Gibbs Jerome (12 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the voyages and battles of the Portuguese in India during the reign of King Emmanuel. Told through an historic lens, the author leads us through the brilliant tapestry of Portuguese discoveries, from the coast of Africa to the furthest parts of China. Readers will learn about the battles on land and sea that shaped this era, including the sieges, betrayals, and other exploits. The depth of the author's research gives the reader a rich description of the culture and customs of the native peoples, the political landscape, and the religious differences that shaped allegiances during this era. The author explores the discovery of Brazil and the wars with the Moors, providing fresh insights into this dynamic chapter of human history. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 1st English-language edition, 1932, published by the Julian Press of Newark. Authorized translation by Jerome Gibbs. From the collection of sociologist Ira L. Reiss, with his ink stamp on front paste-down. Dr. Reiss was a pioneering researcher and educator whose work, primarily at the University of Minnesota and as a charter member and director of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sex, aimed to broaden the theoretical and scientific framework used in the study of human sexuality, the family and gender roles. x, 349, [1]pp. Minor wear to edges. A very good hardcover copy. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. Near VG. Oblong 8vo, 120pp, printed wrappers. 1 of 750 stated copies of this uncommon Kontexts volume, this from the collection of contributor Opal Louis Nations. Contains work by global localists of an experimentational bent. Unmarked copy, some soil and spotting to covers and first and last pages. Not Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Minor wear to the boards. Sound binding. Clean interior pages. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo. .Gathered at the Institute for Sexual Science in Berlin. Advanced Sexual Science Series. Authorized Translation. Publishers burgandy cloth, with Sexual Science Series blind stamped on front board. Title in gilt on red spine label. Top-edge in dark red. x, 349 p.p. With [3] plates of illustrations. A translation of the first three chapters of vol. 3 of Magnus Hirschfeld's [1868-1935] Sexualpathologie. Hirschfeld was a German physician and founder of the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee in 1897, the world's first organization for gay rights. Some scuffs and scratches to boards. Light wear to tips with slight bumping at corners. Spine-ends bumped. Pages lightly browned. Ownership signature to front pastedown. Heavy offsetting to endpapers. Inner hinges starting. Interior clean, crisp.

Hardback. Condition: G++. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Full leather. Spine with raised bands. Covers have gold frames. Volume 1 Title page, dedication leaf and p1-376, Volume 2 title page and p1-388. (Collated complete) Browning to edges of endpapers and first and last few leaves. Minor old worm damage to bottom margin of pages 175-388 of Volume 2 and to rear cover. Covers and spines are reasonably clean but a bit worn and there are no title labels. Joints and hinges worn and covers mostly holding (fairly well) by strings. ?Contemporary armorial bookplate of Townley featuring their arms (Argent, on a fesse sable, a cinquefoil or, in chief three mullets of the second) in wreaths of flowers etc but not their name. From the library of Town Head House (Windermere).

Hardcover. Condition: vg. First English language edition. Large octavo. [4], 376, [2], 388pp. Modern half calf over marbled paper covered boards, with gold lettering and ruling on spines. All edges green. Gibbs' scarce English version of Osorio's important history of Portuguese exploration, featuring Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Cabral, Albuquerque, and others. Osorio was well-regarded in his day as a stylist of Latin, earning the sobriquet 'the Portuguese Cicero.' Previous owner's stamp on inside of each title page. Binding and interior in overall very good condition.

Leather. Condition: Good. First Edition in English. .of those Countries, and a particular Account of the Religion, Government, and Customs of the Natives. Including also, Their Discovery of the Brazils, and Their Wars with the Moors. Gibbs' scarce English version of Osorio's important history of Portuguese exploration, featuring Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Cabral, Albuquerque, and others. Osorio was well-regarded in his day as a stylist of Latin, earning the sobriquet 'the Portuguese Cicero'. First edition in English. Two volumes bound in period brown calf, red leather labels. Worn & frayed, hinges cracked but sound, heads of spines chipped, part of the label of volume two missing; catalogue clipping describing the set pasted inside front cover of volume 1, ink name & date (Nov. [19]43) in each volume, minor damage to endsheets, pencilled bookseller's notes inside rear, bookseller's label in rear of each volume; some staining to early/late pages; bookplate in volume one (see below), evidence of bookplate removal in volume two. Interesting provenance: volume one bears an armorial bookplate of severe simplicity: a blackletter 'E' under an Earl's coronet of five pearls - no doubt were one of sufficient breeding one would know exactly who that was. There were, as far as we can tell, three Earls 'E': Essex, Exeter & Euston. Essex was known to use an 'SX' sigil, but not necessarily exclusively; interestingly, it was Essex who carried off Osorio's extensive library when he sacked Faro in 1596, much of which ended up at the Bodleian; perhaps a later Essex completed the circle when he acquired Osorio's book. Size: 5¼" by 8¼".

London: A. Millar, 1752. Including exploits of great Portuguese explorers such as Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Cabral, and Albuquerque. First English edition, translated from the Latin of 1581. See Brunet p. 391. Sabin 57807. Bound in full polished calf. Covers of both volumes detached but present. Scarce in the trade. The set. Two volumes, 21 cm. (2 - Dedication), 376; 388 pp. Including exploits of great Portuguese explorers such as Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Cabral, and Albuquerque. First English edition.

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 2015, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1752. 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:- 384, 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 1 384.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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, DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. Original edition was published in [ [1752] ] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2025 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 384, 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 1 384.