Birrell Augustine Editor (23 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Several scuffs and soils on exterior, including a light wave shaped discoloration on front board, with normal edge wear and uneven fading on back board and spine; typical library marks. The journal of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, with an introduction and appreciation. 512 pages. Book.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Volume 6. (britain, wales, history) A reading only copy. Boards/spine/hinges may be broken, detached, or missing. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes/highlighting, be heavily stained, or detached. May be missing non-text pages (e.g. end pages, half title, title, frontispiece.).

Hardcover. First Edition. Good hardcover edition, previous owner's book plate on inside of front board. Spine slightly sunned, corners bumped. 266 pages.; 15809; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VG hardcover edition, 302 pages. Spine is slightly sunned. Previous owner's bookplate on inside of the front board.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Good+ hardcover edition, spine is slightly sunned. Previous owner's bookplate on inside of front board. 295 pages.; 15811; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. Good hardcover edition, front cover has some rippling. Previous owner's bookplate on inside of front board. 322 pages.; 15812.

Hardcover. Reading copy. Front hinge cracked. Name plate inside front cover. Light foxing on endpapers. Pages really brown. Water stain on opposite page of title page and tissue protector. Corners bent. Water stain on bottom corners of cover. Spine starting to fade. Top edges of pages gold gilt fading. Vol 4 only.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 48 pages. Illustrated. Claude A Prance "Augustine Birrell. Man of Books and Reading" / Augustine Birrell "Book Buying" / Roy Lewis "The Keepsake Press 1957-1989" / Checklist Of Books Printed At The Keepsake Press, 1957-1989.

Condition: Very Good. 1st thus. Red calf, VG. xxviii+365pp, b/w frontis & 49 b/w illustrations by Edmund J Sullivan, top edge gilt, leather a little worn at the head & tail of the spine, two small insect holes in the upper hinge, ownership inscription. Macmillan's Illustrated Pocket Classics series. Two of Sheridan's plays in an attractive binding. 275 grams.

Cloth. Condition: Good. CLEAN OLD BOOK. SOLID WITH LOOSE FRONTIS. HAS TISSUE GUARD. 307 PAGES. FRONT BOARD HAS A BIT OF DISCOLOURING. SCANS ON REQUEST. THANKS.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 295pp in dark red cloth covered boards B + w portrait illustrations. Ex library - label to inner board, stamp to title page, otherwise internally clean. This volume is 1778 - 1782. Ex-Library.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 15cm), pp.x; 40; xi-xviii. Publisher's card wraps printed in red and black, price of one shilling net to upper. Some spotting to edges and covers, staples rusted, lightly handled. Very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 15cm), pp.xiv; 217-260; xv-xxvi. Publisher's card wraps printed in red and black, price of one shilling net to upper. Some spotting to edges and covers, staples rusted, lightly handled. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Green boards with paper labels in red and black. Some occasional marks to some volumes otherwise a very presentable set. Bindings solid. First thus. Pages 266/286/307/302/295 and 322. 2kg, 7 inches by 4.5 inches.

ix[i], 206pp, 4 plates including frontis. Original cloth ĵ style, paper boards, printed paper spine label, uncut. Spine and label slightly discoloured, corners worn, eps browned, minimal random foxing.

Full-Leather. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Thus. Volumes not numbered; both volumes with all edges gilt and tooled dentelles; with etchings by Herbert Railton; 24mo; one volume with 238 pages and the other with 279 pages.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Herbert Railton (illustrator). Limited Edition. The Temple Library edition limited to 750 copies for England and 500 for America. 238pp on hand made paper with uncut edges. Thre etchings by Herbert Railton with tissue guards. Grey cloth, spine dull with ends rubbed, otherwise very good throughout.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Reprint. Reprint. Cloth binding, paste-on label. Ex-library. Frontispiece engravings, protective tissue. 266. 286, 307, 302, 295, 322 pp., rough-cut. Labels are largely gone. Usual library effects. v6: front hinge open, v2: frontispiece missing, light chipping to spine; v1: chipping top of spine, front hinge cracked. Pages toned. Good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Eight Volumes, uniformly bound. Volumes I-VI of Boswell's "Life of Johnson," edited by Birrell (1896); Volumes I-II of Boswell's "Tour to the Hebrides" (1898), "with notes by Scott, Croker, Chambers, and Others." An exquisite little set; pale green cloth volumes (5" x 7"), spines sun-faded to tan; white paper titles on spines (red and black lettering); pages of several volumes uncut; corners and spine tops bumped; tissue paper over frontispiece engravings in each volume; two volumes have a small area of superficial stain-discoloration at base of spine; previous owner's initials, date, and inscription in ball point on first flyleaf of Volume I of "Life of Johnson.".

Condition: Good. Good condition. (Literary criticism) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Complete 6 volume set. Blue cloth covers with gilt blind stamped decorative spines have wear to corners and caps, bumped corners, and light soiling but in good+ condition. Boards and spines are straight. Bindings are tight. Gilt top edges of text block scuffed. Former owner's bookplate affixed to front paste downs. Photogravure frontispieces protected by tissue. Pages are toned but clean and very good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 213 pages. 8.00x5.00x0.50 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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 1905. 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:- 266, 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. 266 266.