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Gulliver’s Travels is a classic work of fiction by Jonathan Swift, illustrated by Alden Watson. This revised and slightly abridged edition is part of the Illustrated Junior Library series by Grosset & Dunlap. The book follows the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s surgeon who finds himself stranded in various fantastical lands inhabited by strange creatures and encountering bizarre customs. The story is a satire on human nature and society, and Swift uses Gulliver’s experiences to comment on various aspects of 18th-century English society, including politics, religion, and science.
This vintage edition of Gulliver’s Travels is beautifully illustrated and in excellent condition, with no markings or writing in the book. Although the dust jacket shows minor wear, it would make a wonderful addition to any home library.
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Vintage 1947: Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift, illustrated by Alden Watson. Revised and slightly abridged. Illustrated Junior Library, Grosset & Dunlap, New York. 306 pages.
Beautifully illustrated vintage edition of Gulliver’s Travels. The bookbody is near immaculate, with no markings or writing in the book. There is minor wear on dust jacket.
Would make a wonderful addition to any home library.
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| Dimensions | 21 × 14 × 3 cm |
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| Illustrator | Alden Watson |
Beloved Folktales of the World is a comprehensive anthology of timeless stories from various cultures, carefully selected and introduced by Joanna Cole. Published by Doubleday and Company in New York in 1982, the book offers a rich collection of folktales that have been passed down through generations.
With its tan hardcover block and red spine, adorned with gilt lettering, the book exudes a sense of elegance. In near mint condition, it is exceptionally clean and tightly bound, with only minimal wear on the bottom of the spine. The deckled fore-edges add a touch of charm to this captivating anthology.
Waltz for a Pagan Drum, a novel by Munroe Scott, is a gripping tale that takes readers on a journey through the life of a young man named David, who is struggling to find his place in the world. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, as David navigates the complexities of his relationships with family, friends, and lovers. From his idyllic childhood in rural Ontario, to his rebellious teenage years in Toronto, to his travels across Canada and beyond, David’s story is one of adventure, passion, and ultimately, redemption.
With its vivid descriptions of the Canadian landscape, its evocative portrayal of the counterculture of the 1960s, and its compelling characters, Waltz for a Pagan Drum is a must-read for anyone who loves literary fiction.
The Conqueror, by John Tebbel, published by E. P. Dutton & Co in New York in 1951. 352 pages.
Red leatherette hardcover volume with pictorial lettering on cover and spine. Cover has minimal wear, rubbing around corners and edges. Slight fading to spine. Very clean and tightly bound. No writing or markings. Slight toning to pages. Deckled fore-edges. Very good+. No dustjacket.
Never the Twain Shall Meet, by Peter B. Kyne, published by The Copp Clarke Co. in Toronto in 1923. 375 pages.
Olive green hardcover volume. Minimal wear to cover and spine. Inside front cover top corner had a stamp reading “green”. Front free end paper is missing. Pre-titular page – top corner clipped, Has a mild forward tilt. Book title and author written in pencil on back inside cover. No other writing on markings in the book. Some occasional foxing present. Very good condition for its age.
Just Passing Through, by Philip Roberts, published by Ladypress in Quebec in 1969. Limited ediiton of only 250 copies. 31 pages.
Beautiful vintage softcover issue with a dustjacket. Deckled fore-edges, 11 point Jason type. Tightly bound, no writing or markings. Slight foxing on dustjacket. A collectible edition.
East, West is collection of nine short stories by Salman Rushdie, published in 1995. The stories are set in both Eastern and Western cultures, exploring themes of identity, cultural clashes, and the human experience. The stories are written in Rushdie’s signature style, blending magical realism with social commentary. This particular copy is a first edition paperback in very good condition. As an acclaimed author and controversial figure, Rushdie’s work is significant in the literary world and offers a unique perspective on the complexities of cultural identity.
Old Tales Retold by Lu Hsun, second edition published by Foreign Language Press in Peking in 1972. This compact softcover volume consists of 137 pages and offers a collection of retold tales.
The book explores various themes and provides a fresh perspective on traditional stories.
With minor rubbing, wear, and staining on the cover, the book is in very good condition overall. It is clean, without any writing or markings, and tightly bound. A red stamp belonging to the National Publications Centre can be found on the bottom back cover.
Day Hunt, by Charles Pratt, published by Ladysmith Press in Quebec in 1971. 34 pages.
This is Pratt’s first book of poems.
Vintage softcover volume. There is a crease mark along the spine, but the volume has not been read in full – it is very tightly bound. Front end paper is missing. Slight fading and wear on cover. Very clean with no markings.
