Christy E V a (13 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition. Vintage Hardcover with original DJ, First edition 1947 Nicholson and Watson London/Brussels 88 pages. Good+, in a Good+ DJ. Minor shelf/edge wear to black cloth boards with gilt spine titles - corners lightly bumped. Only flaws are the front board has a slight bow to it and there is a hole at the top of page 15 that does not interfere with the text. Moderate shelf/edge wear, dust soiling and a sticker abrasion to fragile unclipped DJ - now in mylar. No previous owner markings - all pages are clean and unmarked. 60 illustrations.A very respectable copy in DJ.LOC-SSE-06.

First edition. Black cloth. 19 exercises at back. 88 pages. 60 illustrations. Section of B&W photo plates on slick paper. 4to. 10" x 7 5/8". Worn spot at top of spine. Clean text. Tight. no jacket. Good or better condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. First edition hardcover in black cloth covered boards with bumped spine ends and sharp tips. Hinges fine, endpapers lightly age-toned, 88pp text is crisp and unmarked. Has 60 illustrations. Dust jacket sunned and taped on frt panel, shows several small chips and color loss. A book of instruction based on 6 rides. Author taught riders during the war of 1914-1918, and also taught students to become instructors. Author invented the 'One-piece sidesaddle habit' and the 'Christy Stirrup.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. First edition hardcover in black cloth covered boards with bumped spine ends and sharp tips. Hinges fine, endpapers lightly age-toned, 88pp text is crisp and unmarked. Dust jacket sunned on frt panel, shows several small chips and color loss. A book of instruction based on 6 rides. Author taught riders during the war of 1914-1918, and also taught students to become instructors. Author invented the 'One-piece sidesaddle habit' and the 'Christy Stirrup.

Condition: Fair. 1947. First Published. 88 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Black and white photographic plates to centre of book with illustrated frontispiece. Slight cracking to gutters causing binding to be loose, however pages remain attached. Pages and plates are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Dent to top edge of front board. Scratches overall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. First Edition. Attractive 1st UK edition hardcover in red cloth covered boards with bright gilt spine title. Boards lightly bumped at extremities. Text tight and bright, hinges solid, 250pp heavy gauge leaves shows occasional foxing. Scarce, professionally reproduced dj in new mylar shows small bits of loss at periphery but still displays well. Wonderful, profusely illustrated compendium with approx 1/3 of the text devoted to side saddle riding. The author was appointed Military Riding Instructor during World War I.

Hardback. Published in 1947. With 60 Illustrations. A book of instruction based on 6 rides. The author, E. V. A. Christy, taught riders during the war of 1914-1918, and also taught students to become instructors and invented the 'One-piece sidesaddle habit' and the 'Christy' Stirrup. The book includes diagrams for riding exercises, with and without stirrups. Fair condition. Pages, spine, cover - sound and binding firm. Tanning on first and last pages, child's drawing on back endpage, inscription at top of page opp. Contents page, and one page has underlining in pen. No dust jacket.

Condition: Fair. London: Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd., 1932. 1st edition. 8vo Hardcover. Frontis+250pp+ads. B/W plates and text figures. Fair book and no dust jacket. Moderate edgewear. Boards soiled. Spine toned. Pages age toned. Hinges cracked. (horses, horseback riding, sports, animals) Inquire if you need further information.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Spine and boards rubbed and faded. Moderate scattered foxing.; 250 pages + frontispiece + plates + [6] pages advertisements. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 212 x 136mm. With a Foreword by Sir Charles Frederick. "It would, no doubt, cause many people astonishment to be told that the practice of horsemanship can be made a most valuable medium, not only for the physical, but also mental and moral, development of the child." - page 17.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 330. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1932 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 330.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 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: 180 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: 180 Christy, E. V. A.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 1932. 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:- 318, 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. 318.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1932] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2024 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 318, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 318.