John Biscoe (5 results)
Published by The Amate Press Ltd., 1984
- Softcover
- Signed
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. 1984. No Edition Stated. 113 pages. Signed by the author. Paperback book. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing…and creasing. Some light stains, marking and tanning.
Published by The Amate Press Ltd, Oxford, 1984
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Peter & Rachel Reynolds, BISHOP AUCKLAND, United KingdomPeter & Rachel Reynolds
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. . 113 pages, edges foxed, author's signature to title page, and gift inscription to inside front cover "To Rosemary. Eternal gratitude for introducing us to the power of the Holy Spirit". The author (a follower of Moral Re-Armament and at a later period of the charismatic movement) was…chaplain to the Bishop in Rangoon from 1938 to 1941. George West (1893-1980), also a follower of Moral Re-Armament, was Anglican Bishop of Rangoon from 1934 to 1954.
Published by The Local Historian, London, 1969
- Softcover
Seller: Cosmo Books, Shropshire., United KingdomCosmo Books
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 7 pages. 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: 15 x 23 cms. Categ…ory: The Local Historian; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years of taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).
[Australian and New Zealand Birds and Animals.]
Christian, John J. Also Walter E. Howard, C. H. Tyndale-Biscoe, G. B. Sharman, et al.
Language: English
Published by New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, et al.
- Hardcover
Seller: Pride and Prejudice-Books, Ballston Lake, NY, U.S.A.Pride and Prejudice-Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 4 homemade volumes in regular cloth bindings of scientific articles mostly from the 1960s and 1970s about birds and animals, including marsupials, in Australia and New Zealand. These books were compiled and put together by John J. Christian. The books each have some 20-50 scientific articles. Christia…n has his name on most or all of the articles, and there is underlining in a number of the articles. A few of the researchers have signed their articles.
[ Presentation copy, with related manuscript pedigree and transcription. ] Pedigree of the Family of Biscoe.
John Challenor Covington Smith [ Pedigree of the Family of Biscoe of Little Missenden; Randall; Blake; New England ]
Published by London: Mitchell and Hughes 140 Wardour Street W 'London: Mitchell and Hughes Genealogical Printers 140 Wardour Street W.' Manuscript pedigree dated 1867, 1887
- Softcover
- Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United KingdomRichard M. Ford Ltd
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Add to basketThe printed pedigree is 25pp., 4to. Stitched. Worn and aged, in heavily-worn buff printed wraps. Inscribed on front cover to 'Churton. | From the Author | 11 October 1887.' Eighteen pages of pedigrees, printed lengthwise, comprising: a twelve-page 'Pedigree of Biscoe of Little Missenden', followed by two pedigrees (A and B) over… three pages, and 'Appendix I., To shew the connection of the Randall and Biscoe families', and 'Appendix II., to shew the connection between the Blake and Biscoe families'. The printed pedigree also contains a two-page introduction by 'J. C. C. S.' has headings 'Arms', 'Other Biscoes', 'New England' and 'Index', with acknowledgements; a three-page 'Index of Names'; and a two-page 'Index of Places'. Four copies on COPAC, but now scarce. Also included is a manuscript pedigree (1p., landscape folio, in fair condition) folded into a packet docketed: Jan 6 1867 | Biscoe Pedigree | Revd. R. Biscoe Rector of Whitbourne Co Hereford from inspection of the probate of the will of Joseph Biscoe dated 1749 codicil 1750'. Also manuscript transcription (1p., 12mo, creased and worn), headed 'Copy inscription on ye s. wall of ye church of ', relating to the family of Joseph Biscoe (1672-1750). From the family papers of Sir Richard Harington of Whitbourne Court, Worcester.
