I have found something of a balance between my desire for standalone books and the fact that i dont always want to let go in companion novels. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Titles by all the famous authors appear on the list. The company was established in 1958 as an auto repair shop when george hurst was a young man.
Hurst, in other words, seemed to hope that books that looked like the modern library with their rather minimalist design would sell, even if the content was not up to par. The crown of wild olive by ruskin, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Beyond any doubt, these delightful and dainty little volumes will instantly appeal to the critic. From the early sumerian clay tablet through to the emergence of the electronic text, this companion provides a continuous and coherent account of the history of the book. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing. I have seen two different covers for this book with the. Antique sir walter scott book the talisman arlington edition hurst and company. The price of each companion book was 50 cents undercutting the modern library by a dime or two. It seems that a significant number of the companion books were printed in 1918 and early 1919 before hurst went out of business.
Common subjects search for books published by hurst. Washington irving illustrated hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. Companion books list all vintage greenleaf classics books. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Hurst published a tremendous number of reprint book series in the late 1800s through the companys demise in 1920. The only information the book itself gives is the publisher and their address. Companion novels as an alternative to sequels the hub. The jackets are a common design, with the authortitle printed in red on the spine and cover. Companion books list all vintage greenleaf classics books number title byline author artist date tag. The companion book example below is from the first year of the companion books 1918, the year after the first batch of modern library editions were published. They are bound in crushed levant, padded covers, and represent a real novelty in book making. Like old friends they wear well leather bound with dj charles dickens on.
Hurst, an electrotyper, began this firm in 1871 by reprinting books in his shop on nassau street, in new york. Need a value check for some old books, les miserable by victor hugo and the companion book pilgrims progress by bunyan, answered by a verified antique expert. List of all books published in the greenleaf classics companion books imprint. An ongoing list of various companion novels, which is a set of books based in the same world, but with each book revolving around different characters that are seen in all of the books in that set. Some binding damage inside front cover pictured very old. These are independent stories that exist in a single world built by the author and often feature the main character in one story as a background character in another. No truth is more important for the young christian to remember, than that we become like those with whom we associate.
Forgotten realms enters a new era in this insanely courageous, profoundly powerful, and masterfully constructed fantasy adventure paul goat allen, a new installment in r. Information on publishers and first edition identification. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. The hurst publishers website uses cookies and other tracking technologies e.
It does not mention a date but the publisher signed the preface in 1874. A few years after the best value series hurst would initiate the companion books series in 1918 that emulated the very popular modern library series. Stories and pictures of animals by hurst and company and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Makes use of illustrative examples and case studies of wellknown texts written by a group of expert contributors covers topical debates, such as the nature of censorship and the future of the book.
Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Hurst performance was originally named hurstcampbell. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Plato on the immortality of the soul the companion books.
Although we have friends and family to share our thoughts and get suggestions, we think books are the best when it comes to live a life full of wisdom, but no explanation. As a bookseller, i dont have the luxury of reading every book in my stock. Hurst company for sale antiquarian collectible books. Companionhouse books, an imprint of fox chapel publishing, publishes beautifully illustrated, quality books in categories such as pet care. How do people determine the value of old or rare books. Inherited from grandmother, i know nothing about it.
Hurst is an independently owned nonfiction publisher based in central london, in the heart of bloomsbury. Hurst publishers an independent publisher since 1969. During this time, barnes successfully published books aimed at the educational market including mathematic texts by charles davies and historical texts by emma willard, a joint venture between the three. I havent been able to find a definite publishing date. Companion books buy trade sell books in burnaby, bc. Good former owners name inside, slight spine lean, bottom corners and the spineends are slightly bumped, spine is lightly faded. We gain more and more resemblance to those with whom we are intimate. Plato on the immortality of the soul the companion books plato on.
It seems likely that hurst was trying to cash in on the success of the modern library and everymans library. I will be happy to answer any condition questions you may have. Founded in 1969, hurst now publishes ninety books per annum, building on our strengths in african studies, islamic and middle eastern studies, south asian studies, war and conflict studies, history and politics. For an idea about what kinds of books end up in a rare book auction, check out our most recent catalog, from the june first auction. First edition must have the 1856 date on title page. Charles dickens set of 9 antique 1800s books hurst and company new york rare. Faber and faber, a doll was given to a poor little girl by a mysterious sailor who saw the child sitting and longing for something to love. Please note that books with no covers from the 19th and 20th centuries are of little to no value, even if they may have some value in good condition. Near goodnear very good, shelf, edge, and corner wear.
Books are our best companies because it gives us knowledge and peace of mind unconditionally. A companion guide to hursts the heart is essential reading for anyone preparing to take the subspecialty examination in cardiovascular disease given by the board of internal medicine, as well as practicing cardiologists preparing for recertification. The answer is the famous first edition of the charles dickens book a christmas carol this immortal novel written by charles dickens is easily one of the most loved christmas stories ever written, while the scarcity of its first edition has given some fortunate book collectors a holiday to celebrate. Antique sir walter scott book the talisman arlington. Illustrated with with colour plates and in text drawings by the authors. Other hurst series from the first decade of the 20th century which included the tom brown books were laurelhurst series school days only in 1910, best value books school days only 19121915, the popular two volume sets in 1915, and the every boys library both books between 1908 and 1910 in 19181919 hurst published the companion books. I looked online and apparently the company was active from 18711908 not sure on the latter date. Like worthington, his specialty was clothbound standards in twelvemo, and he was among the first to make this kind of lowpriced popular book. I found one resource which showed the publication date between 1871 and 1890. What do christmas and rare vintage books have in common. An older man named lawrence greenwald who is credited, among other things, as one of the inventors of stretch nylon hosiery, took certain cars from his collection to hursts shop for repair.
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