After being cast out of the town where he stood for years, the Happy Prince and his friend, the swallow, search for "a happy land in which to rest and abide."
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After being cast out of the town where he stood for years, the Happy Prince and his friend, the swallow, search for "a happy land in which to rest and abide."
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Add this copy of The Seekers to cart. $30.00, Sold by Jeffrey Marks Rare Books, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rochester, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1926 by John and Edward Bumpus.
Edition:
1926, John and Edward Bumpus
Hardcover
Details:
Edition:
First edition
Publisher:
John and Edward Bumpus
Published:
1926
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
9462398365
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Seller's Description:
A few spots of foxing to endpapers and half-title; corners a little bumped; some browning to boards; but a tight, sound copy. 32 pp. 8vo,
Add this copy of The Seekers to cart. $48.66, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1926 by John and Edward Bumpus.
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Seller's Description:
None. Very Good. A smart first edition of this children's fantasy story by H. E. Bates. The first edition of this work. Â In the publisher's original paper covered boards. This charming tale follows a wandering prince and his faithful friend, a swallow, as they meet various magical characters in mystic lands. Written by H. E. Bates, known for works including 'The Darling Buds of May' and 'My Uncle Silas'. Â The story was written whilst Bates worked at a bookshop in London, presenting it by way of an apology to the owner for his tardiness and low sales. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, with scattered spots to the extremities and sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with occasional scattered spots, heaviest to the endpapers. Very Good.
Add this copy of The Seekers to cart. $60.00, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1926 by John and Edward Bumpus.
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Seller's Description:
Used-Very Good. SIGNED copy Good hardback. 32pp in pale blue paper-covered boards with blue cloth spine; gilt lettering & decoration on front board. Presentation inscription by H. E Bates on half-title page, with owner's name on front free end paper. A little light foxing on prelims; binding tight; some browning on boards.
Add this copy of The Seekers to cart. $67.90, very good condition, Sold by Aardvark Books Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bucknell, HEREFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1926 by John and Edward Bumpus.
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Very good. 1st 1926 HB Bumpus; inside clean with bright boards and gilt titles and no interior inscriptions or stamps; in original cellophane wrapper; rare in this condition; Cover artwork may differ;
Add this copy of The Seekers to cart. $79.37, like new condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1926 by John and Edward Bumpus.
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Seller's Description:
None. Fine in Fine jacket. A fine example of the first edition of this children's tale from H. E. Bates, in the original glassine. The first edition, first impression of this charming work. In the original glassine. A brief short story dedicated to 'all the children who ask WHY? '. The work of British writer H. E. Bates, known for works including 'The Darling Buds of May' and 'My Uncle Silas'. In the publisher's original paper covered boards, with glassine. Externally, fine. Glassine lightly age toned, but otherwise excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine.
