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Known for her didactic Christian fiction for children and young adults, A.L.O.E. weaves faith and virtue into the struggles of ordinary people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"2147\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e A.L.O.E. was the pseudonym of Charlotte Maria Tucker (1821–1893), a prolific English author of religious and moral fiction for children. Deeply rooted in Evangelical values, Tucker wrote over 150 works and spent the latter part of her life as a missionary in India. 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Internally clean and fresh, with only mild age toning to the edges of a few leaves.\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout with richly detailed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eblack-and-white borders, initials, and decorative panels by H. M. O’Kane\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. Text printed in red and black in a medieval revival typeface. (Complete).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 500–750).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautiful limited edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003ePre-Raphaelite Ballads\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed on Imperial Japanese paper and issued in 1900 by A. Wessels Co. This fine press production pays tribute to the Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts movements that Morris himself helped define.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eThe volume features striking black-and-white decorative borders and initials by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eH. M. 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A testament to the lasting influence of Morris’s typographical ideals and the transatlantic reach of the Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e (1834–1896) was an English poet, designer, and visionary whose work reshaped the decorative arts, printing, and literature of the Victorian era. A founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s aesthetic ideals and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eKelmscott Press\u003c\/strong\u003e, he sought to reunite art and craftsmanship in a world increasingly dominated by industrial production. His poetic works—\u003cem data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eThe Defence of Guenevere\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eThe Earthly Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003ePre-Raphaelite Ballads\u003c\/em\u003e—embody the medieval romanticism and moral beauty that defined his artistic philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"3210\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eH. M. O’Kane\u003c\/strong\u003e (active c. 1890–1910) was an American artist and typographic designer closely associated with fine press revivalism in the early 20th century. His elaborate black-and-white borders and illuminated initials in this edition pay clear homage to Morris’s Kelmscott style, bridging British and American interpretations of the Arts and Crafts movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948878123257,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20251205Ballads-1_e0be46e2-71c0-4697-8e16-442fa0b7b2e8.jpg?v=1764948523"},{"product_id":"1886-first-french-hetzel-initiales-edition-jules-verne-un-billet-de-loterie","title":"1886 First French Hetzel “Initiales” Edition - Jules Verne, Un Billet de Loterie","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jules Verne. 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Spine gilt-decorated and lettered; rear cover with black circular ornamental motif (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, spine slightly faded - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt, blue-grey endpapers.\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing mainly on the preliminary pages and toning typical of Hetzel’s paper stock - as shown, early owner’s neat ink signature appears at the upper corner of the title page - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with 42 engravings by George Roux, including a frontispiece and a detailed map of southern Norway engraved by Erhard. 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Both texts explore chance, fate, and the human spirit—one through the innocence of a lottery adventure, the other through the haunting voice of nature itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eThis 1886 issue represents the first Hetzel “Initiales” edition, distinguished by the gilt monograms “JV” and “JH” within circular medallions and the use of blue-grey endpapers. The DF catalogue confirms this as a contemporary first-issue state. Remarkably bright, this copy retains its gilded brilliance and sharp impressions—an uncommon survival, as many Hetzel bindings show significant rubbing or fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eJules Verne (1828–1905) was the unrivaled pioneer of literary exploration. 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The frontispiece scene—an emblem of destiny unfurled across a waterfall—is among the most striking of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46967447191801,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20251025Loterie-000.jpg?v=1761404284"},{"product_id":"1856-rare-victorian-treatise-on-physiognomy-language-of-the-eye-by-j-turnley","title":"1856 Rare Victorian Treatise on Physiognomy - Language of the Eye by J. Turnley","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"288\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Turnley. 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The engravings enhance the charm, curiosity, and period character of this unusual work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023348056313,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20251114TheEye-000.jpg?v=1763144777"},{"product_id":"1900-scarce-chiromancy-book-the-science-of-palmistry-by-frith-and-heron-allen","title":"1900 Scarce Chiromancy  Book - The Science of Palmistry by Frith and Heron Allen","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henry Frith and Edward Heron Allen. 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(hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, small crease to the upper right of the front board - as shown, rear cover lightly sunned - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover\u003cbr data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"883\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing mainly on the first page of the second part - as shown, neat ownership inscription (\"H. N. Beach Jr.\") on the half-title - as shown).\u003cbr data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with 2 striking full-page black-and-white plates by Henry Austin, including frontispiece with tissue guard. 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The cover design, in particular, reflects the bold visual style of the era, making this a standout collectible for Verne enthusiasts and lovers of classic science fiction alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2100\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a visionary French author often considered a founding father of science fiction. 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Issued in decorative cloth and illustrated by one of the century’s most important artists, this volume stands as a fine example of illustrated gift books produced for the Christmas market in early Victorian England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eCatherine Frances Gore (1798–1861), writing as Mrs. Gore, was a prolific and influential English novelist, celebrated for her keen observations of society and fashionable life. 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Uwins, dated January 1822, together with the printed title page dated 1821.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 200– USD 250).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA handsome early-19th-century English edition of Jerusalem Delivered, Torquato Tasso’s great Renaissance epic recounting the First Crusade in a rich blend of history, heroism, romance, and Christian allegory. John Hoole’s influential English translation helped introduce Tasso’s poetic vision to the English-speaking world, and editions of this period were often presented as gift or prize books — as reflected in the elegant morocco binding and the affectionate 1823 inscription preserved here. A lovely copy, both literary and collectible, in a refined period binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2648\" data-start=\"2631\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eTorquato Tasso (1544–1595) was one of the great poets of the Italian Renaissance. His masterpiece, \u003cem data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003eGerusalemme Liberata\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"2798\" data-start=\"2777\"\u003eJerusalem Delivered\u003c\/em\u003e), recounts a romanticized version of the First Crusade, blending classical epic structure with medieval chivalric themes and a deep sense of spiritual struggle. 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All page edges gilt.\u003cbr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, the front endpaper inner hinge shows visible wear but remains tight and secure, as shown, ownership inscription to the front endpaper dated January 12, 1896, along with an old library label to the pastedown - as shown). Tissue guard present before the frontispiece portrait of Tasso.\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with six full-page engravings throughout the text, including a fine engraved portrait frontispiece of Tasso. Decorative typographic borders and initial ornaments enhance the presentation. 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The spine with raised bands, compartments richly gilt tooled with stylized heart and floral motifs, and gilt titling (hinges fine - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.  A very handsome and refined presentation binding.\u003cbr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eContent: \u003c\/strong\u003eNear fine\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003econtent (bright, tight and clean - as shown). Marbled endpapers with gilt dentelles. The pages are clean and beautifully preserved, printed on high-quality handmade paper. 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Printed on handmade paper and bound by the celebrated Bayntun bindery of Bath, this copy reflects both the literary importance of the text and the craftsmanship of English book arts in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eThe sonnets, composed during Barrett Browning’s courtship with Robert Browning, are among the most cherished love poems in the English language. This edition combines poetic sentiment, aesthetic illustration, and luxury binding in a manner that makes it especially desirable for collectors of fine bindings, poetry, and private press-style editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eElizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) was one of the great voices of Victorian poetry, admired in Britain and abroad for the emotional intensity, lyrical imagination, and moral depth of her work. 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The present copy, handsomely bound by Bayntun of Bath, transforms the book into a true object of art, combining literary, poetic, and bookbinding traditions in a compact jewel-like form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eOmar Khayyám (1048–1131) was a Persian poet, mathematician, and astronomer whose quatrains reflect on love, fate, mortality, and the fleeting nature of life. 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The binding remains sound and well preserved.\u003cbr data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown). 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A pioneering example of early American juvenile science fiction, the novel follows inventive boys and a visionary scientist who construct a cigar-shaped projectile capable of traversing the ether and journeying to Mars, encountering strange phenomena and speculative Martian life along the way. Blending adventure, imaginative pseudo-science, and Verne-inspired exploration, the story reflects the early twentieth century’s fascination with technological progress and interplanetary travel. The striking pictorial binding, with its stylized rocket and celestial motif, remains one of the most appealing design elements of the Cupples \u0026amp; Leon science-fiction juveniles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2402\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Roy Rockwood” was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the prolific creators of numerous classic juvenile adventure series. Under this name appeared a sequence of imaginative scientific romances that introduced young readers to speculative technology, polar exploration, undersea travel, and ultimately space voyage—anticipating many themes later central to modern science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47420441624825,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20240215mars_01.jpg?v=1771193932"},{"product_id":"1920-rare-book-a-boy-of-the-dominion-a-tale-of-canadian-immigration","title":"1920 Rare Book - A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lt.-Colonel F. S. Brereton. 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Brereton blends action, moral resolve, and patriotic spirit in a narrative that follows a young protagonist carving out his destiny in Canada. The striking pictorial cloth, depicting a dramatic encounter with a charging moose, captures the rugged romance of Dominion life and remains one of the most appealing features of this edition. Blackie’s adventure stories for young readers were widely circulated throughout the Empire, and this volume stands as a handsome and engaging example of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eLt.-Colonel Frederick Sadleir Brereton (1872–1957) was a prolific British writer of boys’ adventure fiction and a former army officer whose military background lent authenticity and excitement to his narratives. His works often celebrated imperial service, courage, and self-reliance, making him a popular author among young readers in the early twentieth century. Many of his stories are set in colonial or frontier environments, where youthful heroes confront danger and responsibility in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2688\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilliam Rainey, R.I. (1852–1936), was a distinguished illustrator and member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. Renowned for his dynamic black-and-white illustrations for adventure and historical fiction, Rainey brought drama and movement to his scenes, enhancing the narrative tension of boys’ imperial tales. His evocative plates in this work contribute significantly to the book’s visual appeal and collectible character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47425429864697,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260217dominion_01.jpg?v=1771365737"},{"product_id":"1899-first-edition-the-reign-of-the-princess-naska-illustrated-by-paul-hardy","title":"1899 First Edition - The Reign of the Princess Naska Illustrated by Paul Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amelia Hutchison Stirling. 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Issued as an illustrated gift book by Blackie \u0026amp; Son, this first edition is notable for its elegant Art Nouveau binding and its sensitive narrative blending fairy-tale atmosphere with moral and emotional depth. The fine decorative cloth and Hardy’s evocative line illustrations place the volume squarely within the golden age of illustrated children’s literature at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmelia Hutchison Stirling (1865–1965), later known as Mrs. Stirling of Keir, was a Scottish writer and historian. She produced several works of fiction for young readers before turning to historical and genealogical studies. Her juvenile writings are marked by refined sentiment, strong moral tone, and an interest in aristocratic and historical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2355\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eThe illustrators: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaul Hardy (1862–1942) was a prolific British illustrator closely associated with Blackie \u0026amp; Son’s high-quality gift books. Renowned for his delicate pen work and narrative clarity, Hardy contributed to many late Victorian and Edwardian children’s classics, helping to define the visual style of illustrated juvenile fiction at the fin de siècle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430524502265,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260219naska_01.jpg?v=1771495701"},{"product_id":"1890-victorian-children-s-book-lucky-ducks-molesworth","title":"1890 Rare Victorian Book – Lucky Ducks by Mrs. Molesworth, First Edition","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Molesworth. Illustrated by W. J. 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Very appealing and scarce example of late Victorian decorative children’s binding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"868\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing and toning - as shown). Decorative floral endpapers intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout with charming colored vignette illustrations by W. J. Morgan, including title-page vignette and numerous in-text scenes in soft Victorian palette. A delightful combination of color and line drawings that beautifully complement Molesworth’s gentle storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003eLucky Ducks and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003eis a charming late Victorian children’s collection blending domestic realism with moral reflection and gentle humor. 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The illustrations depict children, flowers, and pastoral scenes in Greenaway’s instantly recognizable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $400–500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eThe Language of Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e is among the most charming of Kate Greenaway’s small illustrated gift books. Published in 1884 by George Routledge and Sons and printed in colors by the master printer Edmund Evans, the book combines Greenaway’s idyllic illustrations with the Victorian fascination for the symbolic meanings of flowers. 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Her books remain highly collectible today for their artistic beauty and enduring charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47476076937465,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260304greenaway_01.jpg?v=1772624362"},{"product_id":"1931-first-edition-bully-hayes-south-sea-pirate-basil-lubbock-w-dust-jacket","title":"1931 Rare First Edition - Bully Hayes, The South Sea Pirate by Basil Lubbock","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil Lubbock.\u003cbr data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eBully Hayes: South Sea Pirate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"302\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boston, Charles E. 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Upper edge gilt.\u003cbr data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, light foxing visible to the outer page edges as shown). The pages remain otherwise clean and well-preserved.\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with numerous photographic plates and maps, including striking images of Pacific vessels, island communities, and historical scenes relating to the life and exploits of the notorious trader and adventurer “Bully” Hayes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $400–500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003ePublished in 1931, \u003cem data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eBully Hayes: South Sea Pirate\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most vivid accounts of the life of William “Bully” Hayes, a controversial nineteenth-century trader, adventurer, and alleged pirate who operated throughout the islands of the Pacific. Drawing from archival sources, maritime records, and contemporary accounts, Basil Lubbock reconstructs the dramatic career of Hayes, whose activities ranged from legitimate trading ventures to darker enterprises such as gun-running and labor trafficking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eThe narrative unfolds against the richly detailed backdrop of the South Pacific during the age of sail, when isolated islands, colonial ambitions, and maritime trade routes created a world of opportunity for daring—and often unscrupulous—figures. Lubbock’s work remains one of the most engaging historical portraits of the period, blending biography with maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003eIllustrated with maps and historical photographs, including a striking chart of the Pacific Ocean and images of island life and seafaring vessels, the book captures the atmosphere of the late nineteenth-century Pacific frontier. Copies retaining their original dust jackets are increasingly sought after by collectors of maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eBasil Lubbock (1876–1944) was one of the foremost maritime historians of the early twentieth century. Renowned for his authoritative studies of sailing ships and maritime trade routes, Lubbock produced a series of influential works including \u003cem data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eThe China Clippers\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003eThe Colonial Clippers\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eThe Western Ocean Packets\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eThe Log of the Cutty Sark\u003c\/em\u003e. His writings combine meticulous research with an engaging narrative style, preserving the history of the great sailing vessels and the men who commanded them during the final decades of the age of sail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47479713005817,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260305bully_01.jpg?v=1772740437"},{"product_id":"1890-1sted-the-story-of-a-spring-morning-and-other-tales-by-mary-l-molesworth","title":"1890 1stED - The Story of a Spring Morning and Other Tales by Mary L. Molesworth","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Louisa Molesworth. Illustrated by M. 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