Caw William (11 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and times of Sir Walter Scott, one of the most celebrated authors in the English language. From his humble beginnings in Edinburgh to his rise as a literary giant, the book explores the influences that shaped his work and the impact it had on the world. Traveling through the landscapes that inspired Scott's most famous novels, the author provides a vivid glimpse into the historical and cultural context of his writing. The book examines Scott's complex personality, his struggles, and his triumphs, shedding light on the creative process behind some of the most beloved works of literature. Beyond its biographical focus, the book also delves into the literary significance of Scott's work, exploring themes of heroism, romance, and the human condition. The author analyzes Scott's use of language, his innovative storytelling techniques, and his enduring influence on subsequent generations of writers. This book is a captivating exploration of one of the most important figures in literary history, offering fresh insights into Scott's life, work, and the lasting legacy he left behind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. William McTaggart (illustrator). First Edition. 1917. First edition. xiv, 302pp. and 51 plates (1 in colour and 1 in-text). William McTaggart (1835-1910) was a Scottish landscape and marine painter. He is regarded as one of the great interpreters of the Scottish landscape and is often labelled the "Scottish Impressionist". This biography and appreciation of McTaggart's work has been written by Sir James Lewis Caw (1864-1950), a Scottish art historian, critic and gallery director. The book is bound in the original olive-green cloth covered boards with gold titling on the spine. The case of the book is in very good condition with slight fading to the spine. The contents are clean with no inscriptions. There is light foxing to the edges, light to moderate foxing to the endpapers, light foxing to the prelims and scattered light foxing to the text (the plates are on a different type of paper and are free from foxing). The list of plates gives the title, date and size of the illustration as well as the name of the owner. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large and fairly heavy book and extra postage may apply for delivery outside the UK.

Condition: Very Good Condition. 1st Edition. 8vo. A very nice 1st edition of a scarce Scottish Golf book, illustrated with turn of the century black and white plates. Red cloth, with titling and front-board seal in black. 68pp. Square tight binding. Clean interior. Spine lightly sunned. Sporadic foxing. Presents handsomely in a clear dust jacket of archival mylar.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, pp,xii,68, illustrated, red cloth with black titling to the spine and crest to the top cover, uncut, early name to the leading free endpaper, some scattered foxing, endpapers browned, spine a bit faded, old newspaper cutting loosely inserted, a not often seen item.

Decorated Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. King James VI Golf Club: Record and Records by William Caw (compiler), 1912. Illustrated and with fold-out map. 68 pages. Cover illustration of the seal of King James VI. Five men form the second golf club in Perth in 1858, the first being The Royal Perth Golfing Society, and begin to play their golf on the North Inch with thirty members. An excellent and under-rated club history with many incidents of the mid-1800s recounted. One such account relates how Young Tom Morris, age 13, was denied entry into a King James VI Golf Club-promoted tournament, ultimately won by his loving da, Old Tom. Enough visiting professionals were upset with Young Tom being denied, that a special one-on-one match was arranged. To no one's surprise, Morris won easily. It was also Old Tom Morris who in 1892 designed the additional six necessary holes to bring the links' total to 18. Included is a two-page color map of the Moncreiffe Island Golf Course. Red cloth covers clean and bright, no fading to spine. Original endpapers, no hinge damage, slight pastedown offset. Contents clean throughout, no foxing. Covers protected in mylar. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1903 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: 66 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: 66 Language: English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 52 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.12 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 52 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.12 inches. This item is printed on demand.

68 pp. Illustrated with plates from photos; double-page color map plan of the Moncreiffe Island Golf Course, original decorative red cloth. First Edition. The Club was founded in 1858 by local Perth gentlemen who wanted to form a club "whose interest would be more immediately associated with the Fair City than those of the Royal Perth Golfing Society, mainly composed of country gentlemen and then the only golf club in Perthshire. . Rare history. D&J C7810. Previously owned by Edinburgh public library's. Original boards, a few library stamps but still a very good copy.

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 1903. 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: : - 66, 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. 66 66.

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 1903. 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: : - 66, 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. 66 66.