![]() The books were originally marketed as ‘leatherbound Barnes & Noble Exclusive Books’ until around 2007, and the loose collection of books listed below (which for ease of reference I call ‘the original series’) includes all the leatherbound classics that were published between 1992-2006. In 2005, the release of the highly decorated edition of The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll started a new revolution, leading into the much more decorative editions we know and recognise as making up the Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics series today. The contents of books were identical, with the copyright page including both ISBNs, and they were printed on environmentally friendly archival paper by Lyons Falls Pulp & Paper. These first books were typically brought out in two formats – one ‘casebound’ (a typical hardback) and a more limited number of ‘leatherbound’ copies. The size was typically around 9-10 inches high and 6-7 inches wide. The contents were omnibus editions, binding up multiple titles by the same author in a single book, and initial designs were very traditional, with dark (bonded) leather covers featuring gold text and simple foiled borders on the front and back boards, raised bands on the spine, gilt page edges, decorative endpapers, and a sewn-in ribbon bookmark. I have a few editions, but I read this beautiful copy I have w/the stunning cover & illustrations by Anna Bond.Barnes & Noble brought out their first set of collectible leather-bound classic editions in 1992. How you treat people says a lot about you, and everything comes back around to you in time as well. So many scenes had me emotional, like with the starving girl on the street towards the end, & then everything that happens at the end in general. The kindness Sara shows to Becky, & to EVERYONE-even the ones who are horrid to her, is truly remarkable. The absolute child abuse she does to Sara is horrific. A complete list of ALL the books published in the Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics series (aka Leatherbound Classics), illustrated. And some horrible characters like Miss Minchin & Lavinia-ohhh I couldn’t stand them! So awful! Miss Minchin is the worst. So many amazing characters! Like Sara & Becky. The contents were omnibus editions, binding up multiple titles by the same author in a single book, and initial designs were very traditional, with dark (bonded) leather covers featuring gold text and simple foiled borders on the front and back. It helped her endure all the hardships she had to face. Barnes & Noble brought out their first set of collectible leather-bound classic editions in 1992. Her “pretending” really helped her for when things got too hard to bear. She is so unlike other little girls, & I loved every unique thing about her. Wow! I loved this so much! I’m really loving children’s classics so far! This was such a heartwarming story! Full of “magic”, imagination, & hope! Sara is just the most amazing little girl ever. This volume will provide hours of pleasure for readers of all ages. It features the full color art of Ethel Franklin Betts, an elegant bonded-leather binding, a ribbon bookmark and distinctive gilt edging. These oversized, profusely illustrated deluxe treasury editions in the Barnes & Noble collectible leatherbound classics series are usually tall, slim. This edition is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics for young readers. First published in 1905, A Little Princess is a much-loved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of The Secret Garden. To escape her dreary life, Sara imagines herself as a princess and her experiences soon teach her that being a princess on the inside counts more than any outward expression of royalty. When Sara is unexpectedly impoverished, she is forced to become a servant under Miss Minchin's control. ![]() ![]() At Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies, young Sara Crewe enjoys the friendship of her classmates and the staff much to stern Miss Minchin's disdain.
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