Jesse Rev William (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The book has sound hinges and is not cocked. All pages are clean, unmarked and undamaged. Exterior covers and spine are mostly clean but there is a small patch of soiling at the upper right corner of the front cover and a few reddish marks on the spine. Corners are not bumped and there is no rub wear to edges. It will be bubble-wrapped and carefully packed in a sturdy box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "President's Message"; "Welcome to INDYPEX"; "The American Philatelic Congress, Inc."; "Chronological Chart of American Philatelic Congress Books"; "Past Presidents of the American Philatelic Congress"; "Recipients of Congress Awards"; "Report of the 47th American Philatelic Congress" by Diane D. Boehret; "Philately and Murder" by Rev. Charles M. Fitz; "The One Sen Blue of Japan 1872--A Skillful Forgery" by Michael E. Ruggiero; "Over a Century of Stamp Collecting" by Earl P.L. Apfelbaum; "Building a Representative Collection of Portuguese East Africa Postal History" by Stephen S. Washburne; "Rattlesnake Island: The Only Local Post" by William R. Schultz; "Mobile Cadet Brown" by Kenneth Whittle; "Franqueado S. Buenav: Registry Stamps, Spanish America, 1836-37" by Zaven M. Seron, M.D.; "Stamps on Stamps: the Logical Topical" by Bunny Kaplan; "Glasgow's Most Famous Murder Case, and Its Most Famous Postmark" by Herman Herst, Jr.; "The German Navy in the Boxer Rebellion" by Jesse and Diane Boehret; "Organizing A State Postal History Society" by Raymond W. Ruthrauff, Sr.; "Charlottesville, Virginia: Handstamped Postal Markings 1845-1870" by Lowel S. Newman; "Confessions of a Stamp Columnist" by Jack Kiser and "Editor's Comment" by Raymond W. Ruthrauff, Sr. and Nancy Kiser.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. William Hole (illustrator). L.T. Myers, No Place Identified. c1915 and 1916. Hardcover. Edition/Printing not stated. The first 496 pp are Life of Christ (c1915) and the last 53 are Questions and Answers on the Life of Christ (c1916). Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good; shelfwear to board edges, spine, and spine shoulders; light dust soiling to textblock top; slight fading to textblock tinting. No DJ. Black grained leather boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine and front board. Clean Internals. Interior hinges are sound and not split. Black endpapers. 550 pp (497 pp + 53 pp) 8vo. 100+ Polychrome, monochrome, and pen and ink drawings illustrate the Life of Christ. The aim of this book is to tell the story of Jesus Christ in a manner that will be attractive to the young and old, to children and their teachers but not childish but simple to keep it interesting. No imaginary scenes or conversations have been introduced. The order of events follows the four gospels and their contents raising no questions concerning miracles or the relative values of different portions of the record. A clean very presentable copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Small octavo in green cloth binding. Illustrated with hand-tinted illustrations. Condition: insect damage to spine cloth; else good. Pages: xxiv, 416 and 32-page publisher's list.

Full Calf. Condition: Near Fine. Later Edition. Finely bound in stamp-signed Riviere and Son binding of dark green full polished calf, the back with red morocco labels and ornate gilt decorations, marbled end papers with ornate gilt inner dentelles, top edge gilt. Near Fine, the covers with a few faint rubs. xxiv, 416 pp. with 40 engravings. An uncommon later edition of this classic of natural history, WorldCat locates only two libraries with holdings.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A profusely illustrated edition of Gilbert White's collection of letters and naturalist findings. A later edition, first published in 1789 by the author's brother.In the original Henry Bohn Illustrated Library green cloth binding.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and 40 engraved plates. Collated, complete.The work is a compilation of Gilbert White's letters to other naturalistsThomas Pennant and Daines Barrington, whilst the 'Naturalist's Calendar' compares phenology observations made by White and William Markwick of the first appearances in the year of different animals and plants.His work has been seen as an early contribution to ecologyand in particular tophenology. The book has been enjoyed for its charm and apparent simplicity, and the way that it creates a vision ofpre-industrialEngland.This edition has supplementary notes by Sir William Jardine, and is edited by Edward Jesse. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart. Fading to spine, with bumping to the head and tail. Fading to top edge. Front hinge strained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Previous owner's bookplate and ink inscription to rear of frontispiece. Very Good. book.

Blindstamped cloth. Condition: Very Good. 8vo. xxiv, 416 pp. With 40 hand-colored illustrations and steel engraved frontis. The lovely animal plates are similar to those found in Jardine. Frontis has foxing. Otherwise, but for occasional light and trivial soiling, a clean and tight copy. Some fading of gilt decoration on spine. Repair along front gutter. Darkening along both gutters. Wear along spine tips.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A lovely full calf edition of this important work of natural history from Gilbert White, illustrated with forty engraved plates. First published in 1789, this important work has been in print continuously since that date.Illustrated with forty plates.Collated, complete.This is a collection of letters documenting the natural history of the area around Selborne, written by Gilbert White to other prominent antiquarians and natural historians of his time.The work was well received upon its publication, and has continued to be widely read well into the twentieth century. Fans of the work include the likes of Virginia Woolf, John Ruskin, Charles Darwin, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It is generally considered to be a classic of nature and antiquarian writing.With the bookplate of Philip Edmondson to the verso of the front free endpaper, and a contemporary inscription to a front blank.An attractive copy of this important work. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. A touch of rubbing to joint heads, otherwise externally excellent. Boards a touch age toned to perimeters. Head of rear joint starting, with board firmly held. Bookplate to verso of front free endpaper, inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, but with instances of significant spotting to plates, and to pages surrounding plates. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A profusely illustrated edition of Gilbert White's collection of letters and naturalist findings. A later edition, first published in 1789 by the author's brother.In the original Henry Bohn Illustrated Library green cloth binding.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and 40 engraved plates. Collated, complete.The work is a compilation of Gilbert White's letters to other naturalistsThomas Pennant and Daines Barrington, whilst the 'Naturalist's Calendar' compares phenology observations made by White and William Markwick of the first appearances in the year of different animals and plants.His work has been seen as an early contribution to ecologyand in particular tophenology. The book has been enjoyed for its charm and apparent simplicity, and the way that it creates a vision ofpre-industrialEngland.This edition has supplementary notes by Sir William Jardine, and is edited by Edward Jesse. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Fading to spine, with light bumping to the head and tail. Odd mark to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting, most significant to the front and rear. Very Good. book.

Full Calf. Condition: Very Good. Lovely full-calf binding, with gilt centerpiece figure of a bird, a subtle blindstamped perimeter band, animal figures in gilt placed in spine compartments. The calf itself has a pleasing and warm speckling that sets it apart. 8vo. 19 by 12.5 cm. xxiv, 416 pp. Many engraved plates. Occasional light foxing, but mostly clean. Slight, even warping of the boards, but other than light wear, the binding has an uncommon freshness to it.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1820 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: 154 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: 154 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 1820. 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: : - 154, 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. 154 154.