Captain Edward Evans (11 results)

Condition: Good. 1st edition. Boards have little wear. Pages tanned with spotting. DJ has tears and loss to edges with light toning and some marks.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. W. Collins Sons; London, 1921. Hardcover. Second Impression. A Good, blue cloth binding with red lettering on spine, binding intact, some handling/scuff marks to boards, some warping to front board buckram, stress crease to spine, some edge/corner wear, few small dents along board edges, deckle fore-edge and bottom text block edge, few uncut pages, some dog-eared pages, age toning to pages, moderate discoloration to pastedowns/endpapers, few chips and tears to contents page, spine buckram separating from backing material, mild biblichor, crimping to a bit frayed spine edges, maps intact, without Dust Wrapper. A good and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 283pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site, actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

Blue Cloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. xiv, 284 pages, [6 pages of advertising], frontispiece portrait, 3 folding maps, 1 folding plan. Dark blue cloth covers with author's name and title printed in red on spine. Wear at top and bottom of spine, one map has a closed tear, old name on front endpaper. This is the 5th impression of the first edition, published January 1922, identical with the first impression.Rare.

hardcover. Condition: Good. With dust jacket. Undated. Presentation book plate on front end paper dated 1935. Map fully intact. Photograph available on request.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback, in good condition, with minor wear or discolouring to book covers and page edges. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. November 1921 SECOND PRINTING (same month as first printing) of First UK Edition. Original blue cloth with red lettering spine. This book is the same format as the first printing in every way except for the printing information on the verso of the title page and the 6 pages of ads at the end. It has the same contents (other than the aforementioned differences), same binding, same cover stamping, same size as that of the first printing. The book has clean covers, cracking between frontispiece photo and title page which is common for the early printings (but binding is solid and not loose or shaken (nowhere close to breaking apart), puckering on front cover near spine but no puckering on spine or rear cover (puckering of cover cloth for the early printings is very common), some browning to EPs but no browning on text pages, some minor foxing spots towards front of book but most pages free of foxing, complete with all pages and maps (but lacking the rare dust jacket as previously noted), maps are in fine condition except the largest one has a 3cm tear at the bottom area of the stub, old owner name neatly penned to FFEP otherwise no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, rubbed spine ends with 1cm tear bottom spine cloth, 4cm wrinkle to cloth lower area of spine. A fairly nice example of this book which often suffers significant condition problems. The book measures 229mm tall x 155mm and has 283 + [1] + [6] pages, frontis portrait with tissue guard, folding hut plan, 2 folding and 1 double-page maps. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine (dulled) and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains portrait frontispiece, 327 pp with 15 full-page monochrome archive photographs throughout. Rubbing to the boards, contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. FIRST WORLD (Great) WAR.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Blue covers with dulled red lettering and outline on the spine, gilt stamp on lower part of spine, corners are bumped, spine ends are scuffed, mall frayed area on upper top edge. Cloth is lightly rubbed and is lifting adjacent to front joint. Binding is sound except that half-title together with the frontis and protective tissue leaf are detached, "Tracks of Terrra Nova" map is detached. Previous owner's bookplate laid in on inside of front cover and "Geography and Travel" stamped in purple on lower inside corner, gift note for "Xmas /21" on darkened free front end-paper. Uncut (untrimmed) pages are slightly darkened but are otherwise clean. The large fold-out map has a short marginal tear at the gutter (not affecting the printed area), the fold-out maps and plan are otherwise clean and intact. Fourth Impression, December 1921. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 61121011045. All our books are sent by tracked mail.

xiv,284,(6) pp. Octavo. Original blue cloth with red lettering on spine. Untrimmed foredge. Vertical old mild crease on the rear board. Corners slightly bumped. Gravure frontispiece portrait. A touch of spotting on the first few leaves. 3 folding maps. 1 folding plan. Spine unfaded. A better than normal copy of the book, being clean except for the first few leaves. Rosove 117, Spence 432, Taurus collection. 83 The first edition is uncommon as the book was reprinted in a number of formats. Captain Evans was a popular figure after the War and this led to many reprints.

Full Morocco - Prize Binding. Condition: Very Good. xiv, 284 pp. Frontis and three double-page black and white maps. Full morocco prize binding with gilt crest of RGS Newcastle and gilt lettering, ruling and devices to spine. All edges gilt. Prize bookplate. Foxing to extremities, though internally quite clean, with only prelims and final leaves affected. 8vo. Prize Binding.

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 1928. 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:- 334, 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. 334 334.