Ada M Harrison (36 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. 1925. No Edition Remarks. 199 pages. No dust jacket. Pictorial cloth covered boards. Black and white illustrations throughout by R.S. Austin. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Hardcover in acceptable condition. No jacket. With 24 plates. Boards, page block and pages are foxed. Spine ends and leading corners are bumped and worn. Nicks on spine head. A few middle pages are creased and nicked. Contents are clear. AM. Used.

First Edition. Fine condition. Hardbound.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good (-). No Jacket. First Edition. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. Clean very tight foxed pages with small water spot to front of otherwise unmarked but irregularly sunned boards, dusty page edges and no bumping to corners. 199pp. Descriptions, history and twenty-four very attractive line drawings of six Italian cities in the Umbrian region. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 8.25 x 5.75 inches.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hbk, vii, [1], 199, [1] pages, 24 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, map ; 21 cm. Some fading to covers o/w a clean unmarked copy in very good condition. Contents : Cities of Umbria.--Perugia.--Gubbio.--Assisi.--Orvieto.--Todi.--Spoleto. [Umbria (Italy) Description and travel.] b524 / m11112.

Condition: New.

First Edition. Good copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vii, 199 p., 24 leaves of plates : ill., map ; 21 cm. Notes; Includes index. Contents; Cities of Umbria --Perugia --Gubbio--Assisi--Orvieto--Todi-- Spoleto. Subjects; Cities and towns Italy Umbria. Cities and towns Umbria. Cities and towns Italy Umbria. Cities. Description. History. Umbria (Italy) Description and travel. Italy. Genre; Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Robert S. Austin (illustrator). First Edition. This copy is in near fine, unmarked condition bound in tan cloth covered boards with black titling to the spine and decoration to the upper board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. A dustwrapper is not present. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. 24 full-page plates from drawings by Robert Austin, A.R.E., R.S., with a sketch map of Tuscany. Includes chapters on Pisa, Lucca, Prato, Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano, Siena, Ref QQ 2.

First Edition. Good copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; vii, 199 p., 24 leaves of plates : ill., map ; 21 cm. Notes; Includes index. Contents; Cities of Umbria --Perugia --Gubbio--Assisi--Orvieto--Todi-- Spoleto. Subjects; Cities and towns Italy Umbria. Cities and towns Umbria. Cities and towns Italy Umbria. Cities. Description. History. Umbria (Italy) Description and travel. Italy. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. R. S. Austin (illustrator). 1st Edition. Harrison, Ada M. and R. S. Austin. Some Tuscan cities. London: A. & C. Black, 1924. First edition. Hardback, VG, no dustjacket. Tan cloth, sunned to spine, starting to crack along the front hinge. Black frame, decorations and lettering. Binding strong. Frontispiece b/w illustration. Decorated title page. viii, 19pp. + publisher notices; b/w illustrations, map. Contents clean and bright. A few foxing spots to edges of the page block. Ada Harrison (1899 - 1958) studied modern and medieval literature at Newnham College, Cambridge, 1918-1921. In Autumn 1924 she published her first book, Some Tuscan Cities. In July of 1924 she married the artist Robert Austin RA (1895 - 1973), whom she had met earlier in Italy, and they returned to England in 1926. She collaborated with her husband on several of her books, with Austin providing the illustrations. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. We do not use AI and all images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 24 full-page plates from drawings by Robert Austin, A.R.E., R.S., with a sketch map of Tuscany. Includes chapters on Pisa, Lucca, Prato, Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano, Siena, etc. Original brown cloth binding, with dark brown stamping. A very good copy.

hardcover. Condition: Good. 1932 JM Dent first edition with dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Pages clean and bright with some foxing, no markings. Dust jacket unclipped with light edgewear and damages on the top of the spine. Complete with numerous illustrations and sketch-map of Tuscany. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

First Edition. Good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 150 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Bernardino da Siena, Saint (1380-1444). Sermons, Italian ; Early works to 1800 ; Translations into English. Homiletical illustrations. Stories. Homiletical illustrations. Genre; Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardback 1st ed 1st printing. viii, 198 pp + 2 adverts. Illustrated by R S Austin. Bound in tan cloth with black titles and decoration both book and dust jacket are in very good condition. The jacket is a little edge worn, browned on the spine and chipped at the tips with a closed tear.

First Edition. Good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 150 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Bernardino da Siena, Saint (1380-1444). Sermons, Italian ; Early works to 1800 ; Translations into English. Homiletical illustrations. Stories. Homiletical illustrations. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Some Umbrian Cities" is a vivid and evocative travelogue that captures the timeless charm and historical depth of Italy's heartland. Exploring the medieval streets, majestic cathedrals, and rugged landscapes of cities like Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi, and Spoleto, the narrative weaves together personal observations with historical context. This work offers readers an intimate look at the art, architecture, and spiritual heritage that define the Umbrian region.From the Franciscan legacy of Assisi to the ancient Roman remnants in Spoleto, the book serves as both a cultural guide and a poetic tribute to the "green heart of Italy." It is particularly valuable for its focus on the atmospheric details of these ancient hilltop towns, capturing their unique character through descriptive prose and artistic sensitivity. Ideal for enthusiasts of Italian history, art history, and classic travel literature, "Some Umbrian Cities" remains a compelling window into the enduring beauty of central Italy.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 may 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.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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: 282. 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: 282.

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: 268. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 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: 268.

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: 262. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1925 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: 262.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Some Umbrian Cities" is a vivid and evocative travelogue that captures the timeless charm and historical depth of Italy's heartland. Exploring the medieval streets, majestic cathedrals, and rugged landscapes of cities like Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi, and Spoleto, the narrative weaves together personal observations with historical context. This work offers readers an intimate look at the art, architecture, and spiritual heritage that define the Umbrian region.From the Franciscan legacy of Assisi to the ancient Roman remnants in Spoleto, the book serves as both a cultural guide and a poetic tribute to the "green heart of Italy." It is particularly valuable for its focus on the atmospheric details of these ancient hilltop towns, capturing their unique character through descriptive prose and artistic sensitivity. Ideal for enthusiasts of Italian history, art history, and classic travel literature, "Some Umbrian Cities" remains a compelling window into the enduring beauty of central Italy.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 may 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.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

London: A & C Black, 1925. Orig. dec. cloth. Dustjacket. (x, 200pp.). With frontisp., dec. title-page, map and 23 full-page illusts. Very good copy.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.