James Yonge Akerman (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. George Cruikshank (illustrator). Undated, c1840. Original red cloth, elaborately lettered and blocked in gilt; all edges gilt. Rebacked with half of original backstrip relaid, endpapers replaced. Frontispiece and title page heavily browned, other plates (with tissue guards) browned on margins, good. Both titles appeared independently in 1830, and were issued together (the link being Cruikshank's illustrations) in 1840. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A complete two volume set uniformly bound in half leather hardback bindings with matching gilt lettered labels at the spines. Firm and square, strong joints, just rubbed and moderately worn. Contents toned and browned, an old now faded stain to a few pages in volume 2, and a former owner name at the endpapers, nonetheless very good indeed. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Size: 8vo (220mm x 140mm). Collation: pp. [2], xxi, [1], 506; [2], 512; engraved vignette title pages, complete with 22 engraved plates drawn and engraved by Henry A. Ogg. Thus a very good set of books.

First Edition. First edition, 16mo, pp. [12], 60; original green cloth, printed paper label on upper cover; small accession mark at the bottom of the front cover and spine; all else very good. Kennedy 11095; Vancil, p. 5.

First Edition. First edition, 2 vols., 8vo, pp. [2], xxi, [1], 506; [2], 512; engraved vignette title pages, 22 engraved plates drawn and engraved by Henry A. Ogg; neat and unusual early paper repairs to pp. 361-364 in vol. II, otherwise a near fine copy in original green cloth, gilt lettering on spine. Akerman (1806-1873) was early in life secretary to William Cobbett; a renown numismatist, he is credited with having started the "Numismatic Journal" and the Numismatic Society of London, both of which continue to prosper.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1831 edition. 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. Pages: 341 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. 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: 341 James Dalton, John Yonge Akerman, George Cruikshank.

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 1831. 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: - 341, 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. 341 341.