We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. Soft colored illustrations by the author bring this delightful tale to life. Politically incorrect, charmingly illustrated verses from 1908. Peter newell the hole book 1908 1st ed scarce childrens book. Peter newell the hole book first edition 1908 ebay. Poet and illustrator peter newell 1862 1924 saw his the hole book published in 1908. Peter sheaf hersey newell march 5, 1862 january 15, 1924 was an american artist and author.
The hole book 1908 w rare dustjacket by peter newell. The hole book peter newell childrens books by newell, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The hole book, by peter newell the online books page. The story of a hole, and the havoc it reeks after a young lad accidently sets off his fathers pistol. Wikipedia article, commons category, wikidata item american artist and writer.
The hole book 1908 by peter newell, 9781168727022, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Said to be a favorite book of the young boy who was to become dr. Hole book peter newell childrens books 9780804847414. See all books authored by peter newell, including the hole book, and the slant book, and more on. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Complete digitally restored reprint facsimile of the original edition of 1908 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. The hole book 1908, 1936 hardcover 1936 by peter newell author. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. This goofy 1908 childrens book traces the path of a bullet with a. Media in category the hole book 1908 the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. This is the 1985 reprint and the disappoint is that the color of the illustration is washed out.
More than a century earlier, in 1908, american artist peter newell, known for his humorous drawings and poems for such esteemed publications as harpers bazaar, scribners magazine, and the saturday evening post, published the hole book public library. A native of mcdonough county, illinois, newell built a reputation in the 1880s and 1890s for his humorous drawings and poems, which appeared in harpers weekly, harpers bazaar, scribners magazine, the saturday evening post, judge, and other publications. The hole book 1908 hardcover may 22, 2010 by peter newell author. This book from 1908 republished in 1985 is definitely a product of its time. Presented here is the hole book, first published by harper, new york in 1908. Early printing of this childrens classic with small round hole running through the book.
Buy the hole book 1908 by peter newell online at alibris. This book is presented in a cloth on board pictorial cover. Look for editions of this book at your library, or elsewhere. Buy the hole book 1908 by peter newell from amazons fiction books store. Wonderfully creative work by peter newell with humorous illustrations following the path of a bullet as it wreaks havoc, until stopped by the icing of a cake baked by a newlywed. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. Originally published in 1908, the hole book remains as profoundly enjoyable and incredibly popular as. Find out how a rocket launched from the basement floor of an apartment building is sure to interrupt a persons day. The hole book by peter newell, first edition abebooks passion for books. Peter childrens book newell the hole book 1908 later. The hole book complete digitally restored reprint facsimile of the original edition of 1908 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. Hole book first edition peter newell bauman rare books. The hole book by peter newell 1st edition 1908 from.
B071nd2q91 1908 first edition, hinges repaired with binders tape, moderate wear to covers and corners. First edition of newells groundbreaking illustrated book. Peter newell books list of books by author peter newell. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. The hole book by peter newell, first edition abebooks. Newell built a reputation in the 1880s and 1890s for his humorous drawings and poems. While fooling with a gun, tom potts shoots a bullet that seems to be unstoppable. Peter newell the hole book 1908 holes book childrens literature the fool horror graphic design book illustrations illustration art drawings books peter newell from the enchanted typewriter by john kendrick bangs 1899. The projectile passes through the story as it enters and exits people lives.
The hole book by peter newell, 9780804814980, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The story is literally based on the title, there is a hole throughout the book. He created picture books and illustrated new editions of many childrens books, and built a reputation in the 1880s and 1890s for his humorous drawings and poems, which appeared in many of the leading magazines of that time. The hole book peter newell victorian, very cute book, with a hole going all the way through the book. The hole book, peter newell, october 1908 first edition, 1st printing. More than a century earlier, in 1908, american artist peter newell, known for his humorous drawings and poems for such esteemed publications. Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing home search new listings authors titles subjects serials. Childrens juvenile firearms guns the hole book peter newell illus. Sep 25, 20 more than a century earlier, in 1908, american artist peter newell, known for his humorous drawings and poems for such esteemed publications as harpers bazaar, scribners magazine, and the saturday evening post, published the hole book public library public domain the story of little tom potts who, while playing with a gun he didn. A literal hole on each page traces the bullets path as it wreaks havoc across various scenes until it meets its match in a particularly sturdy cake. A cleverly illustrated and designed book as there is a bullet hole punched into the book. Illustrated edition the hole book illustrated edition by peter newell is a charming picture book that follows the trip of an accidental shot fired inside the house. Apr, 2020 story and pictures by peter newell 1908 narrator. A boy shoots a gun and each page is a short poem on the bullets travels.
The hole book, peter newell, october 1908 first edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The bullet goes through the wall of his house and passes through various neighbors, interrupting their day and creating a large holes until it finally hits a newlyweds extrahard cake. A hole through the books textblock, note full color plates by newell, would have been a very good copy except. Originally published in 1908, the hole book remains as profoundly enjoyable and incredibly popular. It has an unique design that peter newell actually patented. This book of verse poems was first published in 1908. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Peter newell, le livre trouepresentation du livre metadata this file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it.
As we are already informed by the description and i thank the operator to give us such for very often i miss it a boy accidentally shoots a bullet which penetrates more than 20 everydaylifeszeneries of the year 1908, viz, the whole hole book. It is a rhyming poem about a boy who accidentally fires a gun. Seuss, an american artist delighted a generation of children and their parents with hilarious, topsyturvy illustrations and slightly subversive tales told in rhyme. In 1908, author and artist peter newell published the hole book, a fancifully illustrated childrens tale that incorporates a literal hole in the. Sep 10, 2010 the hole book 1908 by peter newell, 9781164116455, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Click on the image to read the whole book at the internet archive. The hole book by newell, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hardback in green cloth with illustrated front cover. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Illustrated with 24 pictures and rhymes by peter newell. Buy the hole book by peter newell online at alibris. Peter newell complete illustrations from the first edition of the book hole book, published in 1908. He later wrote and illustrated several popular childrens books, the hole book 1908, and the slant book 1910, which took the shape of a rhomboid and told the story of a baby carriage careening. The bullet goes through the wall of his house and passes through various neighbors, interrupting their day and creating a large holes until it finally hits a.
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