Leonard Shoobridge (55 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. London, 1908; green buckram covered boards; no dust jacket; minor wear at corners of cover; slight shelf wear along edges of spine; some rubbing on cover; Ex library with typical stamps and markings; Interior clean and unmarked; page 53 is detached but present; rebound in green buckram for library uses; 4to - over 9 3/4" - 12" Tall; 327 pages.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Acceptable. Macmillan and Co. London 1908 4to. 324 pages. black cloth gilt illustrated boards. front board cracked and loose at juncture with spine. chips to crown and heel of spine. binding shaken.

Condition: New. In.

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: G/NO DUSTJACKET. Black & White Plates (illustrator). London, UK: Macmillan and Company, Limited. G/NO DUSTJACKET. 1908. . Cloth. 4to., 324 pp., cover rubbed, bumped, frayed, hinges cracked, loose pages, page foxing & toning .

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. In.

1st edition. 1st edition, 1908, in black cloth with gilt; map. & B&W plates; colour frontis. Ex public library - stamps, remains of labels; class-mark on spine. Tape repair to front hinge; text generally clean; binding tight; fading & loss of colour to cloth on boards. In modern dust jacket (probably computer-generated) Used - Good. Ex lib hardback in dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Gilt-decorated cloth is worn at extremities, has a few scuffs and some small tears at top and bottom of spine. Former owner's bookplate on front pastedown, else unmarked. Minor foxing. ; Xxii, 324pp, nicely illustrated. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 324 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the diverse world of poetry, ranging from ancient classics to contemporary masterpieces. The author offers insightful commentary and evocative descriptions, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the nuances, themes, and techniques employed by poets throughout history. From the introspective musings of early sonnets to the bold experimentation of modern free verse, the book traces the evolution of poetic forms and styles, examining how they reflect the changing cultural, social, and intellectual landscapes of their time. By exploring the timeless themes of love, loss, longing, and the human condition, the book highlights the enduring power of poetry to capture the essence of our shared experiences and emotions, revealing its unique ability to illuminate and inspire. 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: Good. 1908 Cloth rubbed. Contents VG. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

Condition: Good. - Quarto, black cloth titled in gilt on the spine with an image of a classical statue stamped in gilt on the front cover. The top edge is gilt. The binding is rubbed & bumped. The head & tail of the spine are chipped with small pieces out. There is a 2-inch tear to the top of the front joint with a small tear to the cloth of the adjacent corner of the front cover. xxii & 324 pages. The endpapers are darkened. There is soiling to the prelims & occasional light foxing, staining & soiling in the remainder of the book. 11 color plates & heliogravures with tissue guards, including a color frontispiece, & 48 black-and-white plates. Good. First edition.The authors published their plan for the excavation of Herculaneum after the Italian governent rejected a plan for an international excavation and announced that it would undertake the work itself.

1st.ed. With B&W illustrations. Surface damage on front pastedown where bookplate removed; some scattered foxing; spine & board corners bumped; wear to cloth at head of spine; black cloth rubbed; gilt vignette on front board rubbed. Used - Good. Good hardback in black cloth with gilt Used - Good. Good hardback in black cloth with gilt.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.

First Edition, 4to (285 x 195mm), xxii, 324 pp., half-title, coloured frontispiece, 10 heliogravures and colour plates, 48 maps and half-tone plates, hinges shaken, original buckram, gilt lettering on spine, t.e.g., others uncut.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Hardback. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Bookpkate on front endpaper. Nice clean tight text. Slight wear to head of spine and slight marks on front cover but sill very presentable. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY GB £5.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Good++/No Jacket. First Edition. 4to - Tall and Thick. Original black buckram boards with gilt illustration of "Hermes in Repose" and gilt titling to spine.Small paint mark at bottom of spine. Corners knocked. Top of front board faded. With 11 coloured heliogravure (sepia toned print) illustrations, NOT FULL COLOUR. 48 Half tone plates. Col. frontis with tissue guard. Coloured map of Campania. Topography/the Inhabitants/earthquake of 63AD; eruption of 79 A.D. ; identifiable objects;Villa Suburbana, &c.; bibliography. This book is a history of Herculaeneum and a history of its excavations. There is substantial correspondence here published between the Authors and the Italian authorities being the pre requisites to their proposed excavation; it is not known if there excavation took place.Overview of the ancient site prior to the major excavations; concentration on the art works and artifacts already recovered. Front hinge repaired. INTERNALLY VERY GOOD CONDITION, CLEAN AND TIGHT.; 4to 11" - 13" tall.

1ère Edition. Volume grand in-8°, reliure de l'éditeur pleine toile noire, titre doré au dos, figure d'Hermès dorée au centre du plat supérieur, XXII-324 p. Frontispice en couleurs sous serpente, carte de la Campanie, XI planches sous serpente, "Héliogravures and colours prints", 48 half-tone plates. Sommaire: Part I, - The Past and the Present. 1.Topography, 2. The Inhabitants of the District and of Herculaneum, 3. The Earthquake of 63 A.D. and the Eruption of 79 A.D., 4. The History of the Site Since the Eruption, Part II, The Future, Reform of Excavation, 2. Before Excavation, 3. During Excavation, 4. After Excavation, Appendices I. Documents Relating To The International Scheme of Excavation, 1903 to 1907. II. Passages From Ancient Authors Referring to Herculaneum, with Translations, III. List of Principal objects which can be identified as coming From Herculaneum. IV. Guide to the Villa Suburbana, with accompanying Plan. V. Bibliography of Herculaneum. Ouvrage de référence sur les premières fouilles d'Herculanum. Plats de la couverture frottée, quelques rousseurs en intérieur, bon et solide exemplaire.(ALD1) Size: 19,5 x 28,5. Livre.

With Appendixes. London: MacMillan and Co. Limited, 1908 Imp.8vo. xxii,324pp. colour frontispiece, 10 photogravure plates, 45 half-tone plates, 3 coloured plans (1 folding), biblio., index. Spine slightly rubbed, a very nice copy of the first edition in the publisher's dark blue buckram. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[G].