Brace Cantabs (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Full Title: Gradus ad Cantabrigiam or New University Guide to the Academical Customs and Colloquial Cant Terms Peculiar to the University of Cambridge observing Wherein it Differs from Oxford. Embellished with six coloured engravings of the Costume etc, a striking likeness of thar Celebrated character Jemmy Gordon, and Illustrated with a Variety of Curious and Entertainig Anecdotes. To Which is affixed, A Tail-Piece or, the Reading and Varmint Method of Proceeding to the Degree of A.B. Plain brown boards with neat replacement grey spine and cream spine-label. Bumped corners. Missing the "Tail-Piece". Bookplate with crest on inside front cover (motto - Pour Bien Desirer), binding sound, pages a little darkened but clean. Contains all six called-for coloured plates (including scarce "Quite Unexpected" plate at page 86) which are all clean and bright, plus uncoloured plate of Jemmy Gordon. [v], 120, Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50615101148. All our books are sent by tracked mail.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). The second edition of this illustrated insight into the social customs of Cambridge University in the early nineteenth century. Illustrated with six engraved plates - including the scarce 'Quite Unexpected' plate rarely seen - and with a further portrait plate of Jemmy Gordon. Seven plates in total.Unusually, these plates are not hand coloured. Collated, complete.The second edition of this work, first published in 1803. A fascinating and humorous work providing insight into the peculiarities of language and customs of scholastic life at Cambridge University, and direct comparisons to the corresponding customs at Oxford.With the bookplate of R. F. Lambe to the front pastedown, and the bookplate of Egerton Parker to the front free endpaper.With the original cloth wraps bound in to the front and rear of the work. In a quarter morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Significant rubbing and fading to back strip, with boards bright. Bookplates to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Publisher's original front and rear cloth bound in, with paper title label to front board. Internally, firmly bound. Offsetting to pages facing plates, with spotting throughout. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Second edition. Lovely 8vo volume bound in full sea-blue morocco by Bayntun of Bath. With inner and outer gilt borders to both boards enhanced at the corners by gilt flourishes. The binding turns in with the same though smaller flourishes with marbled endpapers. With the half-title present and six hand colored plates of University costumes, regalia and a street fight. Woodcut portrait of Jemmy Gordon is present, un-colored. The lovely "Quite Unexpected" plate is present. Some very minor occasional spotting to text and a hint of offsetting from the plates. A lovely volume and wonderfull association copy for Cambridge Alumni. [10], 131, [1] pp. Laid out alphabetically like a dictionary, this volume offers humerous commentary on scholastic life in Cambridge. An example: ALE, Cambridge has long been celebrated for its Ale; we have ourselves quaffed no small quantities of this inspiring beverage, and remember the rapturous exclamation of a celebrated classic on receiving some dozens of Audit stout: 'All hail to the Ale, it sheds a halo round my head.'. Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Gradus ad Cantabrigiam or New University Guide to the Academical Customs and Colloquial Cant Terms Peculiar to the University of Cambridge observing Wherein it Differs from Oxford. Embellished with six coloured engravings of the Costume etc, a striking dictionary of the Cant of Cambridge University including such expression as to lounge or to Cat et al. Real life circa 1800 A Brace of Cantabs John Hearne, London, 1824. Very Good. 1st Edition Original . Plain brown boards with neat replacement tan spine to match to taste proper. Bumped corners. binding sound, textblock clean with five hand watercolored copper engraved plates of Cambridge university circa 1820 Contains all five called-for coloured plates which are all clean and bright, a quite rare item, only found one other copy in United Kingdom listed.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1824. 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. Pages:- 174, 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. 174 174.