Busk Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 8vo. xvi, 364p. Text in 2 columns. 19th-century half brown calf, marbled paper sides; sprinkled red-edged leaves; wanting spine title label; endpapers and flyleaves spotted; preliminaries (pages i-xvi) discoloured; occasional marginal discolouration in text. J. Alberich, Bibliografía anglo-hispánica, 1801-1850, no. 653.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo. xvi, 364p. Text in 2 columns. 19th-century half brown calf, marbled paper sides; sprinkled red-edged leaves; endpapers and flyleaves discoloured; text clean and unblemished throughout. J. Alberich, Bibliografía anglo-hispánica, 1801-1850, no. 653.

Cloth. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of Mary Margaret Busk's impressively detailed chronological history of Spain and Portugal. The first edition of this impressive history of Spain and Portugal. Printed in two columns, and with ten pages of chronological tables to the start of the work.Edited by English writer and translator Mary Margaret Busk, who provides the preface at the start of the work. Busk was married to an M.P. prone to gambling, and ultimately supported her family on the income she earned writing for Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, the Foreign Quarterly Review and the Athenaeum.Published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a group founded in 1926 with the aim of providing information to those unable to afford formal education, this is a wonderfully detailed history of the two countries from B. C. 1000 to A. D. 1814. In the original cloth binding. Back strip and board perimeters significantly age toned. Front joint starting, with board just a touch tenderly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good. book.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A pleasing copy of Mary Margaret Busk's impressively detailed chronological history of Spain and Portugal. A bright first edition of this impressive history of Spain and Portugal. Printed in two columns, and with ten pages of chronological tables to the start of the work.Edited by English writer and translator Mary Margaret Busk, who provides the preface at the start of the work. Busk was married to an M.P. prone to gambling, and ultimately supported her family on the income she earned writing for Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, the Foreign Quarterly Review and the Athenaeum.Published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a group founded in 1926 with the aim of providing information to those unable to afford formal education, this is a wonderfully detailed history of the two countries from B. C. 1000 to A. D. 1814. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to spine. Rubbing to back strip and board perimeters. Hinges strained but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to title page and first few leaves, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Very Good. book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1833 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 392 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 392 Busk, M. M,Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1833 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 398 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 398 Language: English.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1833. 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: - 392, 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. 392 392.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1833. 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: - 396, 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. 396 396.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1833. 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: - 398, 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. 398 398.