Hubert Sheane (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Facsimile Reprint. 352pp +index,octavo, illustrated. A fine copy in brown cloth. Name stamped on front and rear fly leaves.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the culture and traditions of the Awemba people, who lived on the Tanganyika Plateau in Zambia during the early 1900s. The author lived among the people for a decade and provides a detailed account of their everyday life, beliefs, and customs. The book also delves into the broader history of the region, including the slave trade and the arrival of European colonizers. The author's insights offer a unique perspective on a society that has since undergone significant change, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage and understanding the complexities of colonialism. 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.…

8vo. xxii, [ii] bibliography, 360pp, 40 plates, multifolding map. Original pictorial blue cloth gilt, uncut/partly unopened. Extremes very slightly rubbed, eps browned, slightly spotting to prelims. Ex-Newcastle University Library with usual evidence.

First edition. Plates. Folding Map. 8vo (9 x 5 3/4 inches), pages xxiii:352, original dark blue cloth blocked in gilt. Tear to folding map but no loss. Some wear to fore-margins of prelims. crack at one inner gutter. Tanning to prelims. Foxing to tissue guard of frontispiece. Contemporary gift inscription on front free endpaper. Overall good and not ex-library.…

First Edition. First impression. Octavo (23cm). Origiinal green cloth, titled in gilt on spine, with gilt pictorial device to front cover; xxiii,360pp; frontispiece and 39 leaves of photographic plates (halftones) not reckoned in pagination; large folding map. Faint call number inked in white at base of spine; numerous blind-embossed stamps of the N.Y. State Traveling Library (defunct), with red ink "withdrawn" stamp at base of dedication leaf; remnants from removed bookplate to front pastedown. Despite markings, a sound, complete copy including the folding map; Good or better. With the ownership signature of African-American historian and educator Adelaide Cromwell (1919-2019) on front free endpaper.…

London, Arnold, 1911. Untrimmed in orig. full cloth. Central gilt vignette on front board. Frontispiece. XII, (2), 360 pp., 39 plates, folded map. A few leaves clumsily opened. Clean and fine. First edition.

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 1911. 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: - 478, 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. 478 478.…