Shapley, Rufus E (16 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Hardcover. First Edition [presumed]. Navy cloth boards with gold gilt upper and spine text- illustrated/decorative blind stamped upper & back and spine. Frayed at spine head. Rubbed at board edges. Shaken- gutters visible. Pages toned/sunned/spotted with age. Corner bumped/rubbed. Illustrated with fifty choice etchings engraved expressly for this work [stated]. Authors: Francis Cowley Burnand, William Carleton, Joseph Addison, R. E. Raspe, Washington Irving, Robert Smith Surtees, Oliver goldsmith, John Poole, Oliver Wendells Holmes, Mark Twain and many, many other. Complete list and contents available upon request. Dual column text format. Gilt page edges [faded/rubbed]. Ex-Libros plate obverse upper board [clean/blank]. All images are stock photos, not of the actual item. Photo requests encouraged prior to purchase. Vol. II. POETRY.

Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. 8vo. Dark blue boards with black tooled Art Deco motif and gilt lettering and illustration on front and spine. Lovely gilt page-edges. Book is in VG condition, with a few tiny closed tears to edges of boards. Corners of boards are bumped. There is a previous owner's address stamp on front free endpaper. Very light foxing to a few pages, otherwise interior is clean. Binding is tight. Collected humor from poetry and prose, including excerpts from Robert Burns, Lewis Carroll, Balzac, Alexander Pope, and many others, as well as from folk tales and anecdotes. With etchings illustrating the text. 400 pp.

Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. 8vo. Dark blue boards with black tooled Art Deco motif and gilt lettering and illustration on front and spine. Lovely gilt page-edges. Book is in VG- condition, with a few tiny closed tears to edges of boards. Front board is shaken. Corners of boards are bumped. There is a previous owner's address stamp on front free end paper. Very light foxing to a few pages, otherwise interior is clean. Binding is tight. Collected humor from poetry and prose, including excerpts from Thackeray, Twain, Goethe, Benjamin Franklin, and many others, as well as from folk tales and anecdotes. With etchings illustrating the text. 400 pp.

Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. 8vo. Dark blue boards with black tooled Art Deco motif and gilt lettering and illustration on front and spine. Lovely gilt page-edges. Book is in VG condition, with a tiny closed tear to cloth along spine. Corners of boards are bumped. There is a previous owner's address stamp on front free endpaper, and the corner of page is torn at tip. Very light foxing to a few pages; otherwise interior is clean. Binding is tight. Collected humor from poetry and prose, including excerpts from Washington Irving, Rabelais, John Milton, Mark Twain and many others, as well as from folk tales and anecdotes. With etchings illustrating the text. 400 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1910; Philadelphia; VOLUME I; red cloth covered boards with beige label on spine; front cover has a stain on it; wear to edges of covers; front and rear hinges are split; Previous owner's stamp on front endpaper and frep; interior is clean and unmarked; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 400 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+; May be a salesmans abbrev. Many Engravings (illustrator). Vol I. Boards & text are very bright & clean; Gilt edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardback book titled SOLID FOR MULHOOLY: A Political Satire by Rufus E. Shapley. Illustrated by Thomas Nast. Published by Gebbie & Co. in 1889 - new edition. Boards show scuffing/spotting with edge worn - light browning to fore edge - otherwise in good condition. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-BS-10-top-L-flat) rareviewbooks Language: eng.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated With Etchings (illustrator). First Edition. Five volumes bound in original blue cloth with gilt and black titling and decorations, all edges gilt, 8vo, approx 400pp/vol. Illustrated with Choice Etchings expressly for this work. (light shelfwear, rubbing and soilng to outer cloth extremities, tips and corners). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.

Hard Cover. Condition: vg. 5 Vols. green floral patterned eps; frontis of 3 different authors with tissue guard in each vol; 50 etchings with tissue guards; text in 2-column format; contents unmarked; all edges gilt; 9.75" tall; lightly soiled cream covers with brown lettering & decor on spines; no djs. Hardcover.

Cloth. Condition: Good. 12mo. Green cloth w/ stamped illustration, gilt titling. [2] 210 pp. [8]. Fraying and discoloration to cloth, heaviest at spine ends. Corners bumped. Inscribed in ink by the author to Ellis Amos Ballard, Esq. Illustrated by Thomas Nast. Satire of municipal politics and policies.

Full Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 5 Volumes. Full green cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Very light edge wear to the extremities. Top edge gilt other edges untrimmed. Decorative endsheets. No previous owner's marks. Numerous plates. slightly scuffed. Volume 5 has a couple of white marks to the front board. Overall in VERY GOOD PLUS condition and a good gift item. UncleAndy Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.

LeatherBound. 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: 246. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1889 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: 246.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1889 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: 254 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: 254 Language: English.

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: : - 254, 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. 254 254.

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: - 252, 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. 252 252.