Stanley Fowler Wright (9 results)
Language: English
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, , IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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: 76. A perfect gift…for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1917 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: 76.
Language: English
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, , IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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: 296. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 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: 296.
Language: English
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, , IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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: 294. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 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: 294.
Published by Ruppert 1934
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst Edition. FANTASY MAGAZINE -a collection of 22 consecutive issues (save for the September 1935 issue) beginning with January, 1934 (the first issue -undergoing a name change from Science Fiction Digest) and ending with January, 1937, each in first edition, good to vg+ copies with contributions by: Forrest Ackerman, Francis…Flagg, Edmond Hamilton, Ray Palmer, Julius Schwartz, Ralph Milne Farley, P. S. Miller, S. M. Peek, David Keller, H. P. Lovecraft, Donald Wollheim, John Russell Fearn, Abraham Merritt, Will Jenkins, Donald Wandrei, S. Fowler Wright, Seabury Quinn, Ray Cummings, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Robert Bloch, C.A. Smith, C. L. Moore, Eando Binder, Jack Williamson, Ray Gallun, Festus Pragnell, George Allen England, et.al. From the library of Lloyd Eshbach. Very scarce and certainly most desirable thus.
More imagesPublished by Belfast: Wm Mullan & Son, 1950 1950
- First Edition
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United KingdomPeter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB.
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First edition, first impression, As the author notes, "the story of the Chinese Customs Service during his working lifetime is essentially the biography of Hart" (p. xiii). Stanley Fowler Wright (1873-1953) reached the rank of commissioner in the Chinese Maritime Customs Service and served as the personal secretary to two inspec…tor generals. Following his retirement in 1933, he became the service's official historian and its "most prolific and ardent chronicler" (Ladds, p. 1). Catherine Ladds, "Empire Careers: the Foreign Staff of the Chinese Customs Service, 1854-1949", Ph.D. diss., February 2007. Octavo. Half-tone frontispiece after portrait of Hart by Frank McKelvey, 16 similar plates. Original blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, top edge blue. Recent Japanese bookseller's label on front pastedown, else a fine copy.
More imagesPublished by Shanghai: [Inspectorate General of Customs,] 1939 1939
- First Edition
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United KingdomPeter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB.
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First edition of this uncommon internal history, with the compliments label of Sir Frederick Maze, Inspector-General of Customs, on the front pastedown. The author (1873-1953) reached the rank of commissioner in the Chinese Maritime Customs Service and served as the personal secretary to two inspector generals. Following his ret…irement in 1933, he became the service's official historian and its "most prolific and ardent chronicler" (Ladds, p. 1). This work was the forerunner to his Hart and the Chinese Customs (1950). Catherine Ladds, "Empire Careers: The Foreign Staff of the Chinese Customs Service, 1854-1949", Ph.D. diss., February 2007. Octavo. Original black quarter sheep, green diagonal-grain moiré cloth sides, front cover lettered in gilt, green coated endpapers. Spine worn and repaired, light toning internally: very good.
More imagesPublished by Belfast: Wm Mullan & Son, 1950 1950
- First Edition
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United KingdomPeter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB.
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First edition, first impression, with the scarce dust jacket, of this detailed and still-definitive study of Sir Robert Hart. "The story of the Chinese Customs Service during his working lifetime is essentially the biography of Hart" (p. xiii). The author (1873-1953) reached the rank of commissioner in the Chinese Maritime Custo…ms Service and served as the personal secretary to two inspector generals. Following his retirement in 1933, he became the service's official historian and its "most prolific and ardent chronicler" (Ladds, p. 1). Catherine Ladds, "Empire Careers: the Foreign Staff of the Chinese Customs Service, 1854-1949", Ph.D. diss., February 2007. Octavo. Half-tone frontispiece after portrait of Hart by Frank McKelvey, 16 similar plates. Original blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, top edge blue. With dust jacket. Cloth bright, a little shelf wear only; jacket unclipped, several chips and recent adhesive tape and tissue repairs: a fine copy in very good jacket.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. 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: - 294, 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. 294 294.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: New
US$ 72.69
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. 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: - 296, 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. 296 296.
