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LOT 2255
Chums: An Illustrated Paper for Boys by H. Rider Haggard
1906 A.D.
12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (2.91 kg, 31.5 x 24 cm).
An exceedingly rare publisher's binding of Chums: An illustrated Paper of Boys dated 1906 on spine and 1906 on title page; publisher's original binding of red cloth titled and decorated in black, brown and gilt on spine and cover, and in blind on back cover; containing an index, and complete issues from August 16, 1905 - August 8, 1906, profusely illustrated. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
FootnotesChums was a boys' weekly newspaper started in 1892 by Cassell & Company, which were gathered into monthly and annual editions by the publisher. The magazine is one of the most highly sought-after boys' papers by collectors due to its distinctive and attractively illustrated red covers.
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LOT 2255
Chums: An Illustrated Paper for Boys by H. Rider Haggard
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Chums: An Illustrated Paper for Boys by H. Rider Haggard
1906 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
An exceedingly rare publisher's binding of Chums: An illustrated Paper of Boys dated 1906 on spine and 1906 on title page; publisher's original binding of red cloth titled and decorated in black, brown and gilt on spine and cover, and in blind on back cover; containing an index, and complete issues from August 16, 1905 - August 8, 1906, profusely illustrated. 2.91 kg, 31.5 x 24 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
Chums was a boys' weekly newspaper started in 1892 by Cassell & Company, which were gathered into monthly and annual editions by the publisher. The magazine is one of the most highly sought-after boys' papers by collectors due to its distinctive and attractively illustrated red covers. -
Harper's Monthly Magazine - European Edition
December 1889-May 1890 A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Hardcover, 976 pp, profusely illustrated. 1.9 kg, 24.6 x 17.7 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s. -
Group of Various Novels and Other Books - 8 Titles
1913-1959 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: H.G. Wells - The World of William Clissold, vol II - London, hardcover, 510 pp; Ethel M. Dell - A Man Under Authority - London, 1930, hardcover, 316 pp; Camp Fire Songs, reprinted 1959, card covers, 40 pp; Light Fare Recipes for Corn Flour and 'Raisley' Cookery - London, hardcover, 121 pp; George Meredith - The Ordeal of Richard Feverel. A History of a Father and Son - London, 1913, hardcover, 455 pp; Olivia Fowell - Patricia's Promotion - London, hardcover, 309 pp, presented to Doris Feldham in 1928 for regular attendance and good conduct; Paul Trent - Max Logan - 1919, hardcover, 256 pp; Johanna Spyri - Heidi - edited by Ernest Rhys for Everyman's Library, hardcover, 262 pp. 1.88 kg total, 16.7 x 11.5 - 21.9 x 11.5 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
