Harmar William (3 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Rare early 1858 edition (first edition was 1855). 824 pp. Illustrated with 150 engravings (including frontispiece) of which 6 are full page plates, 2 maps (one folding). Inscription on front free paper from Martin Andreas Sarles to William dated January 18 1858. There is also a signed photo of Martin Sarles inserted in front (he was a composer). Full red morrocco, 6 compartments to spine with tiltle tooled in gold, sculpted boards tooled in gold and blind stamped. All edges gilt, plain endpapers. Front board cracked and partly detached ¾ way up, back board still intact. Minor scuffing to corners and top of spine. Internally in good condition, pages clean. Fold out map is torn. The Zamorano 80 calls the work "A necessary reference book of San Francisco to the middle fifties, compiled mainly from newspapers and information received from pioneer citizens." Also, the work "not only gives an outstanding narrative history of San Francisco, but also supplies much information on mining and its impact on this instant city" Kurutz. The two maps are: "Map of San Francisco"; and "General Map Showing the Countries Explored & Surveyed by the United States & Mexican Boundary Commission in the years 1850, 51, 52 & 53, under the direction of John R. Bartlett. U.S. Commissioner". This latter is a significant map of the American west and northern Mexico, with much detail in the regions newly wrested from the Mexican Republic. Further details and images are available on request. book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1859 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 332 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: 332 Language: English.

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 1859. 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: : - 332, 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. 332 332.