Lady Whitehead (3 results)

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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First edition. A scarce first US edition of this fascinating tale from French author J. H. Rosny, translated from the original French by Lady Whitehead. First US edition. Scarce work. A tale of prehistoric days, following the wanderings of Aoun, son of Urus, and his friend Zouhr who are the last of the Red Dwarfs. s they search for a new country, they find themselves in primeval forests, meet strange tribes, and battle with giant animals. Written by Joseph Henri Honoré Boex and Séraphin Justin François Boex under the pen name J. H. Rosny, Belgian novelists and short story writers known for their series of prehistoric and fantasy novels. Translated by the right honorable Lady Whitehead, a British courtier and translator. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor wear to the extremities and slight fading to the spine. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound with light wear and chipping to the extremities resulting in light loss to the head of the spine and front panel. The odd small closed tear with a 1" closed tear to the rear panel. Sunning to the spine with the odd small mark to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Light scattered spotting to the first and last few pages. Minor age toning to the endpapers. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

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 1921. 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: : - 235, 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. 235 235.…