[publisher: Bell & Daldy. London. 1873] Hardcover REPRINT. Originally published in 1855. 8vo. (8 x 5.6 inches). Illustrated throughout with decorative head and tail pieces plus frontis and fifteen full page plates, each with a plain paper guard. Neat previous owners 3 line inscription (dated 1876) on the half title. Some minor spotting to a few pages but generally a clean and bright copy in the publishers highly decorative green cloth binding with bevelled edged boards. Elaborate gilt and blind stamped decoration and lettering to the front board. The rear board with a blind stamped decorative panel pattern. Spine fully decorated and lettered in gilt. Off white endpapers. All edges gilt. Some bumping to the extremities and the spine a little dulled but overall a very good copy of this pretty book. A classic piece of decorative Victoriana.
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1873]
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[publisher: London Bell and Daldy] Frontispiece, 8, 196 pp., 2 leaves, 15 plates by C. W. Cope, R. A., P. H. Calderon, W. Holman Hunt, W. Millais, O. Speckter, G. Thomas and E. Warren. Orig. cloth with rich gilt stamping on front board and spine (top and bottom end of spine defective, edges bumped, frontispiece a little waterstained, inside a little loose). First published in 1855, as the first part of a series of 5, published between 1855 and 1871. Cf. Osborne Coll. p. 348. Sprache: Englisch
[Leipzig, Germany] [Publication Year: 1861]

ISBN10: 1463533527, ISBN13: 9781463533526, [publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 20/05/2011] 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: 2011]

[publisher: Bell and Daldy, London] Hardcover A wonderfully illustrated collection of children's parables by Margaret Gatty, containing black-and-white illustrated plates by a range of artists including Millais and presented in a lovely gilt cloth binding. 1864 'New Edition'. Bound in a contemporary cloth binding with a gilt inlay and lovely gilt illustration on front board.The work has been rebacked with the original cloth laid down to the boards.Illustrated with a frontispiece engraving and numerous other black-and-white plates to the beginning of each of the tales by Otto Speckter, P. H. Calderon, W. Millaid, and other artists.This is a lovely collection of children's parables by Margaret Gatty, containing thoughtful tales for 'educated young persons and adults'. These stories draw lessons of worldly and spiritual wisdom from the natural world in a 'simple and sensible ways'. Interestingly, Gatty used a few of these tales to argue against Charles Darwin's 'Origin of Species'.Contents include 'A Lesson of Faith', 'The Law of Authority and Obedience', 'The Unknown Land', 'A Lesson of Hope', and 'The Circle of Blessing'.Margaret Gatty (1809-1873) was an English children's author as well as a writer on marine biology. She wrote a range of popular tales for young people, which 'she hoped would influence adult minds as well'. Works by Gatty include ...
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ISBN10: 3375065779, ISBN13: 9783375065775, [publisher: Outlook] Hardcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2022]
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[publisher: George Bell and Sons, London] Hardcover First Edition First and second series. 8vo, xxi, 106, 126 pp., 21 cm. Two volumes in one, cloth binding. Accompanied of the author's biography by her daughter. Illustrated by Burne-Jones, Tenniel and others.
[Stuttgart, Germany] [Publication Year: 1885]

[publisher: Bell and Daldy, London] Hardcover An illustrated selection of parables surrounding the topic of nature, written by English children's author and writer on biology, Margaret Gatty. This work is bound in green cloth with decorative gilt detailing. The first edition of the work was in 1860. Mrs. Alfred Gatty, or Margaret Gatty, was an English children's author and writer on natural biology. She aimed to influence both children and adults with her work, and occasionally commented on other writers, such as Charles Darwin. While drawing on her inspiration from the natural world, Gatty also strived to show her young readers a clear moral path and appreciate God's creation. In Parables of Nature, she explores subjects including Cobwebs, Night and Day, and Red Snow, a type of algae.With 15 illustrations throughout. Collated, complete.Ink inscription to half title, stating Henry Robert Morgan With Grandmother's love, Feb 14th 1874. In green cloth binding with gilt details. Externally generally smart, slightly rubbed to the extremities. Light bumping to extremities Light rubbing to boards. Slight age toning to endpapers. Internally generally firmly bound. Light age toning to pages, with the occasional spotting, mainly to first and last pages. Ink inscription to half title, dated 1874. Very Good
[Bath, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: ...
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[publisher: George Bell and Sons, London] Hardcover First Edition First and second series. 8vo, xxi, 106, 126 pp., 21 cm. Two volumes in one, cloth binding. Accompanied of the author's biography by her daughter. Illustrated by Burne-Jones, Tenniel and others.
[Stuttgart, Germany] [Publication Year: 1885]

[publisher: Bell and Daldy, London] Hardcover Third series of this pocket sized collection of morally didactic tales for children by Margaret Gatty. Fifth edition of this work. A charming Victorian children's book by Margaret Gatty, the third series in the original publisher's full cloth binding. In this volume, the author utilises a mixture of enjoyable children's tales and her own scientific curiosity to argue against Charles Darwin's Origin of Species. In the usual Victorian fashion, Gatty uses God and nature to influence children with moral tales for a religious upbringing.Illustrated with a frontispiece and further plates throughout. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities. Previous ownership pencil inscription to front free endpaper dated 1872. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting to first and last few leaves, otherwise pages generally bright and clean. Good
[Bath, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1868]
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ISBN10: 0359742297, ISBN13: 9780359742295, [publisher: Lulu.Com] Hardcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Margaret Gatty's parables celebrate the natural world and provision life guidance: wise and attentive, their moral lessons are valuable for persons of all ages.Many of the stories within contain memorable and commonsense examples of acting the right way. Using the beauty of nature as a medium for expression, the author demonstrates the importance of good conduct and living a life by firm principles. While the teachings are simple to grasp, the author lavishes her stories with expressive language and vocabulary, which serves to make the narrations easier to recall, while offering a challenge for younger readers eager to improve their English skills.Unconstrained by preconceived notions of teaching, Margaret Gatty's fullest talents and instinctive abilities are displayed in these parables. Not content merely with dispensing lessons, the author wants readers to think and appreciate the greatness of the outdoors and the majesty of nature.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2019]
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ISBN10: 1016801483, ISBN13: 9781016801485, [publisher: Legare Street Press] Hardcover
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2022]
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[publisher: London. George Bell and Sons. 1888 & 1889] Hardcover square8vo. 20cm,xxi, 106 & 126pp., printed in double columns, with 24 full page illustrations, original red blind decorated cloth, gilt titles, top and bottom spine edges chipped, covers bit worn with a few damp staining spots, good to very good (lt). Illustrated by P.H. Calderon, Holman Hunt, Otto Speckter, G.H. Thomas, John Tenniel (Ist Series); M. E. Edwards, Lorenz Froelich, E. Burne Jones, G.H. Thomas, Harrison Weir, J. Wolf (2nd Series). The first two of five series first published from 1855 to 1871.
[Ottawa, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1889]
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ISBN10: 1016801483, ISBN13: 9781016801485, [publisher: Legare Street Press] Hardcover
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2022]
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ISBN10: 1599867192, ISBN13: 9781599867199, [publisher: FILIQUARIAN PUB LLC] Hardcover KlappentextParables from Nature is an important collection of stories by Margaret Gatty. This publication, being the complete collection of parables for children and inspired by nature includes all twenty-nine stories from four originall.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2007]
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[publisher: The Religious Tract Society] Hardcover No Edition Remarks. 383 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Black and white illustrated plates throughout. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages remain attached. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscriptions to front pastedown and endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Wear marks overall.
[Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1111]
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ISBN10: 1015516580, ISBN13: 9781015516588, [publisher: Legare Street Press] Softcover
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2022]
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Wilder Publications, Date: 2009-03-26. Paperback. Used: Good. 2009. Wilder Publications ISBN 160459621X 9781604596212 [US]

ISBN10: 0359742289, ISBN13: 9780359742288, [publisher: Lulu.Com] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Margaret Gatty's parables celebrate the natural world and provision life guidance: wise and attentive, their moral lessons are valuable for persons of all ages.Many of the stories within contain memorable and commonsense examples of acting the right way. Using the beauty of nature as a medium for expression, the author demonstrates the importance of good conduct and living a life by firm principles. While the teachings are simple to grasp, the author lavishes her stories with expressive language and vocabulary, which serves to make the narrations easier to recall, while offering a challenge for younger readers eager to improve their English skills.Unconstrained by preconceived notions of teaching, Margaret Gatty's fullest talents and instinctive abilities are displayed in these parables. Not content merely with dispensing lessons, the author wants readers to think and appreciate the greatness of the outdoors and the majesty of nature.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2019]
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Paperback / softback. New. Margaret Gatty's parables celebrate the natural world and provision life guidance: wise and attentive, their moral lessons are valuable for persons of all ages. Many of the stories within contain memorable and commonsense examples of acting the right way. Using the beauty of nature as a medium for expression, the author demonstrates the importance of good conduct and living a life by firm principles. While the teachings are simple to grasp, the author lavishes her stories with expressive language and vocabulary, which serves to make the narrations easier to recall, while offering a challenge for younger readers eager to improve their English skills. Unconstrained by preconceived notions of teaching, Margaret Gatty's fullest talents and instinctive abilities are displayed in these parables. Not content merely with dispensing lessons, the author wants readers to think and appreciate the greatness of the outdoors and the majesty of nature. ISBN 0359742289 9780359742288 [GB]

ISBN10: 160459621X, ISBN13: 9781604596212, [publisher: SMK Books] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Collected here are twenty nine stories, originally published as four separate volumes. Parables From Nature are inspired from Nature, but written in a fun and entertaining way for Children to be able to read, understand, and enjoy!
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2009]
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ISBN10: 1015516580, ISBN13: 9781015516588, [publisher: Legare Street Press] Softcover
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2022]
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[publisher: London; Newnes] Hardcover Small green hardcover, no dj. 94p b&w ill. Piece cut from 1st page, previous owners name on endpaper.
[The Basin, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 1899]

London: George Bell and Sons, Date: 1875. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. octavo (8vo 6 × 9 152 × 229). N/A. Please email for Photographs or further information. Very Good - Please see photos as part of condition report 1875 , PARABLES FROM NATURE. FIRST AND SECOND SERIES. By Mrs Alfred Margaret Gatty Margaret Gatty (née Scott, 3 June 1809 – 4 October 1873) was an English children's author and writer on marine biology. In some writings she argues against Charles Darwin's Origin of Species. She became a popular writer of tales for young people, which she hoped would influence adult minds as well. Among her other books are Parables from Nature, Worlds not Realized, Proverbs Illustrated, and Aunt Judy's Tales. She edited Aunt Judy's Magazine, a family publication written by various family members. Illustrated By: N/A Format: Hardcover, Language: English Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Published By: George Bell and Sons, London octavo (8vo 6 × 9 152 × 229),Pages 195 ISBN: First and Second Series A collection of stories, originally published as four separate volumes. Parables From Nature are inspired from nature, but written in a fun and entertaining way for children to be able to read, understand, and enjoy! The book shows numerous ways that God through his creation is able to speak to our hearts about our behavior and hearts affections. Most of the stories are wonderful illustrations that are immediately applicable. SKU: ...

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Living Book Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor Living Book Press ISBN 1922348341 9781922348340 [CA]