April 1815 (7 results)

Single print. Original antique etching, from Views of cottages and farm-houses in England and Wales, by Francis Stevens. 24 x 31 cm.

Condition: Very Good. Publisher's original stapled card covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5ĵ'' 20 pp. In Very Good condition, light stamp mark to the front cover, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. GERMANY [Language, History].

Condition: Very Good. Publisher's original plain card wrap covers [soft back], black title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 20 printed pages of text. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. GERMANY [Language, History].

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fresh look into the French invasion of Egypt in 1798 and its devastating impact on the local population. From detailing the atrocities committed by the French army, this book also gives voice to the resilience of those who opposed them, such as the people of Alexandria. Through the author's meticulous research, this book exposes Napoleon's crimes against humanity with a frankness previously unknown in writings about him. The book further contextualizes the invasion against the backdrop of Napoleon's broader ambitions and his role in European history as a whole. The author's insightful narrative humanizes the suffering of those caught in the conflict, making this book an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of one of modern historyâs most brutal campaigns. 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 comprehensive exploration of Greek prosody and metrics, featuring an in-depth examination of Homer's use of the digamma. The author, a distinguished professor, provides a detailed analysis of the various metrical patterns found in Greek poetry, with a particular focus on the hexameter. This engaging work provides valuable insights into the intricate and beautiful world of Greek verse, making it an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the study of ancient Greek literature. 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.

Second edition hard back binding in original full brown diced leather covers, gilt title lettering to the spine, all page edges gilt, lemon end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains [x] 40 printed pages of text. Foxing to the paper throughout, neatly hand written and perfectly legible two page appreciation of 'The Fort' to the front paste down and end paper, note opposite the title page by Arthur Mackie?, name to the title page Ambrose Brackett, the title page is starting to pull away from the text block, 30 mm piece of leather missing to the top of the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A. KENT [Margate].

[Albany]: April 8, 1815. 13" x 8" broadside (illustrator). [Albany]: April 8, 1815. 13" x 8" broadside. Rare 1815 New York Broadside Concerning Representation in the State Assembly [Broadside]. [New York]. An Act Apportioning the Members of Assembly of this State According to the Rule Prescribed by the Constitution. [Albany]: April 8, 1815. 13" x 8" broadside. Lightly browned, light foxing and a few faint dampstains, fold lines, some edgewear, a few short tears along fold lines, annotations to verso. $450. * Reflecting the growth of New York's population, this act increased the number of assemblymen from 112 to 126. Annotations on our copy show that it was sent to the clerk of the town of Lewiston. No copies listed on OCLC.