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Portman Rare Books, Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since August 23, 2007
Association copy. SIGNED by Admiral F. L. McClintock. On an early blank manuscript prize inscription: "Presented by the Lords of the Admiralty, to Charles Fowling, Shipwright Apprentice for his uniformly good conduct and progress in his studies during the Year 1871" and signed by F. L. McClintock Admiral Superintendent. Note: Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock KCB, FRS (8 July 1819 ? 17 November 1907) was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy who is known for his discoveries in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. In 1872?1877 McClintock was Admiral-Superintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard. In 1879 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, North America and West Indies Station. McClintock left the Royal Navy in 1884 as a Rear Admiral. Very good condition octavo, original full leather binding, moderate wear, marbled edges, original marbled end papers, splitting but binding holding some foxing especially to outer leaves (and inscription), many illustrations, xii plus 828 pages including index. [QP]. Seller Inventory # 8384
Title: ELEMENTARY TREATISE ON PHYSICS EXPERIMENTAL ...
Publisher: Longmans Green, London:
Publication Date: 1872
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Seller: Shoemaker Booksellers, Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 952 pp. Rebound in blue cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Binding very bright and clean. Light foxing throughout. Illust. w/ 4 coloured plates and 844 woodcuts. Seller Inventory # 23513SC
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Twelfth Edition. 5 coloured plates. Very clean tight text with some spotting to endpapers. All edgs marbled. Bound in full mid brown leather. Spine decorated in gold and with raised bands. Presentation plate hand dated 1889. Outer joints rubbed but covers holding well. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 1500g. Seller Inventory # at050.602
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Transformer, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Illustrated By 5 Coloured Plates and 923 Woodcuts (illustrator). 12th Edition. 1031pp. 8.4 inches (21cm), thickness 2.1 inches (5.5 cm). No dw. Black cloth, decorative motif impressed on front, gilt titles to spine. Rubbed edges and corners, frayed spine extremities. Hinges starting, and coloured frontispiece detached but present, few loose pages at back. Few marks to edges, foxing to edges and occasional sporadic foxing and small marks to interior. Of the "5 coloured plates", two are proper colour plates, the other 3 are rather bicolour diagrams. Interesting old textbook, the real joy is the profusion of delightful small engravings (described in title as "woodcuts"), of, mainly, equipment and experiments. Heavy book, weight 1.3kg before packaging; overseas postage would require substantial addition. (Physics, Science, Antiquarian) Size: Large 8vo. Seller Inventory # C12969
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Samuel H. Rokusek, Bookseller, Pleasant Prairie, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. Illustrated by 9 Coloured Plates and Maps and 1028 Woodcuts. The nine called for plates are present with tissue guards. Previous owner's names on front matter, pencil notes on end pages and minor magin notes in text. Binding solid with light wearto corners/spine ends. xi, [ ], 1115 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 008650
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Five Color Plates + 923 Woodcuts (illustrator). 5th or later Edition. Xiv, (11), 1031 Pp. Twelfth Edition, Copyright And Published In 1886. Original Brown Cloth, Gilt And Blind-Stamped. Worn, Gilt Still Bright, Frayed Across Top And Bottom Edges Of Spine, Lightly Frayed At Corners; Hinges Cracked At Endpapers And Before Half-Title But Binding Solid. Owner's Name "Saturnino S. Peralta" On Front Pastedown, Another Owner's Name Dated 1884 On Front Free Endpaper, No Other Marks. Seller Inventory # 031026
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 896. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1873 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 896. Seller Inventory # LB100156487026
Quantity: 18 available
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 1014. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1881 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 1014. Seller Inventory # LB100156163273
Quantity: 18 available
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 894. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1875 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 894. Seller Inventory # LB100158452396
Quantity: 18 available
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1901 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 1190 Language: English Pages: 1190. Seller Inventory # LB100159215837
Quantity: 10 available
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1875. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 890, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 890. Seller Inventory # LB1111033295994
Quantity: Over 20 available