Formidable (11 results)

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Cover is in good to fair condition, pages are all there and in good orders, back of book starting to come away from binding.The story of what happened to this belief (different elements would meet and merge harmoniously. This belief was- almost literally- the cornerstone of their house.); how it was tried, how it failed- and how it succeeded. Into Emily's hitherto restricted circle are suddenly catapulted not only Pellegrino and Simonetta whom she has admired at a distance without identifying them, but David Salomont- brilliant, suave and ambitious- and Brian Collins- hearty, headstrong and vigorous. Emily's grandmother, "Old Mrs. Forbes," a magnificent but formidable matriarch who is apt to overshadow everyone with whom she comes in contact, is the only one of Emily's relatives who recognizes the magnitude of the task the bride has undertaken. She makes mistakes, some of them serious, as she gropes her way into the world that is strange to her. She learns the full meaning of love in a hard school and, in the course of her progress, she meets with disillusionment and tragedy. But, as she continues to grow in stature, wisdom and loving-kindness, she conquers both. In the end, she emerges not only as a triumphant but a glorious figure, one of the most moving as well as one of the most courageous that Mrs. Keyes has ever created. Roger's development is as arresting as his young wife's. When the story starts, he is immature, inexperienced and insecure. He recognizes all too well his limitations both as a lawyer and as a lover; and his close association with men who are more brilliant and more compelling than he is not only arouses natural jealousy, but at times brings about crushing despair. Attorneys at law who remember their own introduction to a jury will smile rather wryly at the account of Roger's first day in court, for their amusement will inevitably be tinged with sympathy; and men who have eventually become great figures in their chosen profession, what ever this may be, as well as those who are still hoping and striving to do so, will find a challenge and a promise in the great scene which, at terrible cost, crowns his career and gives his best friend freedom to love and live. ld Mrs. Forbes," a magnificent but formidable matriarch who is apt to overshadow everyone with whom she comes in contact is the only one of Emily's relatives who recognizes the magnitude of the task the bride has undertaken. She makes mistakes, some of t (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. c1947. Worn covers Posted within 1 working day. Royal Mail Tracked 24 to UK. Tracked Airmail worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Condition: Very Good. 12 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 23 cms. Category: Cornhill Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 9 pages, illustrated. The Wide World Magazine (1898-1965) captured the thrill of real-life adventure, bringing readers daring tales of exploration, survival, and discovery from across the globe. From treacherous expeditions to remote lands to gripping escapes from danger, it showcased the spirit of adventure that defined its era. The magazine also documented historical events and emerging travel trends, immersing readers in the unknown. With vivid illustrations and detailed narratives, it inspired generations to dream of far-off places, embodying the belief that "Truth is stranger than fiction." A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Illustrator: W. H. Holloway. Category: Wide World Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). W. H. Holloway (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Undated but 1947. Light signs of use. D/w rubbed and chipped with some loss to bottom of spine. See my images. VG+ Hardcover in Good d/w.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Ex libris, Oxford University stamp. DJ in archival cover, edge wear, chips.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First American Edition. DJ in archival cover, chip, edge wear. Prior owner signature.

Paris, 1966, rivista di 98 pp. cop. ill. a colori.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: Very good. 1st UK, 1st impression. Scarce account of the workings of H.M.S. Formidable during the Second World War. Book has no markings or inscriptions; some isolated foxing only to the text block front edge. Publisher's blue boards clean and tidy with just a little surface scratching.…