Dalbertis L M (14 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's enthralling expedition to New Guinea in the 1870s, a time when the island was largely uncharted and shrouded in mystery. The authorââ â¢s journey is a testament to his thirst for adventure and his desire to explore the unknown. He meticulously documents his encounters with the diverse native tribes of the island, their customs, and their unique cultures. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these people, and their relationship with the European traders who sought to profit from the islandââ â¢s exotic resources. The author's keen observations offer valuable insights into the complexities of colonial encounters, the cultural differences between the peoples of Europe and New Guinea, and the impact of early European exploration on the lives of the native population. The book's detailed accounts of the author's encounters with these tribes, and his explorations of the island's lush, teeming forests, paint a vivid picture of a world both beautiful and challenging, offering an unparalleled look into the history of early European exploration of the island and the lives of its inhabitants. 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.

souple. Condition: Assez bon. 1 vol.in-12 br., 64 gravures et 4 cartes, Librairie Hachette et cie , Paris, 1883, 376 pp. et 8 pp. de catalogues. Etat satisfaisant (couv. frottée, bon état par ailleurs). Peu courant en exemplaire d'époque. L'auteur était un naturaliste italien qui découvrit de nombreuses espèces animales en Nouvelle-Guinéee, encore largement inexplorée. Plusieurs espèces portent d'ailleurs son nom. Langue: Français.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Second edition. Two volume set. 21.5 x 13.5 cm. Octavo. xii 424pp, xii406pp. Frontispiece. Volume 1 illustrated with 4 chromolithograph plates of birds and 36 additional full page engravings and vignettes, complete. Volume 2 with 29 plates or vignettes as well as a color fold-out map in the rear "Fly River". Stated second edition, which is the first American edition printed with the second English edition sheets. Bound into worn brown library binding. There are numerous stamps and and stickers including to all of the chromolitho plates. The front gutter of volume 1 is cracked. In volume two, the gathering comprising pp 161-224 has been miss-bound to be after page 240 and the plate that's noted as being opposite page 327 is actually at page 160. All pages present. A working set of this rare work.

Rebound in half leather. x,424;x,406pp. Four fine colour plates of New Guinea birds, numerous b/w plates and b/w.ills. in the text. Large folding map at the end of vol.2. Some foxing else a very good copy. 1st ed. Very Scarce. The set. D'Albertis was an Italian naturalist and explorer who in 1875, charted the Fly River in Papua New Guinea. During this, he was involved in skirmishes with the various.

Rebound in half leather. x,424;x,406pp. Four fine colour plates of New Guinea birds, numerous b/w plates and b/w.ills. in the text. Large folding map at the end of vol.2. Some foxing else a very good copy. 1st ed. Very Scarce. The set. D'Albertis was an Italian naturalist and explorer who in 1875, charted the Fly River in Papua New Guinea. During this, he was involved in skirmishes with the various.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. SECOND Edition, lt. blue cloth, good plus. Both volumes a little shaken, foxed on top edge, less on foreedge, spines darkened. Books were bound with signatures stapled rather than sewn, and this is not a good idea; the staples are rusted, and some signatures are loosening. Moderate foxing in text at beginnings and ends. All plates and maps are present, but the folding map in rear of vol. 2 (with hand-colored routes and rivers) has been repaired with packing tape, now replaced with archival tape, but stained brown where the old tape was. 424 + 422 pp., index in vol. 2.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. L. M. d'Albertis La Nouvelle Guinée Ce que j'ai fais ce que j'ai vu. Librairie Hachette & Cie, 1883. Format : 18/12. VIII + 376 pages. Illustré de 64 gravures & 2 cartes. Rousseurs éparses à l'intérieur. Reliure moderne demi-toilée bon état.

London: Sampson Low, . 1880. Royal thick 8vo. Later illust. half calf with orig. spine strips (marked and faded). Spines uniformly gilt titled and illust (slightly marked). Complete with numerous full-page plates 4 of which depict beautifully coloured New Guinea birds, text-illusts., portr., and fold. map. New endpapers. Fold. map at end of Vol. II torn. Previous owners stamp on front free endpaper of Vol. I. Light foxing on prelim. pages of Vol. I and last few pages of Vol. II. Some light foxing sporadically throughout, not affecting plates. 1st edition. Scarce.

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 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1881. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 456, 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. Volume 2 456.

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 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1881. 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, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 476, 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. Volume 1 476.

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 [1881] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2019 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. 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, Vol: - Volume 2, Pages 456, 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}. Volume 2 456.

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 [1881] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2019 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. 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, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages 476, 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}. Volume 1 476.