Horn Trader Lewis Ethelreda (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.75.

Hard Cover: Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. *Attractive 1st edition in dustcover* Book is square, well-bound, and unmarked. Green cloth with orange & gold details; some corner bumps and a lightly toned interior. Dustjacket unclipped, venerable, whole, and worn with scuffs, dings chips -- all in all about 95% present. Pictures available on request. We ship daily. Out to you w/tracking.

Condition: Good. 7th impression. Cloth, VG. 320pp, b/w frontis, spine a little sunned, cloth rubbed & slightly tired looking, otherwise a nice copy. The first volume of Trader Horn's autobiography, detailing his days as an Ivory merchant in the 1870s on the West Coast of Africa. The work details his exploits, including rescuing slaves & in particular his saving of a princess who has been held captive. The book is of its time, with many casual references to shooting big game, although Trader Horn does have a genuine respect of the African people. Alfred Aloysius Smith [ 1861 - 1931 ]. 600 grams.

Hard cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. "Alfred Aloysius "Trader" Horn (born Alfred Aloysius Smith; 1861â??1931) was an ivory trader in central Africa. He wrote a book, Trader Horn, detailing his journeys. The book also documents his efforts to free slaves; meet the founder of Rhodesia, Cecil Rhodes; and liberate a princess from captivity".

Condition: Good. 1st edition. Cloth, VG. 320pp, b/w frontis, some spotting to the last pp, edges of boards rubbed & bumped. The first volume of Trader Horn's autobiography, detailing his days as an Ivory merchant in the 1870s on the West Coast of Africa. The work details his exploits, including rescuing slaves & in particular his saving of a princess who has been held captive. The book is of its time, with many casual references to shooting big game, although Trader Horn does have a genuine respect of the African people. Alfred Aloysius Smith [ 1861 - 1931 ]. 600 grams.

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First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 319 pages; Physical desc. : 319, [1] p. : front. (port. ) 1 plate, map ; 21 cm. Subject: Africa, West -- Description and travel. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 319 pages; Physical desc. : 319, [1] p. : front. (port. ) 1 plate, map ; 21 cm. Subject: Africa, West -- Description and travel. 1 Kg.

Green Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Frontispiece (illustrator). 1st Edition. 279 Pp. Green Cloth, Gilt Lettering, Orange Decorations. Wear But No Fraying, Gilt Lettering Bright But Spine Lettering Showing A Little Wear, Hinges Solid, Former Owner's Name On Front Pastedown. No Dj. Albert Schweitzer Built His Forest Hospital At Lambarene On The Site Of Trader Horn's African Home.

Hardcover. Octavo, Two volumes. In Fair plus condition with Fair dust jackets. Spines are tan with black print. Dust jackets in mylar, have edgewear with small tears at spine ends and flap corners, toning to spine, peripheral toning. Prices unclipped: "$4.00" (Vol. 1), "$3.50" (Vol. 2). Boards in green cloth with gold print. Wear to spine caps and corners. Text blocks have tinted top edge. Illustrated with b&w frontispieces (portraits) in each volume, maps on endpapers. CONTENTS: Vol. 1. Trader Horn / with a foreword by John Galsworthy (1927; Eleventh printing; tanning to endpapers and preliminary pages, inscription in ink on half-title page, owner name stamp on page 1, intermittent spine breaks; viii, 302 pages) - Vol. 2. Harold the Webbed, or, The Young Vykings / with a foreword by William McFee (1928; 275 pages). [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. 1372155. FP New Rockville Stock.

Soft Cover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. First Penguin. VG+/VG+. 12mo. original printed paper wraps (a trifle rubbed, paperstock a little tanned, some spotting) in dustwrapper priced 6d net (slightly rubbed & frayed, spine a little toned, occ. spots); pp. 278, [6 (pubs. advts.)], with illustrations. A very good copy.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1927. 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: - 328, 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. 328.