Birrel (19 results)

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0807880957.

Magazine - Stiif Wraps. Condition: Fine. Fine with no wear or markings - looks new. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Magazine - Stiif Wraps. Condition: Fine. Fine with no wear or markings - looks new. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Magazine - Stiif Wraps. Condition: Fine. Fine with no wear or markings - looks new. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Magazine - Stiif Wraps. Condition: Fine. Fine with no wear or markings - looks new. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Magazine - Stiif Wraps. Condition: Fine. Fine with no wear or markings - looks new. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. Excellent clean crisp interior for the age with a black and white frontispiece and several stunning colour plates, no usage marks or inscriptions, gilt to top page block, very good-plus clean firm boards showing only very slight usage for the publish date.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Edition Unstated. Size: 16mo. In addition to "Memoirs," volume includes two essays "Charles Lamb" and "Actors." Stiff card stock plain wraps, cloth spine, in an illustrated paper jacket, deckle edges, viii + 84 pp., six tipped in illustrations; in a blue slipcase with title label on one side. Very nice tight, clean, and bright copy with just a slight stain on front cover. Dustjacket is discolored, a little wear at spine ends. Slipcase is soiled, light foxing on label, an additional color illustration pasted on one side that appears to be an add-on. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 lb 6 oz. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Books; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 002765.

Condition: Nuevo. Fruto de muchos años de trabajo, Anne Birrell ofrece en el presente volumen una completa recopilación de los principales relatos mitológicos de la civilización china. Organizadas por temas y motivos (los orígenes, los héroes, las tierras exóticas?) que las sitúan en el contexto de la mitología universal, estas historias, con sus episodios y personajes plenos de vida, constituyen un fascinante tesoro que durante siglos ha permanecido oculto para el lector occidental.Completa recopilación de los principales relatos mitológicos de la civilización china, organizados por temas y motivos (los orígenes, los héroes, las tierras exóticas), que constituyen un fascinante tesoro oculto durante siglos al lector occidental.

Paperback. First Edition, First printing. FINE TRADE PAPERBACK. Scarce.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condition: Bien. M002206 Ediciones del Grupo Fuego de la Poesía, 1980. 56 pp. Ly POESÍA.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condition: Excelente. 1ª Edición. 214 p. ; 21x13 cms. Novelas chilenas (A-228).

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.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.

Condition: Good. 6 inches by 4 inches. Engraving of an English country scene, on wove paper.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 200.

Condition: Good. Engraving. 21.5 x 13 cm (sheet). Very Good, light specks of foxing and surface soiling.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. M. Dixon; A. Birrel (engraver); J. Record (engraver); William Faden (cartographer & engraver) (illustrator). The Second Edition, Corrected. Hard cover, elephant folio (14 1/2 x 20 3/4 inches), pp [4] xiv 198 + 23 full-page plates [4]. Bound in the original boards of diced full calf, with the spine rebacked. This has six raised double-bands with titles and the date in gilt to spine. Boards are triple-ruled and rolled with gilt flowers and banners. All edges gilt. Gilt rules also appear on board edges and end caps. Inside, the turn-ins feature a slightly different gilt rope & flower rolled decoration. Blue and white marbled endpapers. No bookbinder's signature. Engraved bookplate to front pastedown with the Duke of Leeds coat of arms.** CONDITION: Overall, Very Good Plus. Some marks, scuffs & other small losses to boards. Browning affects a few prelims, plus one page (p. 73) of the text. (No plates are affected.) The rebacked spine has with one small scuff to the rear surface, and loss of gilt at head to endcap. Hinges are professionally reinforced, and holding firmly. Crease to front prelim blank page. Mostly, this is a clean, tight and bright item with wonderful patina. ** John Smeaton (1724-1792) was a pioneering civil engineer who developed the equations of lift used by the Wright brothers in their quest for flight, supported Leibniz's principle of the conservation of energy, and rediscovered the composition of cement as used by the Romans. His lasting monument, however, is the construction of a lighthouse in the open ocean on the "Eddystone Rocks", a few miles SSW of Plymouth, England. As the rocks are barely above the sea level, it was vital to shipping safety to have a lighthouse marking this danger so close to one of the major south coast ports of England. Smeaton's was the third lighthouse to be built on the site - the first had collapsed, and the second destroyed by fire. Smeaton's lighthouse lasted for over 100 years before being dismantled owing to the foundation rock under the lighthouse showing signs of erosion. The upper part of Smeaton's lighthouse is now situated on land at Plymouth Hoe, as a monument to Smeaton's genius. ** The title page has a plate "The Morning after A Storm at S.W." (1789) engraved by Andrew Birrel from a drawing by M. Dixon. This shows an enormous wave engulfing and overtopping the Eddystone Lighthouse, and shows dramatically the unforgiving environment the lighthouse builders had to overcome. ** The book begins with a dedication to King George III, and explaining the delay in writing the book, "as it has given me time to mature my thoughts, and has afforded proof of the stability of the structure." (look, it's still standing!) ** There follows a preface, in which Smeaton confesses that "I have found much more difficulty in writing, than I did in building." - in truth, he spent seven years writing the book and the lighthouse itself "were dispatched in half that time". ** The next section is "Contents. Of the Several Sections; being an Epitome of the Work." As befits this tome, the contents pages are on a grand scale, and reading the titles of the chapters and the summary of the numbered paragraphs is a great "trailer" for the work itself. Here, the reader is shown the scope of the work, from the lighthouse at Pharos (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), through the first and second lighthouses at Eddystone, and then to the planning and construction of Smeaton's lighthouse. With such teasers as (in describing the building of the first lighthouse) "The fourth Year, finding that in the Winter the Sea had buried the Lantern at times, though above 60 Feet high; he encompassed the Building with a new work, took down the upper part, and raised it to 120 Feet high; and yet in time of Storms the Sea appeared to fly 100 Feet higher than the Vane." ** Smeaton details the difficulties he had in constructing the lighthouse, including accidents, bad weather, and the difficulty of his sailors being "impressed" (conscripted into the Navy) while at work. ** The appendix contains a description of the lighthouse built at Spurn Point, on the East coast of England, near Hull. ** Includes cartography plates by William Faden, Geographer to the King, showing maps of the "Edystone" location in increasing detail, and architectural plates by J. Record. The poster-sized, full-page plates show the lighthouse in architectural detail, including engineering detail showing how the granite blocks of the lighthouse's foundation interlocked and were secured with marble dowel pins. ** A magnificent book on an influential civil engineer, with wonderful plates, engaging narrative, and a suitably impressive binding. OCLC 939430769. Goldsmiths' 15747, ESTC T107556. Book.

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 1887. 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:- 205, 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. 205 205.