Leonard Matters (20 results)

Condition: Good. 1942. 1st. Hardback. A Hurricane book." "First published May, 1942." Commissioning organisation: by L.W. Matters, a factual survey of the country, its peoples, leaders and problems. 2 p.l., 60 p. 18 cm. Original printed wraps. Good copy with clean but slightly rubbe". Keywords: Pamphlet. Not a first edition copy. . . . …

Condition: Good. 1942. 1st. Hardback. A Hurricane book." "First published May, 1942." Commissioning organisation: by L.W. Matters, a factual survey of the country, its peoples, leaders and problems. 2 p.l., 60 p. 18 cm. Original printed wraps. Good copy with clean but slightly rubbe". Keywords: Pamphlet. Not a first edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Olive green hardback; firm and square with strong hinges, not showing any snags or splits. Contents sound, clean and tight with no pen marks and no loose pages, save a previous owner's inscription at the endpaper. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Collation: pp 284 plus chart of the voyage and 51 illustrations from photos. A very good copy.…

Hb original blue cloth 284pp chart and 51 mono illustrations Travels in The Soviet Arctic region in 1931/32 Light chipping at head of spine o/w A Vg copy.

1st edition. 284 pages. chart of the voyage and 51 illustrations from photos. very good condition hardback with just a little marking and creasing to the binding. an interesting account of a voyage on a Brritish tramp steamer as part of the annual Soviet trade expedition to the Arctic regions of Siberia [Please see our storefront page for shipping information].…

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Octavo. 284pp. Original blue cloth with gilt spine titles. Slight shelf wear, slightly chipped at head of spine, otherwise very good. No jacket.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Slight wear and stain to pale olive cloth, occasional faint foxing, publishers File Copy stamp can be faintly read on the title page otherwise very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. Xv, 534 Pp. Massive Paperback, Green Wrappers By Eric Gill, Original 1932 Uk Softcover Issue, Uk Price On Spine, But With American Distributor's Stamp Dated 1934 At Bottom Of Title Page. An Attempt To Summarize The Results Of Two Centuries Of British Colonization In India. Among A Vast Range Of Issues Investigated And Discussed, The Contents Include Detailed Reports On The Procedures And Integrity Of The Indian Police, Comments Which Still Match Human Rights Reports As Late As The Early 1990'S And Probably Still Current Today. Wear At Edges, American Price Label At Bottom Of Spine With Price Removed; 1" X 1/2" Vertical Chip At Top Of Spine; 2" Tear Along Bottom Front Spine Edge. Ownership Signature Of Human Rights Activist Ada Mccormick On Half Title, With Notes About Ellen Wilkerson In Pencil Below, , Her Ink "Return To Ada" Note On Cover, And Extensive Notes With Page References On Rear Cover. Ada Pierce Was Born In Bangor, Maine On March 28, 1888. She Married Professor Fred Mccormick In 1915 And They Moved To Tucson In 1931. She Was A Lecturer To Young Women On Marriage And The Family, And A Crusader For Human Rights And Social Justice Issues. She Was The Editor Of A Publication Called The Letter From 1943-1948. She Founded The Little Chapel Of All Nations In 1937 Under The Name Chapel Of Wondering Scholar. Human Rights Publications Annotated By Human Rights Activists Are Uncommon. Folding Maps; (illustrator).…

Cloth. Condition: Good. Blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Previous owner's bookplate to front free endpaper.Top edge dust-stained; edges browning; spine very slightly faded; a few minor marks to boards. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 284 pages, black and white plates, chart, very good/near fine condition in publisher's cloth, top and bottom of spine bumped, top edge dust marked, fore-edge of pages lightly spotted, book protected in slipcase. From the Library of Franklin Brooke-Hitching. Heavy book - additional shipping will be requested for destinations out-with the United Kingdom.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Reprint. 144 pages 21.5 cm. Date of publication is indeterminate, but I believe it may be from the 1940s. Sound binding in green, cloth-covered boards with slight spine slant. Light bend along the spine. Corner tips and spine ends have a little wear. The spine title is dulled and barely legible. Some light soil to the boards. Previous owner's name on the front pastedown endpaper. Some offsetting to the front free endpaper. The inside pages are clean and unmarked, with slight toning. Lacks the dust jacket. Originally published in 1929, this is a reprint, which matches the description of the 1948 edition found in WorldCat. Considered to be the first full-length, non-fiction book written about the Jack the Ripper murders and the author's research received good reviews. Includes a few black and white photographs and drawings. Scarce in any edition.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 162. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 162.…

Softcover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. Arrow Books edition. Arrow Books edition. 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers. Matters was an Australian-born journalist and labour activist, and his book became one of the more frequently cited Ripper theories, influencing later writers despite its speculative nature. Very good. Book.…

Condition: near fine. 1st UK Edition. 283pp. Octavo. Original light tan cloth with black lettering. Frontispiece. 50 illustrations. Single page chart. Original pictorial dustwrapper. Minor wear and dust soiling otherwise a fine copy of the book and very good plus copy of the dust wrapper. Arctic Bibl. 11109. A summer & fall voyage through the Barents & Kara Seas, and up the Yenisei to Igarka. Very scarce in the wrapper.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, second impression, circa 1929. Some edge wear to cloth binding and head and heel of spine. Title and author on cloth spine faded. Previous owners' inscriptions to front endpaper. Age toning to textblock and some foxing throughout book. Hinges starting to rear pastedown. Dated stamp to rear pastedown. Pages are clean. Book comes in protective mylar.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 256. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1913 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 256.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 278. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 278.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1929. 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:- 162, 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. 162 162.…

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 1913. 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, Vol: - , Pages: - 256, 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. 256 256.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1929. 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:- 278, 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. 278 278.…