Archdeacon Smith (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 4-1/8" x 6-5/8", iv + 119pp + 1p Errata, printed and bound with the book. Printed on off white alkaline paper and bound in signatures in purple cloth boards with the title block stamped in gilt on the front panel and, presumably, spine, but this latter is completely obscured due to fading / age discoloration. Front panel suffers from numerous large blotches suggesting previous exposure to moisture, which however has left no structural marks. Otherwise, minor corner bumping (the top fore corner on the back is abraded) and general shelf wear to cover. Binding is gently cocked. Top edge is age discolored. A previous owner's name and date (Feb 7. 1877) in ink on front free end paper, and the bright yellow sticker of Philip, Son and Nephew, in Liverpool), is still affixed to the top left corner of the front paste down. The fore edges of the first two sheets are a bit crumpled / creased towards the fore edge. Pages are clean and bright and unmarked.

Condition: Good. 1865. No Edition Remarks. 112 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's label to front paste-down. Heavy cracking at the hinges with exposed binding material. Some occasional moderate cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Sunning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.

Full-Leather. Condition: Good. Third Edition. Two Volumes. Third Edition from 1720. Volume I contains mainly verses by Alexander Pope: 'particularly' I Windsor Forest, II Essay on Criticism, III Rape of the Lock, IV Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, V Verses to the Memory of a Lady, VI To Mr Jervas, with Fresnoy's Art of Painting, VII To a Young Lady, with the Works of Voiture, and VIII Eloisa to Abelard. Volume II, Miscellaneous Poems, Translations and Imitations, contains works by a number of authors with the most significant being Dr. William King, Mr. Elisha Fenton, the Revd. Mr. Broome, the Revd. Mr. James Ward and the Reverend Mr. Archdeacon Danie. Volume II contains an index to the contents of both volumes. Both volumes are bound in contemporary full leather binding with five raised bands to the spine. The title and volume labels on the spine are lost although the volume numbers are blind stamped to the spine. The spines have chipping at the top and bottom and some edge cracking. The corners are bumped with some rubbing. Wale Family bookplate to the front pastedowns and the second volume has another family name, Lady Wale, to the front free endpaper. Browning around the edges of the endpapers. Creasing to the top corners of pages 37 to 62 in the first volume. Two sections of the text protrude a little from the rest of the text block in volume II. There is also some browning to the title pages and the frontispiece in Volume I which is a portrait of Pope and the pages are browned but are otherwise generally unmarked.

Condition: Good+. On offer is a super archive of original, manuscript autographed letters, hand drawn illustrations, photographs and ephemera dated early 1900s through 1947 related to the Niger Mission in Western Equatorial Africa of the Church Missionary Society and specifically the celebrated Archdeacon Sidney Richard Smith (1873-1946) and his wife Mabel who were Christian missionaries in one of the most difficult missions on earth. Here is the breakdown: a) Three manuscript diary leaves in Archdeacon S.R. Smith's hand, six pages, undated; b) 20 manuscript letters in Mabel K. Smith's hand, 123 pages, dated March 1911 to April 1922; c) Two pages, ALS from Alfred Smith to Mabel and Sidney Smith. C.M.S. Oshagbo 16th Aug. 1918; d) 17 manuscript letters to "Dr. Smith" from various, between May 1939 to June 1943, 22 pages; e) Typed ALS to Mrs Smith in sympathy on the death of Archdeacon S.R. Smith. 24th Jan. 1947; f) Two hand-drawn sketches of bedroom & dining room plans for the mission by Mrs Smith; g) Manuscript note 'sent in box mar. 20th 1912' 'Mabel K. Ridout' - list of nine items; h) News cutting announcement of marriage of Rev. Sidney R. Smith of Onitsha, southern Nigeria, Chaplain to the Bishop of Western Equatorial Africa & Secretary of the Church missionary society Niger mission and Mabel Katherine, youngest daughter of the late Rev. George Ridout, Rector of Sandhurst, Kent; i) News cutting - funeral of rev. S.R. Smith; j) Three typed leaves, from the Congregation of Christ Church, Mother Church of the Niger - congratulating S.R. Smith on his appointment of Archdeacon; k) Packet of nine colour negatives of missionary village scenes. BIO NOTES: FROM ONE ONLINE SOURCE: Sidney Richard Smith (1873-1946) CMS Register of Missionaries List I 1440; Western Equatorial Africa mission 1877-1925 (Onitsha 1897-1900, Iyi Enu 1902, Oka 1903-04, Onitsha 1905-25); married 1911 Mabel Katherine Ridout who died 1950; Mabel's sisters: Sophie, Emily, Edith, Evelyn; brothers: Arthur, Charlie, Leonard. Source: Information supplied by CMS Archivist. Overall G+. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Manuscript.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. 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:- 131, 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. 131 131.