William J Leander (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Green.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 12mo. volume bound in green cloth with gilt lettering & borders; top edge gilt. Color and B&W illustrations. As new condition. Pages: lxxiii, 325.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Lakeside Press / R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, Chicago, Illinois, USA, December 2007. First (1st) Printing of the First Edition. Very Fine condition. No Dust Jacket. Possibly Unread. The Text Block is clean, bright white, tight, straight and square with the top-edge gilt and no markings of any kind. The Binding is full green cloth with the publisher's logo in bright gilt on the front board, bright gilt title, etc., to the spine, unmarked endpapers with a green and white pattern design, and all corners square and sharp. No Jacket. See photos. lxiii + 322 + iii pages. 4 1/2" x 6 3/4". This work brings to the modern reader three narratives of captivity of three Americans by Algerians / Barbary pirates during the early years of the 19th century. The original works were: (1) The Captives: Eleven Years a Prisoner in Algiers by James Leander Cathcart (first published in 1899); (2) American Captives in Tripoli by Jonathan Cowdery (1806); and (3) Horrors of Slavery: Or, The American Tars In Tripoli by William Ray (1808). The Cowdery narrative is unabridged, the other two have been abridged to fit in the format of this work. The texts have been edited by Professor Robert J. Allison of Suffolk University in Boston, and the book contains 40 illustrations, many in full color.

First Edition. First edition thus. Hardcover. 322 pages. The 105th entry in the longstanding series of books issued by the R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company as a Christmas gift for employees and friends of the press. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. A fresh copy.

Boards. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine (in mylar). 6th Printing. Vol. XII (12) ONLY. Textblock is very clean and tight. All page edges are crisp and sound. Paper boards minimally worn. Unclipped dust jacket, surface scuffed. 746p., including index. Size: 4to - Over 9 ¾" -12" Tall. Hardcover.

Paperback. Condition: Good.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1852 edition. 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. Pages: 103 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. 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: 103.

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 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 1889. 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: : - 138, 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. 138 138.