James W Forster (17 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. PBO - Paperback Original (True 1st). 233 pgs. >>> Anthology of fourteen stories by Max Beerbohm, E.M. Forster, R.K. Narayan, W. Somerset Maugham, Mulk Raj Anand, Rudyard Kipling, Katherine Mansfield, Saki, Stephen Leacock, Arthur Conan Doyle, Henry Lawson, R.R. James, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Baron Corvo >> Minor cover creasing; minor shelf wear; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Illustrated Cover art! (illustrator). Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in slipcase in overall good condition with light general wear. Binding firm and square. clean throughout.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Fair reading copy. An insect has been chewing away at the back of the book, otherwise clean throughout. Cover art by John Richards.

Condition: MOLTO BUONO. NOTA:Copia priva di sopraccoperta / London - New York, J.M. Dent & Sons - E.P. Dutton & Co. cm.12x18,5, pp.XIII,(1),295,(3) + 8 di pubbl. ed., legatura ed. in tutta tela, titolo in oro al dorso, sopraccoperta fig. Collana Everyman's Library, 289 - Fiction. Edited by John Hadfield.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Thus. First thus (Ford-Smith Folio 76 #523). An exceptional copy. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1983 Hard Cover. xiv, 202 pp. Translated into English from the original Norwegian by James W. McFarlane, with woodcut illustrations by Peter Forster. Hamsun won the 1920 Nobel Prize in Literature for Growth of the Soil. This and other works were likely translated and published in response to him receiving the prize. "First published in 1894. a love story about Thomas Glahn, a lone hunter and ex-military man, who lives in the wilderness with his only companion, a dog called Aesop. The story is set in Norway. Glahn, who is also the narrator in the story, survives through fishing and hunting. He is not a social person and prefers staying in the wilderness. The author states that he has an animal-like resemblance and wears leather. Upon meeting Edvarda, the daughter of a merchant in a nearby town, they are both strongly attracted to each other, but neither understands the other's love. The author delves into the human psyche and reveals the different types of thoughts people have about others. Pan was hailed for the beauty of its descriptions of nature by contemporaries.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

1st printing. viii, 109 - 276 pp. 10" x 7-1/4" Contains "Hound Voice"; "John Kinsella's Lament for Mrs. Mary Moore"; "High Talk"; "The Apparitions"; "A Nativity" by W. B. Yeats; and "The Ivory Tower" by E. M. Forster. VG+ (head and tail of spine torn 1/2", slight cocking to volume). White and green decorative wrappers with red lettering to front and white lettering to spine.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 17 + 652pp. Cover loose at front internal hinge but content still well bound together. Interior in nice clean condition, Owner's name on fep. 12 plates (including 2 chromo-lithographs on Glaucoma.). See my other listings for more vols between the 1840's & 1973.

Condition: Very Good. First edition in publisher's original peach paper yapp wraps [soft back]. 10" x 7". Contains paginated printed pages of text [viii], 96, [x-xiv]-2. Illustrated throughout including a full page plate by Annabel Sprigge. Article by H. E. Bates is 'The Poems of John Clare'. Edges a little curled. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. LITERARY CRITICISM.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 17 + 652pp. Cover a bit worn but content still well bound together. Interior in nice clean condition, some top edges still uncut. Foundation lib bookplate inside cover. 12 plates (including 2 chromo-lithographs on Glaucoma.). See my other listings for more vols between the 1840's & 1973.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. James W. Forster. The Apocalypse Its Own Interpreter By the Application of a Sound and Ancient Rule for the Interpreting of Holy Scripture: To Which is Added a Short Series of Dissertations on Symbolical Prophecy, Its Nature and Design. Lon: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, 1853, xii, 481 pp. *** Forster was Archdeacon of Aghadoe, and Vicar-General of Limerick.the ancient rule is an intellectual tool for analyzing and understanding the Apocalypse as presented in the Bible, and knowing how to recognize signs of prophecy. In back is an addendum titled "The Apocalypse Arranged in Sections; and Distributed According to the Laws of Hebraic Parallelism." The book comes with a clear mylar protective cover. Small oval rubber stamp om front free end paper -- Caerdydd Ysgol Sabbothol Pewbroke Terrace. This book is in my inventory and the images are of this particular item. *** Bound in dark green-gray patterned cloth boards with paper label on spine. Covers have light wear and soil with some faint spotting. Paper label with one tiny chip (no loss). The contents are clean and complete in a good binding with one small doodle at top of half-title. Front hinge somewhat tender but still intact. VG+. *** 9 inches tall by 5.75 inches.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Octavo. P.167-239. Printed cream wrappers. Wrappers age-toned, bottom corners bumped, very good. "A Visit with E.M. Forster" by William Van O'Connor. *Voice as Vision* by W.D. Snodgrass. "Jean Stafford: The Expense of Style and the Scope of Sensibility" by Ihab H. Hassan. Poetry by William Belvin, Edgar Bowers, Charles Aufderheide, James Wright, Brewster Ghiselin, Henry Ayling, Howard Levant. Stories by Richard G. Stern, James B. Hall. Books by Ralph Freedman and Hazard Adams. Scarce.…

EA; ca 21x13 cm; (16) 357 Seiten mit 1 gest. Frontispiz und 1 mehrfach gefaltete Karte; Halbledereinband d. Zt. auf 5 echten Bünden mit etwas Rückenvergoldung (Einband an den Kanten stärker bestoßen, am oberen Kapital etwas eingerissen, Rückenschild mit Fehlstellen, Vorsätze etwas leimschattig, in der Vorrede zwei Blätter mit kleiner Verklebung, dort etwas Buchstabenverlust, die Karte mit kleinem Randeinriß; sonst guter Zustand) Beschreibt Cook's dritte und letzte Reise, noch vor der offiziellen Buchveröffentlichung erschienen. Dem Buch dürfte das englische Original "Journal of Captain Cook's last Voyage" von 1781 zu Grunde liegen, die erste Veröffentlichung nach der Reise, über dessen Autor Forster auch durch zahlreiche Korrespondenzen nichts erfahren konnte (siehe Vorwort). Der Autor war wohl John Rickman, Cooks 2. Lieutenant, der die Aufzeichnungen von Johan Ledyard, James Cook, W. Ellis und E. Newbery verwendet hat. Kein Versand nach Frankreich.…

First Edition. THE SCIENCE FICTION HALL OF FAME: VOLUME TWO A and B. The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of The Science Fiction Writers of America, Doubleday, 1973, first edition, some light brown staining to small areas of the top page edges with some modest bleed through, else just about fine in like dust-wrapper 's. Contributions by John W. Campbell, Jr., Robert A. Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, James Blish, Algis Budrys, Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, H. G. Wells, Jack Vance, E. M. Forster, Clifford Simak, Fred Pohl, James Schmitz, Poul Anderson, Jack Williamson, Eric Frank Russell, Theodore Sturgeon, et.al.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1889 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: 298 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: 298 Language: English.…

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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1807. 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 25, Pages:- 96, 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 25 96.…

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 1889. 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: : - 298, 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. 298 298.…