John a Hows (50 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. Hows, John A (illustrator).

Condition: New. Hows, John A (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Brown cloth with elaborate lettering and decoration stamped in gilt and blind. Minor edgewear and rubbing, and lightly bumped spine ends and corners; cloth lightly chipped and split at spine ends. Binding tender and cracked at center, text clean. Interior lightly toned. Illustrated with b/w engravings. Faint, narrow waterstaining along lower and fore edges of most pages. 2 1/2" tear to fore edge of rfep. Prev owner bookplate to front pastedown. No stamps. Not ex-library. 63 pp.…

Condition: New. Hows, John A (illustrator).

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. 1st. full page engraving of midsummer scene of Maple trees along the lovely Conemaugh River .one page, suitable for framing Size: 11'' x 15.5". John A. Hows (illustrator).

Cloth. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Frayed extremities. Bumped and worn corners. Foxing on first few and last few pages. 1 inch and 1/2 inched tears at extremities. The Victorian illustrations usually cover 1/2 of every page in line drawings and are illustrative of the three poems: Bryant's The Death of Flowers; Longfellow's When Woods were Green; and Halleck's Wyoming - A Fragment. (Wyoming I believe is a county near the Susquehanna.) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hows, John A. (illustrator).…

Leather. Condition: Vg. Revised Edition. 235 pages. Dark leather binding with gold lettering and decorations on spine, and front and back covers. Five raised bands on spine. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Numerous B/W illustrations.Light shelf wear to binding. Some soiling to endpapers. Some foxing to interior pages. Intersior pages browning. Photos of book on request. John a Hows (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. 4 pages, 14 illustrations. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Category: Harmsworth London Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Original Wraps. Condition: Fair. Large folio. Pagination runs 110-128. A collection of essays, short stories and poetry on various subjects including traveling in Ireland, noble savages etc. Includes the poem "The Rainy Day," by Longfellow. Illustrations by T. Moran, R.E. Piguet, John A Hows, H.L. Stephens, L. Beckmann and others. In FAIR condition with the side-sewn binding very fragile and almost coming apart. Heavy darkening to the covers with minor scattered foxing and soiling. Minor tearing and chipping along the extremities with a noticeable 2 inch diagonal tear at the lower front cover fore edge. Scattered minor foxing and general darkening to the interior, with a few areas of staining/spotting present. These are mostly minor. T. Moran, R.E. Piguet, John A Hows, H.L. Stephens, L. Beckmann (illustrator). …

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. 1st. full page engraving of the mountainous area of the state with a train coming into view; single sheet, suitable for framing Size: 11'' x 15.5". John A. Hows (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Revised Edition. Near fine in pebbled blue cloth-covered boards, gilt stamping and gilt edges. Some small black marks on the front board, brief wear at the tips, gift inscription dated 1868, and brief foxing on the endpapers and preliminaries. Heavily illustrated with steel engravings. John A. Hows, illustrations; engraved frontispiece and title-page (illustrator).…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hardcover. Reprint Edition. BAL 1669. Embossed brick-brown cloth with gilt-decorated lettering of the title on front and back covers (identical). Steel engravings. Short, neat gift note inked on the front free endpaper (dated 1867), else a near fine copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John A. Hows (illustrator). Book. …

Hardcover. Gold-embossed brown original publisher's cloth. 28 pp. 28 bw plates. Contains three poems, with lovely illustrations. Good, edges of spine chipped, front cover loose, A.E.G. , sporadic foxing throughout. Hows, John A. (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book of poetry captivates with its poignant exploration of nature's cyclical beauty and the fragility of life. The author's vivid imagery and evocative language paint a vivid picture of the natural world, capturing both its splendor and its melancholy. The poems delve into themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the enduring power of memory. Through the lens of the changing seasons, the author reflects on the transience of human existence and the bittersweet nature of loss. The loss of loved ones is a particular focus, with the author finding solace in the beauty of the natural world and the cyclical nature of life and death. The book's insights into the human condition are both profound and moving, offering a timeless perspective on the universal experiences of love, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of life's inevitable end. 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.…

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of nature-inspired poems that explore themes of beauty, wilderness, and the human experience within the natural world. The author's vivid imagery and evocative language capture the essence of the Adirondack Mountains, its wildlife, and its landscapes. The poems delve into the intricate relationship between humanity and the environment, reflecting on the power and fragility of nature. Through the lens of personal experience and observation, the author explores the transformative effects of the wilderness on the human spirit, highlighting the importance of connection and respect for the natural world. The book transcends the boundaries of time and place, offering timeless insights into the human condition and the enduring beauty of the natural world. By capturing the essence of the Adirondack wilderness, the poems provide a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving and cherishing our natural heritage. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Red cloth bevel edged boards with gilt blocked titles to spine and front together with ornate gilt frame. 240 x 180 mm approx. All edges gilt. [iv] + 64 pp 16 b/w illustrations inspired by the forest in the Northeastern New York state engraved by Bobbett & Hooper to compliment 16 poems by Alfred B. Street. 1865 . Bound by Bone and Son Fleet Street London. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Good (Book- At some time re backed with best match cloth and original spine laid on - corner tips of boards exposed, ink gift insc. 1867 to free front end paper with matching front paste down overlapping gutter. Original binder's discreet label to rear. Very occasional sporadic foxing spots/marginal soiling. No other notable defects). …

Cloth. 1st edition. 1st edition. A Very Good copy. Tall 8vo., 91 pp., illustrated with numerous b&w engravings, headers, and text drawings. Bound in russet cloth over beveled boards, with title and floral decorations in gilt. Tips and spine ends lightly rubbed. All edges gilt. Midnight blue coated end papers. Text clean. Binding tight.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Revised Edition of 1864 printing. A Very Good PLUS volume. Full leather with all edges gilt, though a bit dulled. Bright gilt spine title/with gilt decorations. One small chip to leather spine with other micro rubbed areas. Marbled end-papers. BOOK PLATE of renowned Gilbert Ernest Hubbard on blank front free end-paper.( Hubbard authored middle eastern conference papers, world and church history during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century.) Volumes extremities are gently worn (shelf wear), corner tips more so. Beautiful red and black elaborate TITLE page. Scattered foxing and offsetting from engravings throughout; Dedication page has a shadow at gutter of ? (see photo), but does not detract. A previous owner has placed a small name stamp on dedication and Preface page. Tissue guards in place for all full page engravings. In addition to Hubbard bookplate there is a copperplate script gift inscription tipped in to same page. 225 pages. Hard to find title. Beautiful item. Tight text block. (Rev. Coxe was the Rector of Calvary Church, NYC.). John A. Hows (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. 28 pages (one side printed on only); engravings; full publisher's leather binding with embossed patterns on the covers and spine, gilt highlights; gilt edging to the pages. Contains - Wm. Cullen Bryant "The Death of Flowers"; Henry W. Longfellow "When Woods were Green"; Fitz-Greene Halleck "Wyoming - A Fragment". Former owner's bookplate and name removed from front pastedown and 2nd front end paper. A very handsome book. Hows, John A. (illustrator).…