Edward Cholmeley (22 results)

Glazed Boards. Condition: As New. Reprint. Reprint of 1912 edition. Hard cover 8vo in glazed printed boards. As New and unread; no DJ, as issued. 305pp; illustrated in photos. Book.

HARD BACK RED. Condition: FAIR. JACKET: WORN DJ. general wear, cover scuffed, age-toned, some previous owner stamps throughout book. DATE PUBLISHED: 1944 EDITION: 115.

Condition: New. KlappentextIn 1910, Frank H. Melland and Edward H. Cholmeley undertook a remarkable journey from southern to northern Africa. While the general premise is that they traveled by bicycle, in reality, it was a more elaborate expedition than.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the heart of Africa, offering a captivating account of a journey undertaken in 1910. The author, a seasoned resident of Northern Rhodesia, embarks on a bicycle expedition through German East Africa, showcasing the continentââ â¢s diverse landscapes and cultures with a keen eye for detail. The narrative delves into the complexities of colonial life, navigating the interactions between European explorers and local tribes, highlighting the cultural practices and beliefs of the Watwaki and Wakuluwe people. The author meticulously documents the intricate social structures and spiritual traditions of these indigenous communities, contrasting their traditional beliefs with the arrival of Christianity and colonial influence. This journey serves as a rich tapestry of anthropological observation, providing a unique glimpse into the cultural landscape of Africa at the dawn of the 20th century. 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In 1910, Frank H. Melland and Edward H. Cholmeley undertook a remarkable journey from southern to northern Africa. While the general premise is that they traveled by bicycle, in reality, it was a more elaborate expedition than they let on and they partly walked, partly biked and had 'native porters' carry their gear, which required sixty bearers 'to carry a certain quantity of respectable clothing.drugs, carbide, cameras, books, five loads of spirit tanks, and other apparatus for the preservation of zoological specimens' which the duo considered 'for two travellers, by no means an excessive allowance.' This work highlights what extreme wealth can command-the pleasures and adventures of imperial voyeurism and curiosity in the colonial era. This edition is dedicated to Daniel Gutierrez-Sandoval, bicyclist and world traveler.

Condition: Fair. First Edition. Worn condition. Cover rubbed and marked. Ex-lib. Content in overall good condition. 230mm x 170mm (9" x 7"). xvii, 304pp + plates. 46 b/w plates and fold out map. 'Being an account of a journey on bicycles and on foot from Northern Rhodesia, past the Great Lakes, to Egypt, undertaken when proceeding home on leave in 1910'. Original tan hardback cloth cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, Corners bumped and a little worn, Top and bottom of spine bumped and worn, Internally in good condition, majority of pages crisp and clear, some edges / corners a little creased.

Hard Cover. No Jacket. Hard Cover. No Jacket. HB NODustJacket, NO DATE, early 1900s ??, VG-/VG-, AS-IS, Small Red patterned Cloth with Wear, Stains , Scuff , Soil & Tiny Chips Extremities, Interior some Looseness,Wear , FoXing,small Stains, some wrinkiling some pgs, 99 Pages, Gold gilt rubbed Wear Spine Cover, NODJ.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original faded light brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. The end papers are missing, corners and spine ends turned-in, the text block is clean and without any age toning or foxing. To the front paste down is a message by the author's wife 'To George Payne from Mrs Cholmeley Edward Dering in remembrance of this late Rector 1840?'. The Preface is dedicated to the 'Parishioners of Pluckley'. Member of the P.B.F.A. THEOLOGY & RELIGION.

large 8vo, 17+305 pages + cataloge, folding map, 45 plates : a journey on bicycles & on foot from Northern Rhodesia, past the Great Lakes, to Egypt in 1910, Czech page 194 "near the shores of Lake Tanganyika the pair bagged leopard and numerous crocodile, with chapters on hunting elephant in the Masindi District in Uganda. An interesting work of travel and sport."; hardback, rebound in half leather with raised bands, gilt letterin, matching boards, new end papaers, now FINE africa general african exploration rhodesia tanganyika uganda central africa big game hunting leopard elephant hunter.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of this entertaining illustrated account of Melland and Cholmeley's account of their voyage through Africa on bicycle. The first edition of this work.Frank Melland and Edward Cholmeley's account of their 1910 journey through Northern Rhodesia, past the Great Lakes, and to Egypt, undertaken on bicycles and on foot. An entertaining account.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding map, and forty-five plates.Collated, complete.Two pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with a damp stain to the front board. Light bumping to the spine and extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Prize label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some odd handling marks. Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A smart first edition of Melland and Cholmeley's account of their voyage through Africa on bicycles. First edition. With the inscription "from the authors family." Illustrated throughout with frontispiece, forty-five plates, and one folding map. Collated complete. Frank Melland and Edward Cholmeley's account of their 1910 journey through Northern Rhodesia, past the Great Lakes, and to Egypt, undertaken on bicycles and on foot. Written by Frank Hulme Melland and Edmund H. Cholmeley. Previously held in the library of David Walter Phillipson, a British archaeologist specializing in African archaeology. In the original brown cloth binding. Externally, smart with light bumping and rubbing to the extremities. Discolouration to the spine. A couple of small marks to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with light scattered spotting. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper and pastedown. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Very Good. book.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

First edition, 8vo, pp. xvii, [1], 305, [1]; folding map with route outlined in red, 46 plates showing 80 illustrations; original red cloth, gilt-stamped upper cover and spine, t.e.g.; Phillips Academy bookplate marked withdrawn, traces of pocket removal on rear pastedown, small withdrawn stamp on title page and rear pastedown, accession label removed from base of spine; lightly rubbed. Czech, Africa, p. 113: "Using bicycles as a break from the monotony of 'foot slogging,' Melland and Cholmeley set out from Kasama with the intention of traveling to the Nile. Passing through German East Africa near the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the pair bagged leopard and numerous crocodile . with additional chapters on hunting elephant in the Masindi District in Uganda. An interesting work of travel and sport complete with numerous bicycle breakdowns.".

Melland, Frank H. and Cholmeley, Edward H. Through the Heart of Africa. London: Constable & Company, LTD, 1912. First edition. Octavo. 305pp + 1p ad. Illustrated with b/w photos, folding map. Publisher's terra-cotta pictorial cloth, spine and front cover lettered and decorated in gilt, top edge gilt, deckled edges. . Spine darkened; boards rubbed, soiled and edgeworn; cloth torn to spine ends; covers starting; minor toning throughout. Very good.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1912 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: 435 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: 435 Frank Hulme Melland , Edward H Cholmeley.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1912 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: 431 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: 431.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

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 1912. 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: - 434, 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. 434 434.

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 1912. 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: - 435, 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. 435 435.