28 1917 (9 results)

Softcover. Condition: VG. Wraps. 5 pp. 3 bw plates. Lists 21 works. The briefest of essays. Sewn wraps, an extremely nice ephemeral item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a deep dive into the 19th-century phenomenon of spiritualism and the emergence of the spiritism movement. The author explores how spiritism originated as a counterculture alongside the growth of industrial capitalism and mechanization. The text examines how this movement attracted followers from all walks of life, demonstrating the universality of the human search for transcendence. The author sheds light on the unique characteristics of spiritualism, from its belief in the healing power of the spirit world to its emphasis on the importance of intuition and emotional connection. Through an exploration of primary sources, the book uncovers the deeply personal experiences and motivations of prominent figures in the spiritist movement, revealing how these individuals found meaning and solace in spiritualism. It provides a holistic analysis of the movement's core beliefs, its practices, and its impact on individuals and society at large. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, Royal Air Force gilt insignia to the front board. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small nick to the top front gutter. + No. 593 of 776 'The Battle of The Ruhr 5 March - 24 July 1943' flown cover SIGNED by the author to the front 'Christopher Foxley-Norris'. Post Office stamp marked 5th March 1993, three further flown stamp marks to the rear (i) Royal Air Force | Bruggen (ii) Royal Air Force | Brize Norton (iii) British Airways Concorde | Heathrow. Certification by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle and signed by him. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).…

Condition: Assez bon.

Condition: Assez bon.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED by the author illustrated Hurricane printed bookplate to the title page 'Christopher Foxley-Norris'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF).…

Both items in good condition, on aged high-acidity paper. The handbill is printed on one side of a piece of 30.5 x 19.5 cm. paper. The meeting is said to have been 'Presided over by Admiral The Lord Beresford, and there is a list of fifteen individuals by whom the resolutions were supported, beginning with 'J. Havelock Wilson, C.B.E., (President of the National Sailors' and Firemen's Union)' and 'Commander HOUGHTON, R.N.R. (Marine Service Associatio - Masters and Officers - Liverpool)'. The reader is urged to join the League in order to 'punish the Germans for their crimes against civilians on land and sea', with six reasons given for doing so, beginning with 'BECAUSE no Government can teach the Huns the same lesson that the people can'. Two resolutions adopted at the formation of the League are also given in small print. The subscription slip is printed in blue, and states that the League has 'for its objects the Boycott of the Germans and German Goods at the termination of hostilities, and in recognition of the heroic services of fthe British Mercantile Seamen rendered to the Empire during the War, and to assist them in their Benevolent Institutions for the aged and infirm'. Scarce: no copy in the Imperial War Museum, or on OCLC WorldCat or COPAC. …

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1917 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 116 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: 116 Language: English.…