Lord Minto (16 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Pages uncut. The Publications of the Champlain Society LI. ; Volume one only.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 24cm, in two volumes, lxxix,467& 582pp. 2 frontis plates, Limited to 1400 copies,original crested red cloth, t.e.g., a fine set. (cdn) ". Our primaryconcern was to include the most important correspondence on the issueswith which Minto was directly involved and to give the reader of thesevolumes as complete a picture as possible of both the issues and thefunctions of the Governor-General at the turn of the century."Preface.…

Condition: Very Good. No Jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 2 vols. Limited to 1450 numbered sets. Edited with an introduction by Paul Stevens and John Saywell.

24cm, in two volumes, lxxix,467 & 582pp. 2 frontis plates, limited to 1400 copies, this being #33 original crested red cloth, t.e.g., a fine set. (cdn). ". Our primary concern was to include the most important correspondence on the issues with which Minto was directly involved and to give the reader of these volumes as complete a picture as possible of both the issues and the functions of the Governor-General at the turn of the century." Preface..…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. TWO VOLUMES limited to 1450 of which this set is #1251. Books quite clean and bright. One slamm spot at sides of pages of Volume I. Plain white Dustjacket of Volume I is worn and soiled at rear. Dustjacket of Volume II has a cut at its center which does not affect the boards of the book. "Lord Minto's Papers" plus the Vol. number have been pencilled in a small hand on the otherwise blank spines of the dutsjackets. Overall a clean and tight set. No underlining or highlighting. PLEASE NOTE: International and Domestic Priority orders for this item will require additional shipping.…

2 vols. 8vo, publisher's red gilt-lettered cloth; t.e.g., in plain white dust wrappers as issued. First edition; No. 165 of 1450 and 1650 copies. A fine set. Additional postage applicable, particularly international. The Publications of the Champlain Society, LI and LIII.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. number 597, of limited edition run of 1650, fine mostly uncut Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Gift sticker front papers of Volume I.

1981, 1983, numbered copies from limited editions of 1450 and 1650. (Hardcover set) Near fine. Issued without dust jacket. lxxix, 467, xxiv, ix, 582, xxvi. 2 volumes. Crested red cloth. Top edges gilt, frontispieces, biographical dictionaries, indices, lists of members. Edited with introduction by John T. Saywell, Paul Stevens. Publisher series: Champlain Society 51 & Champlain Society 53. (Canada).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Hardcover; 4to; 2 volumes. Red cloth hardcovers with gilt lettering on spine. Light edgewear. Bright and clean interiors. Gilt on top, deckled edges. In blank paper jackets. NF/NF. Book.

Two volumes, 8vo. Plates and maps. Original red cloth, gilt-lettered on spine, top edges gilt, others untrimmed. Limited editions, one of 1450 and 1650 copies respectively. These are volumes LI and LIII of the Publications of The Champlain Society. A fine, virtually untouched set.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Publications of the Champlain Society LI, ownership stamp top page edges, otherwise bright unmarke, like new, two Volume set, F/--. Book.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. 4pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, with slight discoloration along central fold. Large bold signature 'Napier'. Addressed to 'The Honble. George Elliott', with salutation to 'My dear Elliott'. As he does not know where Elliott's sister Lady Dunfermline is 'residing at this moment', he is placing in Elliott's hands 'for transmission' a letter from the wife of the Turkish ambassador at the Hague. He expresses to Elliott's family his sympathy at the loss of their father. 'I can never forget the kindness which he shewed me when I was unequally associated with him in his duties in Italy. He continued the same goodness and partiality to me afterwards.' Added to Napier's 'personal attachment' is 'the highest appreciation of his manly unaffected sincere character, and of his great and useful capacity'. He is sure 'there never was a better father and never one more loved'. He urges Elliott to consider that his 'distress must be tempered by the reflection that his disorder was incurable and that his life could only be prolonged amidst suffering and infirmity'. He considers that there is 'no family more united by affection' than Elliott's. He concludes in the hope that they 'may be preserved to each other and see good days and happy homes, and that wherever you go you may be gathered to the banks of the Teviot at last'.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First edition. x, 403, +24 adverts; with two maps, one being foldout, the other has a few foxing spots. Contents clean and unmarked. With the armorial bookplate of Lord Battersea. In the original binding of fine navy cloth, ruled and titled in gilt. Boards bright, and faintly marked: upper board cloth bubbling slightly at lower corner and near top edge. Corners slightly blunted, spine ends professionally refurbished. A very nice copy of a rare title. …

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 1799. 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: : - 266, 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. 266 266.…