ. Pages are clean and appear unmarked, though slightly tanned. Front hinge slightly cracked but still intact. Covers show light edge wear with scuffing/rubbing.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Free Delivery Confirmation! Ships same or next business day! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DeWolfe, Fiske and Company
Date published: 1/1/1900
Description: Good. B000VVNY24 READY TO SHIP! -Some writing or highlighting. Still a very readable copy! Cover shows some wear. From a Pet-free, Smoke-free warehouse. We ship to APO, FPO & Internationally. Ships within 24 to 48 hours. All items are wrapped securely to protect during shipping. Questions? Please email us and we'll be happy to assist you. Check our feedback and buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Hurst & Co., Publ., New York
Description: Good. No Jacket. Hard Back. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Very worn book; no date; spotted and bowed cover and spine, very loose and torn spine, some loose and worn pages as well, still a good book. read more
Binding: Decorative Cloth
Publisher: Belford, Clarke & Company, Chicago
Description: Good. No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall The covers are edge worn, rubbed/scratched and the spine is faded. The pages have yellowed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin and Company
Date published: 1898
Description: Acceptable. Used hardcover in acceptable condition. May show some signs of use or wear. Water staining to pages. Hinges are cracked. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Estes and Lauriat, Boston
Date published: 1883
Description: Good. No Jacket. 470pp. 8vo. Decorated brown cloth over boards with black and gilt design on covers and spine. Covers are very bright. Light wear to corners and head and foot of spine, several tiny wormholes to joints, some minor waterstaining to back cover. Small bookseller's label on front pastedown. Rear endpapers have a few light spots, and pastedown has a small separation, but hinges holding. Contents very clean. Frontispiece has tissue-guard. read more
Description: VG+/no DJ. 410, foxing on edges of leaves. white title rubbed on spine. tan pictoral boards bright. With 28 page illustrations and 5 original color plates. No published date but "1909" inscription on ffep. read more
Edition: Beacon Edition
Binding: Half-Leather/Marbled
Publisher: Colonial Press Company, Boston and New York
Description: Fair/No Jacket Issued. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Bound in brown leather and green blue marbled paper covered boards. 393 pages. 418 pages. A well worn copy with most of spine cover missing. Hinges cracked. Brittle covers. Internals very clean. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hurst and Company, New York
Description: Fair. No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. No year stated, ca 1880-1900. Dark blue boards with black decor on spine and gilt lettering. Boards have light wear, with minor chipping at spine tips. Prior owner bookplate on fep. Pages are browned and brittle, no markings in text. read more
"This is a great book if you are interested in learning about the history of England. It is a thorough history of the county from the Romans, to Queen Victoria who came to the throne in 1837. This book is written in a very understandable way. I recommend this to anyone who loves worl history."
"If you want to take a nap and have trouble sleeping, read this book. It is guranteed to help you get to sleep. Seriously, I love a good history book, but I just had the hardest time. It was dry and boring."
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
