John Jebb Gilbert (10 results)

Hardback. Bound in full speckled calf with marbled endpapers and page edges. There is an owner's bookplate on the pastedown. The text is clean and crisp throughout and is well bound together. lxx + 386.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. New edition large 8vo. Calf with decorative gilt, decorative banded spine gilt on morocco title, marbled page edges, minor abraded wear to extremities, historic scratches to back, small tears top of spine, front hinge pastedown split, marbled eps, foxing early and late, , a signature to ffep, very good internal condition thereafter.

Hardcover. Condition: Good (ex-library). Later Edition. Size: 8vo 7 3/4 - 9 3/4". lxxii + 386pp. Text contains some pencil markings. Rebacked, with handwritten gilt titles to spine. New end papers fitted. Previous owner's signature in ink. Edges browned. Ex-library, with minimal stamps and markings (Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre). Covers marked and worn. Corners bumped. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; England; Renaissance 16thc to 17thc; Biography & Autobiography. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54529.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). Gilbert Burnet's insightful biographies on a number of prominent characters of his time, edited here by John Jebb. A collection of the biographical works of Gilbert Burnet, including his biographies on Sir Matthew Hale, John Earl of Rochester, Robert Boyle, Queen Mary II and more.Burnet was a Scottish philosopher and historian, a memberof the Whig party and a close friend of King William III.Edited by John Jebb, an Irish churchman.Eight pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In a full cloth binding, rebacked with the original boards and spines restored. Externally, generally smart. Light fading to the front board. Discolouration to the spine. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. A little bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Very Good. book.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). A prize bound copy of Gilbert Burnet's historical work, which provides biographies of several notable important figures of the time, edited by John Jebb and bound in a full calf binding for Blackheath New Proprietary School. Second Edition.Bound in a full-calf binding for Blackheath New Proprietary School, an educational establishment that had a profound influence on the game of football, helping to found The Football Association in 1863.This is a collection of biographies by Gilbert Burnet, which also includes an 'address to posterity' as well as the prefaces from the first Dublin edition.Contents include 'Life of Sir Matthew Hale', 'Life of John, Earl of Rochester', 'Character of Archbishop Leightoun', and 'Character of Queen Mary II'.Gilbert Burnet (1643-1715) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, and Bishop of Salisbury. Burnet was one of the few close friends that King William III confided in.Edited by John Jebb, who was an Irish churchman.Ink inscription to reverse of front endpaper which reads, ' Blackheath New Proprietary School Midsummer 1841, Lower Sixth Class Rayden Prize for Divinity'.Collated, complete. Bound in a full-calf binding. Externally, smart. A bit of wear to the extremities and the bottom edge of front board, as well as the spine. Light wear along the joints, with a few marks to boards, particularly the front board. Gilt illustration on front board is faded with a bit of rubbing. Prior owner's ink inscription to verso of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot throughout text to the fore edge of text. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). A fascinating collection of biographical sketches by Gilbert Burnet, presented in the original binding. Containing sketches of the lives and characters of important figures such as Archbishop Leighton, Sir Matthew Hale, Queen Mar II, Robert Boyle and others.Gilbert Burnet (1642-1715) was Bishop of Salisbury, a historian and philosopher. He was highly regarded as an academic, and a close friend and confidante of King William III.Edited by John Jebb.An excellent collection of writings by a reputed academic. In a quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally generally smart, with a little rubbing to the extremities. Contemporary ownership inscription in ink to the front cover; small ex libris stamp to the tail of the spine. Label and spine are a touch worn. Library stamp to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are uncut and occasionally spotted, but generally bright and clean. Very Good. book.

Leather. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). Gilbert Burnet's insightful biographies on a number of prominent figures of his time, edited here by John Jebb. A collection of the biographical works of Gilbert Burnet, including his biographies on Sir Matthew Hale, John Earl of Rochester, Robert Boyle, Queen Mary II and more.Burnet was a Scottish philosopher and historian, a memberof the Whig party and a close friend of King William III.Edited by John Jebb, an Irish churchman.The second edition. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good. book.

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1833. 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:- 484, 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. 484 484.

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