Downer a R (61 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Running Recollections and How to Train: Being an autobiography of A. R. Downer, Champion Sprinter of the World, and Short Biographical Sketches of E. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. SB 150pp with 20 photographs 2019 N&MP Reprint of 1902 Original Edition Alfred Reynolds Downer was born at Shands Pen, May Pen, Clarendon a town in Jamaca , on January 23, 1873, and was baptised on June 1, 1873, by George William Downer, his uncle, then 'Island Curate' at St. Gabriel's, Four Paths, Clarendon. His parents were Walter Daley Downer and Mary Reynolds King, who had been married in Kingston in 1869. He was quite a sprinter according to Harry Pearson - 'The Jamaican-born Scot was the pre-eminent sprinter of the late-Victorian era.' Some of the first noted sprinters of Jamaican origin were Alfred R. Downer and G. C. Foster. Downer was Scottish national champion in the 100, 220, and 440 yards events for three consecutive years from 1893, but later lost his amateur status, preventing him from participating further. The author was born in Jamaica but raised in Scotland and sadly went insane and died in an asylum aged just 39. Book. …

Condition: Good. 150 pages. No dust jacket. Red pictorial cloth. Front endpaper has been removed. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Heavy splitting to rear spine joint. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Water marks to boards and spine.…

Condition: New. 2019. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . .

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Facsimile reprint of Gale & Polden edition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 160 pages. 7.36x4.72x0.35 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. 2019. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Small 8vo. 150 pages. Illustrated with black and white photos. Wear to corners and spine ends. Discoloration to spine. Also, Small whole 1" down from top of spine. Covers and heavily soiled. Dampstaining to front cover edge. Front and back endpaper and flyleaf soiled. Else, good condition. (Q2).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Not dated but apparently 1902 Believed First edition. Hardback. Red pictorial cloth gilt viii + 150 pages illustrated + 10 pages of illustrated puiblisher's adverts Near Very Good condition. No inscriptions. A very decent copy without major flaws.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Alfred Downer was Jamaican born but ran in Scotland and was one of the world's fastest men in the 1890s before being banned for professionalism. His autobiography includes tips on training as well as profiles of the leading sprinters of the Victorian era. 8vo. 150pp. Original illustrated red illustrated clothboards. covers worn and soiled, edges bumped, internally very good. …

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. No date circa 1902. pp. 150 + adverts, 20 b/w photographic plates. Original red cloth binding with black lettering, and decoration, bevelled edges to the boads. Binding good with a little general wear and rubbing, boards a little marked and rubbed, spine somewhat darkened with cloth nicked to head/tail of the spine. Contents clean and tight with strong hinges, paper lightly tanned, with a little general reading wear and few small marks, rear end paper and lower corner of last few pages slighly stained, no inscriptions, minimal foxing. A very good copy. Size: 8vo. Book. …

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. Editor(s): Boulton, Alan A.; Juorio, A. V.; Downer, R.G.H. Series: Experimental and Clinical Neuroscience. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 759. . 2011. Paperback. . . . .

Condition: New. pp. 500.

Condition: New. pp. 500.

Condition: New. This volume reflects the progress that has been made in the field of trace amines. Editor(s): Boulton, Alan A.; Juorio, A. V.; Downer, R.G.H. Series: Experimental and Clinical Neuroscience. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PSAN; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1930. . 1988. Hardback. . . . . …