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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. thick page board publication (1889,c 1865) thread bound on boards covered in brown pebble grain leather with gold gilt title to front cover, floral patterned end papers with well preserved front inner hinge and a small separation to the middle of the rear inner hinge, water mark to the outside edge of each page and the tissue guard for the frontispiece, title page water mark more pronounced.

See her entry in the Oxford DNB. The valediction of a letter, cut away for an autograph collector. On a slip of paper, around 7.5 x 1.5 cm. On lightly discoloured paper, with tear through signature, attached to piece of card with archival tape. Reads: 'Very sincerely yours / Ellen Wood'.

Condition: Very Good. Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 204 pp with monochrome line illustrations throughout. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone. Member of the P.B.F.A. ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 208 pages. 8.50x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Good. First Popular edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5ĵ''. First published in 1908. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the page edges and end papers. Good condition book in scarce Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small chips across the spine ends and corners, priced 2/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. LITERATURE 1926-1945.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A magnificent souvenir of a Romantic era joust, basically a re-enactment of the Medieval combat sport in keeping with the resurgent interest in the Middle Ages at the time. This tournament was sponsored by Lord Eglinton at his Scottish castle in 1839. That this massive book took four years to put together attests to its grandeur, as well as the ardor of Medievalism among the aristocratic elite. Elephantine Folio, 61 by 43 cm. Blank, title leaf, dedication leaf, six paginated pages, then 21 hand-colored plates, each with a tissue guard and a one or two page Description of the particular plate on a single leaf, until the last, or 21st numbered plate, which has a four page, or two leaf, Description, after which there are two unpaginated pages of "Concluding Remarks". The lettering of text on these pages is done mostly with blue type, with occasional red. The title and the plate leaves are of a card stock. The other leaves are of a more standard, but not light, paper weight, and the tissue guards are of a similar, minimally less, paper weight but a glossier stock. The plates capture, and probably improve upon, the spirit of the event, as they idealize the whole proceeding, with nary a misstep, all the costuming, just right, not a speck of dust or dirt to mar the beauty of the sport. However true these "reenactors' -- for that was what they were -- are faithful to the Medieval sport, our image of jousting tournaments is probably more influenced by the prettified imitation than the original, since books like this directly influenced Hollywood and the historic fiction genre more than the more esoteric surviving documents from the Middle Ages. The tournament reportedly drew an estimated 100,000 spectators, but it also was mocked and satirized in its day, especially by members of the Whig Party. Notwithstanding that, this pageant inspired others in its wake. In addition to the 21 numbered plates, the title page has a large hand-colored illustrated oval centerpiece (26 cm tall), surrounded by monotone decoration comprised of figures of men in armor and seraphs. All the descriptions begin with a decorated letter that is in itself an esquisite vignette. And not to be slighted, each of the color plates has, surrounding its primary richly colored illustration, a highly decorative frame that is populated with seraphs, human figures, foliate ornaments, escutcheons, weaponry, etc. etc. These frames, in contrast to the central illustration, are mostly black line drawings with a tinted background, but there are occasional bits of fuller color -- the coat-of-arms are generally rendered so -- and in a few of the frames, these full color pieces are quite numerous. Regarding the Dedication leaf, the dedication is to Archibald William Montgomerie, who was the Earl of Eglinton, as well as the holder of other titles, and was made by Edward Puckle. The gallery he headed at the time goes back to 1760 and remains to this day, now known simply as Colnaghi, with headquarters in Mayfair but branches in New York and other cities. Nixon (1802 - 1857) illustrated the novels of Sir Walter Scott, and not coincidentally, "Ivanhoe" apparently was the inspiration to stage this particular pageant. He is best known, though, as a designer of stained glass, and his work in this medium, done through a partnership of Ward and Nixon, can be seen most famously in Lincoln Cathedral. As to Eglinton himself, the tournament cost him dearly, as he depleted his coffers of almost everything to cover the massive losses incurred by the event. All edges gilt. Gilt lettering and decoration on cover bright. Two decorative bookplates mounted onto FEP. The book, besides being extra-large, is also extra-heavy -- 13 lbs. 8 ou. -- and thus expect a substantial amount of extra postage will be required to ship, especially internationally. Condition: Binding shows some wear, with bumped edge, a moderate level of spotting and other soiling, most pronounced on the pebbled cloth of front board, a.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. Reprinted from 1879 edition. 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 and contains approximately 21 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. 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 1842. 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: - 248, 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. 248 248.