[publisher: T. Fisher Unwin, London] Hardcover First Edition A lovely copy of the illustrated first edition of Edith Nesbit's beloved work, her first novel for children. When their widowed father"s business fails, the Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes themselves. No longer able to afford school, the children spend their time devising ingenious money-making schemes: from digging for treasure in their Lewisham garden to becoming highwaymen on Blackheath Common.Illustrated with a frontispiece and sixteen plates by the illustrators Gordon Browne and Lewis Baumer. Collated, complete.With ten pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.From political activist and children's writer Edith Nesbit, author of such novels as 'The Railway Children' and 'Five Children and It'.The first edition of this much loved children's tale, identified by J.K. Rowling as her favourite of Nesbit's works. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with pictorial gilt detailing. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally lovely. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Clear adhesive tape to front and rear pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with instances of light spotting. Very Good
[Bath, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: ...
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[publisher: London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1899] Hardcover First Edition [Children's classic] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.xii; [2]; 296; [2]; [2 of advertisements]; [8 of publisher's advertisements]. Publisher's blue-green cloth, blocked in gilt to spine and upper board, all edges gilt. Illustrated with seventeen plates. Contents clean, owner's stamp to flyleaf, binding shows some shelfwear, spine rubbed/darkened. A very good copy. The first book in the Bastable family adventure series. The Bastable books were a big influence on C.S. Lewis and Arthur Ransome, among others.
[Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1899]
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[publisher: Frederick A. Stokes] Hardcover New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1899. 12mo hardcover. 296pp. Illustrations. Good book. Spine slightly cocked. Slightly dampstained. Owner's name on front endpage. (Poverty, Adventure, Juvenile Fiction) Inquire if you need further information.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.]

ISBN10: 1782823999, ISBN13: 9781782823995, [publisher: LEONAUR] Hardcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Three wonderful volumes of classic fantastical children's fictionEveryone familiar with children's fiction has heard of Edith Nesbit, who is rightly acclaimed as the first modern writer for children and the originator of the children's adventure story. Her influence on other children's writers, including those active and popular today is undeniable, not least because her stories feature believable contemporary children journeying to imaginary worlds and times for adventures with fantastical creatures and magical objects. Of consistently high quality, her writing is enthralling, direct and immediately engaging-so much so that many adults remember them fondly and re-read them throughout their lives. Leonaur has gathered together the three principal series of Nesbit's fiction in good value editions for new readers and for those for whom their nostalgia is irresistible. The Psammead Adventures, of course, feature the magical but truculent wish granting sand-fairy discovered in a gravel-pit. The Mouldiwarp Adventures continue in similar vein as the fantastical Mouldiwarp assists two children travel through time to find a lost fortune. The wonderful Bastable series sees the widowed Oswald Bastable and his children hunting for treasure to restore their family fortunes. These three Leonaur volumes of a tales from ...
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ISBN10: 1782824006, ISBN13: 9781782824008, [publisher: LEONAUR] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Three wonderful volumes of classic fantastical children's fictionEveryone familiar with children's fiction has heard of Edith Nesbit, who is rightly acclaimed as the first modern writer for children and the originator of the children's adventure story. Her influence on other children's writers, including those active and popular today is undeniable, not least because her stories feature believable contemporary children journeying to imaginary worlds and times for adventures with fantastical creatures and magical objects. Of consistently high quality, her writing is enthralling, direct and immediately engaging-so much so that many adults remember them fondly and re-read them throughout their lives. Leonaur has gathered together the three principal series of Nesbit's fiction in good value editions for new readers and for those for whom their nostalgia is irresistible. The Psammead Adventures, of course, feature the magical but truculent wish granting sand-fairy discovered in a gravel-pit. The Mouldiwarp Adventures continue in similar vein as the fantastical Mouldiwarp assists two children travel through time to find a lost fortune. The wonderful Bastable series sees the widowed Oswald Bastable and his children hunting for treasure to restore their family fortunes. These three Leonaur volumes of a tales from ...
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[publisher: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd] Hardcover RO40083202: 1926. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos frotté, Quelques rousseurs. 296 pages. Dessin en couleur en frontispice. Illustré de gravures en noir et blanc hors texte. Texte en anglais. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne
[SABLONS, France] [Publication Year: 1926]
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ISBN10: 1388452014, ISBN13: 9781388452018, [publisher: BLURB INC] Hardcover Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 186
[Trebbin, Germany] [Publication Year: 2020]

New York: Franklin Watts, Inc./The Nonesuch Press, Date: 1966. Book. Near fine condition. Hardcover. First American edition. Octavo (8vo). 368 pages of text. Hardcover cloth binding with gilt spine and front cover lettering and decoration; minimal shelfwear. Front cover decorated with a maroon medallion, picturing two swans and a castle. Dustjacket is slightly rubbed at the extremities, with two large tears on front panel, with minimal loss; the thin mylar coating on the dustjacket is peeling away in several places. Unclipped dustjacket, but there is a few markings in red ink near the original price; protected in archival mylar. A Nonesuch Cygnet publication, printed on English sheets. Illustrated by Susan Einzig, with an introduction by Noel Streatfeild. "The Story of the Treasureseekers" was first published in 1899; "The Wouldbegoods" in 1901.. 1966. Franklin Watts, Inc./The Nonesuch Press US

[publisher: London Fisher Unwin] Hardcover 8°, 296 S., Ill., Leinen, Einband berieben u. angeschmutzt, Ecken u. Kanten abgerieben u. bestoßen, Schnitt u. Seiten altersbedingt angegilbt, normale Gebrauchsspuren, Gelenke aufgeplatzt, eine Seite lose, teils stockfleckig, mehrere Stempel RW 12 R 1/A Sprache: Englischglisch, 0,690 gr.
[Oberbarnim, Germany] [Publication Year: 1899]

[publisher: London Fisher Unwin] Hardcover 8°, 296 S., Ill., Leinen, Einband berieben u. angeschmutzt, Ecken u. Kanten abgerieben u. bestoßen, Schnitt u. Seiten altersbedingt angegilbt, normale Gebrauchsspuren, Gelenke aufgeplatzt, eine Seite lose, teils stockfleckig, mehrere Stempel RW 12 R 1/A Sprache: Englischglisch, 0,690 gr.
[Oberbarnim, Germany] [Publication Year: 1899]

ISBN10: 1006365729, ISBN13: 9781006365720, [publisher: Blurb] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland) (1858-1924) was an English author and poet whose children's works were published under the androgynous name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. She started a new genre of magical adventures arising from everyday settings and has been much imitated. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a precursor to the modern Labour Party. Nesbit's books for children are known for being entertaining without turning didactic, although some of her earlier works, notably Five Children and It (1902) and even more so The Story of the Amulet (1906), veer in that direction.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2024]
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ISBN10: 0954840127, ISBN13: 9780954840129, [publisher: Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax ltd] Hardcover The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 1006365729, ISBN13: 9781006365720, [publisher: Blurb] Softcover Paperback. Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland) (1858-1924) was an English author and poet whose children's works were published under the androgynous name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. She started a new genre of magical adventures arising from everyday settings and has been much imitated. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a precursor to the modern Labour Party. Nesbit's books for children are known for being entertaining without turning didactic, although some of her earlier works, notably Five Children and It (1902) and even more so The Story of the Amulet (1906), veer in that direction. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
[Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2024]
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ISBN10: 333717888X, ISBN13: 9783337178888, [publisher: Hansebooks] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Story of the Treasure Seekers - Being the Adventures of the Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2017]
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ISBN10: 1421824213, ISBN13: 9781421824215, [publisher: 1St World Library - Literary Society] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This is the story of the different ways we looked for treasure, and I think when you have read it you will see that we were not lazy about the looking. There are some things I must tell before I begin to tell about the treasure-seeking, because I hav
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2006]
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ISBN10: 8119167546, ISBN13: 9788119167548, [publisher: Pharos Books Private Limited] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In Edith Nesbit's enchanting literary world, readers embark on an extraordinary adventure alongside the plucky and imaginative Bastable siblings. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, this heartwarming and timeless tale follows the spirited children as they embark on a quest to restore their family's fallen fortunes. With unfettered determination and boundless creativity, they concoct ingenious schemes to uncover hidden riches and solve the family's financial woes.Nesbit's storytelling prowess is on full display as she weaves a narrative that combines humour, warmth, and a touch of whimsy. Through the eyes of the Bastable children, readers are treated to a delightful exploration of the power of imagination, sibling bonds, and the resilience of youth in the face of adversity.This cherished classic continues to captivate readers of all ages. Edith Nesbit's ability to capture the essence of childhood wonder and the enduring importance of family makes this narrative a timeless gem. It invites readers to join the Bastable siblings on a journey of discovery, where everyday life is transformed into a grand adventure filled with laughter, love, and the thrill of seeking treasures both tangible and intangible.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: ...
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[publisher: Puffin] Softcover 1994. Paperback. Good copy with some shelf wear. . . . .
[Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 1994]

ISBN10: 014030116X, ISBN13: 9780140301168, [publisher: Penguin Publishing Group] Softcover Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1959]

ISBN10: 023036084X, ISBN13: 9780230360846, [publisher: Palgrave 01/g /21 A] Softcover This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2013]

[publisher: The Folio Society] Hardcover 1993. No Edition Remarks. 218 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with decorations. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends.
[Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1993]
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ISBN10: 0811854167, ISBN13: 9780811854160, [publisher: Chronicle Books] Softcover The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]

[publisher: Puffin] Good condition. (Treasure, Juvenile Fiction) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.]

ISBN10: 0349009538, ISBN13: 9780349009537, [publisher: Little, Brown Book Group] Softcover Edith Nesbit was a hugely influential writer whose books include The Railway Children and Five Children and It. The Bastable Series is ripe for rediscovery, and will appeal to fans of Arthur Ransom s Swallows and Amazons, which it inspired.&Uumlber.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2017]
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ISBN10: 1406530867, ISBN13: 9781406530865, [publisher: DODO PR] Softcover
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2007]
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[publisher: Ernest Benn Limited] Hardcover 1930. Ernest Benn Limited. Hardcover. GOOD Blue boards. Pages tanned with some foxing but text is clear. Spine cracked. Spine sunned. Cloth coming away from spine. Boards very worn. 8x6
[Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1930]
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