Ernest Marwick (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Scottish Academic Press (1991) First Edition. Hardback (maroon boards with gilt titles to spine). No inscriptions, marks or stamps. Clean, crisp pages and tight binding. Practically MINT.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback copy, fine in fine jacket. HEAVY! OVERSEAS SHIPPING EXTRA AT ACTUAL COST!

Cloth. Condition: Very Good++. 1st Edition. (xix) + 491pp., maroon cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Spin ends a little bumped, very slight scuffing to page edges, clean internally, colour and bw illustrations. Dustjacket is unclipped, a bit creased and discoloured and worn round edges. Marwick was born in 1915 in Evie, Orkney, worked on the farm & then a bookshop. He began writin in his teens and later became a broadcaster for the BBC. Orkney's history, folklore, language and way of life are recreated in this collection of his work.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Galsworthy, Gay John (illustrator). First Edition. Some fading to spine of price-clipped dustwrapper resulting in only the author's name being visible, not the title (title was white on a light green background, so no great surprise there.), also minor creasing to edges of same. but otherwise a good clean tight copy of this hard-cover book. Part of the publisher's "Folklore of the British Isles" series, this book looks at folklore and customs in Orkney and Shetland. 215pp, b&w drawings at chapter heads. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Former owner's initials in pen to front inside cover. Otherwise clean. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: dw. Galsworthy, Gay John (illustrator). 1st. Dark green cloth-covered boards. Gold lettering on spine. Dustwrapper intact, but faded at edges and spine. Minor wear to edges of covers. A little faint foxing to endpapers. Contents VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Tall 8vo. Pp xv, 573. Illustrations. Original cloth. D/w. A fresh copy, virtually as new. Postage at cost.

Condition: Good. Exact ISBN match. Immediate shipping. No funny business.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9781841580487.

Hard. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages clean and bright, bookplate and inscription on front endpaper, light spotting on head of closed edge, boards tidy, shelf wear and rubbing to dust jacket. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 107 pages. Contributors include David Balfour, Eric Linklater, Edwin Muir, John Masefield, etc. First edition (first printing). A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. Short tears at top of jacket; front upper right corner of boards with a good-sized bump.

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First British Edition. But for some foxing to the end pages and yellowing of pages the book would be in very good condition. It includes "poems by: Bragi the Scald, Rognvald Kolson, Bjarni Kolbeinson, David Vedder, David Balfour, Walter T. Dennison, Duncan J. Robertson, Eric Linklater, Edwin Muir, Robert Rendall, John Masefield, etc., etc.".

London 1975, 215 pp., ill., dust jacket (code C-176).

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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. 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:- 12, 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. 12.