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Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Description: xxi, 265 pp. With One Hundred and Twelve Illustrations by A. B. Frost. 8vo, publisher's full gilt-decorated vellum; t.e.g. New and revised edition; large paper edition. The printed tissue guard opposite the frontispiece is torn in two; a very attractive, unworn copy. Signed at the end of the Preface by Joel Chandler Harris.
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$2000.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: No. 233 of 250 copies, octavo size, 289 pp., signed at the Preface by Joel Chandler Harris. The stories told by Joel Chandler Harris' (1848-1908) character Uncle Remus feature the popular Brer Rabbit from African-American folklore, a trickster character who lives by his wits. This limited edition of Harris' book is copiously illustrated by Arthur Burdett Frost (1851-1928), a prolific American illustrator and cartoonist, who for many years drew for "Harper's" and "Life" magazines; here he creates eleven exquisitely rendered black-and-white plates and countless line drawings of the animal characters that populate the book. Gorgeously bound in white parchment-like paper with gilt illustrations and lettering, the book also contains a new Preface by Harris commending Frost on his illustrations, writing ". . .you have taken it under you hand. . .The book was mine, but now you have made it yours." ___DESCRIPTION: Binding of full white parchment-like paper, gilt lettering, decorations, and ruled borders on the front board and spine, top edge gilt, fore- and bottom edges uncut, frontispiece a black-and-white illustration by A. B. Frost, with lettered tissue guard, title page black-and-white historiated border, eleven (including frontispiece) black-and-white plates with lettered tissue guards and numerous line drawings in black by Frost throughout, the plates all printed on mounted tissue paper; octavo size (9.25" by 6.5"), pagination: [i-iii] iv-xxi [xxii-xxiv] [1-2] 3-265, one of 250 copies, this number 233, signed by Joel Chandler Harris at the end of the Preface. ___CONDITION: Volume is near fine overall, with a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; boards have light soiling, light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and corners, corners are very gently bumped, spine is very slightly cocked, the heavy paper, being somewhat stiff, caused the front and rear flyleaves to have light creases at the spine, as well as the bottom corner of the frontispiece to be creased (in the margin only), gutter prior to the frontispiece is slightly cracked, light toning to the front endpapers. Even with these few faults, a lovely copy signed by Joel Chandler Harris. ___CITATION: Houfe p. 145. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
Seller: Swan's Fine Books, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Walnut Creek, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$2000.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 265pp. Octavo [23 cm] in full white vellum with gilt titles and spine and cover devices, top edge gilt. Front board lightly bowed, light repair to rear hinge, moderate soiling to boards and to cocked spine; front endpapers, flyleaves, and preliminaries reattached with tape at hinge, front hinge badly cracked (but holding) at Preface. Text unmarked. Now in custom green cloth clamshell case with paper spine label. Signed by Harris at the end of the Preface. Hand-number 150 of 250 copies published in this edition. New and Revised Edition/Large Paper Edition.
Seller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Price: US$2000.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Number 99 of only 250 copies signed in the preface by the author. This copy also with quote in Harris' hand following signature: "Look upen setyo' face todes . grace." Octavo, pp.xxi + [iii] + 265. Original gilt-ruled and floriated vellum. T.e.g., others untrimmed. 125 illustrations by Frost. A handsomely designed volume.; Octavo; Additional images and further information provided upon request. ; Signed by Author; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.
Seller: William Chrisant & Sons, ABAA, ILAB. IOBA, ABA, Ephemera Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.
Price: US$2750.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Hardcover. A clean and beautiful edition of the finest collection of Harris's famous Uncle Remus stories. Bound in full vellum, with gold lettering on the cover and spine, with gold-stamped decorations and borders. Top edge gilt. Binding good and clean and tight. Large-Paper Edition. A limited edition of 250 copies of which this is (hand numbered) 125. Eleven full page illustrations (as called for) by A.B. Frost, each with tissue guard. An additional 100+ illustrations in the text. This edition has a new introduction and dedication to A.B. Frost on pages iii-v. On page v the book is signed by Joel Chandler Harris. In addition, he has written "Let de sun er salvation shine squar' in yo' face" below his autograph. 265 pages. On the inside front cover, there is a neatly written gift inscription, "The buffalo presents this account of the sayings and doings of his Bre'r Rabbit to their human friend." Christmas 1900. The initials of the recipient are unclear. On page 171, someone had written the date April 25, '35, in a shaky hand. On the back of the frontispiece, there is a small orange dot (smaller than a dime) in the top margin which is transferred to the preceding page - where a dot of glue or something similar once got squished. No other marks or signs of its 125 years of life. This copy is clean throughout. Measures 6.75 x 9.25 inches. In 1895 when this collected was released, Harris was still hard at work as both journalist and novelist. Three collections of Uncle Remus stories had already been published, and he would write and re-arrange them into several more versions before his death in 1908. This copy is every bit the equal of the others listed here, but is priced lower because we were able to acquire ours at a reasonable price, so we hope to pass the savings along to you. Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that its an ABE Stock Photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book.
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Harris, Joel Chandler. Uncle Remus: His Songs and Sayings. D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1895.
Price: US$2800.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: #58 of 250 numbered copies. Original publishers white vellum binding. No markings or bookplates. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
Seller: Collectorsemall, Rialto, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$3437.50 + shipping
Description: Originally published in vellum, this copy has been rebound in early 20th century 3/4 red morocco leather with marbled boards and endpapers, a gilt-lettered and decorated spine with five raised bands, top edge gilt. BAL 7131: The First Limited Large-Paper Edition, this being copy #64 of 250 numbered copies SIGNED by the author at the end of the Preface written for this edition. Illustrated with 11 full-page plates with lettered tissue guards and numerous text drawings by A. B. Frost. Slight darkening of edges of text with a dampstain at the lower margin of the first 50 or so pages, not approaching the text. Binding with wear and rubbing to corners and spine edges. Very Good
Seller: Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB, Fleetwood, PA, U.S.A.