Helen's Babies

by Habberton, John

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On Dec 18, 2023, portiasbooks said

Helen's Babies tells the story of Harry, the brother of Helen. Helen and her husband Tom ask him to stay with their preschoolers while they are out of town, with hilarious results. Habberton drew on observations of his own children for both this, and Mrs. Mayburn's Twins. He renders childrens' dialogue with phonetic accuracy, adding to the charm. Helen's Babies, published at the end of the 19th century was a success as a book for children.

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by Habberton, John

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1908
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Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Company, 1908. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. 1908. 1908, Henry Altemus Company; VERY GOOD hardcover with clean and bright boards. Hinges starting but binding intact. Pages clean and secure. Dustjacket tanned, chipped an edgeworn. On DJ 1" chunk missing on front lower corner and small bit from upper spine end.Your purchase benefits literacy and summer reading programs… Read more about this item
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Helen's Babies: Mrs. Mayburn's twins

by Habberton, John

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NY: Hurst. G. (1881). Pictorial cover, ft hinge cracked, edge wear. .
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1899
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London: Grant Richards, 1899. Large Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. Roos, Eva. Rebacked with original backstrip laid down. Rear board soiled, a few pages lightly foxed, pencil name on front free endpaper. 1899 Large Hardcover. vii, 275 pp. Color frontispiece and 60 illustrations by Eva Roos. "Helen's Babies is a humorous novel by American journalist and author John Habberton,… Read more about this item
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HELEN'S BABIES : WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THEIR WAYS INNOCENT, CRAFTY,  ANGELIC, IMPISH, WITCHING, AND REPULSIVE : ALSO, A PARTIAL RECORD OF THEIR  ACTIONS DURING TEN DAYS OF THEIR EXISTENCE...BY THEIR LATEST VICTIM7/
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HELEN'S BABIES : WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THEIR WAYS INNOCENT, CRAFTY, ANGELIC, IMPISH, WITCHING, AND REPULSIVE : ALSO, A PARTIAL RECORD OF THEIR ACTIONS DURING TEN DAYS OF THEIR EXISTENCE...BY THEIR LATEST VICTIM7/

by John Habberton

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First Edition
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1876
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Boston: Loring. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1876. First Edition. Paperback. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 206, [2] pages; HELEN'S BABIES : WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THEIR WAYS INNOCENT, CRAFTY, ANGELIC, IMPISH, WITCHING, AND REPULSIVE : ALSO, A PARTIAL RECORD OF THEIR ACTIONS DURING TEN DAYS OF THEIR EXISTENCE...by their latest victim. In original green… Read more about this item
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Helen's Babies ["Baby Peggy Edition," SIGNED by Baby Peggy]

Helen's Babies ["Baby Peggy Edition," SIGNED by Baby Peggy]

by Habberton, John

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PhotoPlay Edition
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[1924] (c.1908)
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New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good+ in Very Good dj. [1924] (c.1908). PhotoPlay Edition. Hardcover. [light shelfwear, a nice solid book; jacket has tiny tears and minor paper loss at spine ends, one small chip at bottom of front panel]. (8 B&W film stills, pen & ink drawings) INSCRIBED and SIGNED on the ffep by Diana… Read more about this item
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HELEN'S BABIES: Some account of their ways, innocent, crafty, angelic, impish, witching and repulsive. A partial record of their actions during ten days of their existence.

HELEN'S BABIES: Some account of their ways, innocent, crafty, angelic, impish, witching and repulsive. A partial record of their actions during ten days of their existence.

by Habberton, John 1842-1921.

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Chicago: Alexander Belfore & Co, 1899. Illustrated by Miss Sara Crosby. First thus edition. c.1876 Loring; c.1881 Petterson. Decorated mustard cloth, thick paper issue. Cr.4to (22cm). pp. 170. Good/In mylar protector. Board puncture affection first 14 leaves (archival repairs), worn corners with occasional internal light soil. Budge and Toddie uncaged, or, what well bred children should not do..
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Chicago, : Goldsmith Publishing. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. Nice Copy! Red cloth boards with decorative cover and black titles. Name on front end paper in pencil and remains of sticker on rear end paper stating free library, no other marks or writings, light age toning, pages clean, binding square, tight and sound. light fading to bottom spine, light… Read more about this item
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by John Habberton

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[JOHN HABBERTON]. HELEN'S BABIES. WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF THEIR WAYS INNOCENT, CRAFTY, ANGELIC, IMPISH, WITCHING, AND REPULSIVE. BY THEIR LATEST VICTIM. Loring, Publisher, Boston, 1876. First Edition, early printing. Condition: Good / Fair. In original green cloth, with the original Victorian decorative cloth covers, tooled illustrations and type, black and gilt type with gilt decorations on front cover, spine. Previous… Read more about this item
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1908
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New York: Grosset and Dunlap, 1908. Presumed First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Tod Dwiggins. Helen's Babies: some account of their ways, innocent, crafty, angelic, impish, witching, and repulsive. A partial record of their actions during ten days of their existence. 244 pp. Frontis: Papa carries… Read more about this item
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Helens Babies

Helens Babies

by John Habberton

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W. Foulsham & Co, 1111. Hardcover. Good. 188 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with lettering. Well bound and clean pages, with moderate foxing and tanning to text block edges. Light foxing to pastedowns and endpapers. Boards have moderate shelf wear, with rubbing and marking. Light bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Book has noticeable forward… Read more about this item
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1928
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New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1928. Habberton's durable humorous novel about a young bachelor who goes to mind his sister's brats, er, little angels, ages 3 & 5; while she and her husband take a brief trip. First published in 1875, this reprint circa 1928, judging by the titles listed inside the jacket. Illustrated by the exuberant Tod… Read more about this item
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Helen's Babies: With some account of their ways, innocent, crafty, angelic, impish, witching and impulsive; also a partial record of their actions during ten days of their existance

Helen's Babies: With some account of their ways, innocent, crafty, angelic, impish, witching and impulsive; also a partial record of their actions during ten days of their existance

by John Habberton

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1920
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Previous owner's name inside of front cover. Cover corners are slightly bumped and show wear. Binding and inside pages are in good condition except for pages 110 & 111, which have some yellowing
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Helen's Babies: With Some Account of their Ways Innocent, Crafty, Angelic, Impish, Witching and Repulsive. Routledge edition

Helen's Babies: With Some Account of their Ways Innocent, Crafty, Angelic, Impish, Witching and Repulsive. Routledge edition

by Habberton, John

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Reprint
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1921
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London: George Routledge & Sons Ltd. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed and faded. 1921. Reprint. Red hardback cloth cover. 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). 258pp. B/w frontis and illustrations. .
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Helen's Babies

by John Habberton

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George Newnes Limited, 1111. Hardcover. Acceptable. No Edition Remarks. 187 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages slightly loose. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Heavier to endpapers and pastedowns. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light… Read more about this item
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Helen's Babies: With Some Account of their Ways Innocent, Crafty, Angelic, Impish, Witching and Repulsive

Helen's Babies: With Some Account of their Ways Innocent, Crafty, Angelic, Impish, Witching and Repulsive

by John Habberton

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1957
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Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1957. Hardcover. Good. 1957. 258 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping.… Read more about this item
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Books, Inc., NY. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover. No DJ. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing. Binding cracked but still intact. Previous owners name on inside front cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Chicago: The Goldsmith Publishing Company A well read book, not dated but would think an early 1900s edition. Pages yellowed evenly! Inscription on ffep ( which is loose) dated 1939 but as stated I think the edition is earlier.Gutter at front is cracked but binding is still solid. Green cloth covered boards with two children and… Read more about this item
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HELEN'S BABIES

by Habberton, John

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London: Hutchinson & Co. Book. Illus. by Solomon, Carrie. Very Good. Hardcover. Small 4to (17 x 23cm). No date but Copac cite 1914 for this fine illustrated edition; pp.xii, 247, 16 fine tipped-in colour plates and about 40 b/w line drawings. Original red cloth binding with gilt lettering, and gilt vignette of two children to the front board, generally very… Read more about this item
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Helen's Babies

by John Habberton

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Used - Good in Fair dust jacket
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Author's copyright edition
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N.D.
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George Routledge & Sons, Ltd. Good in Fair dust jacket. N.D.. Author's copyright edition. Hardcover. Red bds with sl fade and a few white spot marks to spine, dw has worn, with tears and cl chips to edges, darkened spine, and surface marks and a few tiny holes to cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 258… Read more about this item
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by Habberton, John

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1920
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Ward Lock. 1920 Ward Lock hardback; no dj; acceptable condition, fep missing, name inside; clean and sound inside; decorated green boards have circular tipped-in colour illustration; UK dealer, immediate dispatch . Acceptable. Hardback. 1920.
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