Lubbock John The (21 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Dust Jacket. Plain black cloth binding with yellow title, author and publisher on spine. 124pp. Indexed. Content clean, bright and sound.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Pink cloth boards. Scuffing, fading and dust spotting on cover and spine. Small tear of paper on front inner hinge. No jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. No Statement of Printing. A Very Good copy in decorated red cloth lettered in gold, lightly sun-faded at the spine. Appleton ownership stamp at the front endpaper, clean/unmarked within. (Not ex-library.). Book.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. 1 Audio CD, Cat # MCAD-5845. Made in Japan. The plastic case is intact. The artwork is complete. The disk may have minor marks. Sent within 24 hours. Ref: C2478. International buyers, a very substantial postage discount is available on this item. Please contact me.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (xxvi), 534 + ii pp with 197 monochrome illustrations, folding map. Reference condition with marking to the boards, new end papers. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ENGLAND EXPLORATION.…

1st edition. 8vo. xxxv + 473pp. B/w. illustrations, folding map. F.e.ps. slightly browned. Original gilt lettered dark green cloth, slightly rubbed to edges. US$22.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Early reprint. November 1892. 8vo. Grey cloth with gilt titles and border decs. 427 pp. B/w plates. Clean and bright. No inscriptions. VG+.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. new york the federal book company(publishers).

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No DJ. Third Edition.Dark blue cloth covered boards, gilt embossed decoration to cover & spine. Gilt titling on spine. Slight wear and bumped to edges. Collated all complete. No ownership inscription. Light foxing. Tissue guarded frontis plate. Map, illustrations. . Badly opened contents page. xxxv, 487 pages clean and tight. Size: 8vo. Map, Illustrations (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 5th or later Edition. Blind Stamped red Cloth, 8vo. Very good, spine lightly faded. 5th edition. 1/4" tear near the foot of the spine. Illustrated with drawings and charts. Appendix.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. STATED COPYRIGHT EDITION. 279Pp. BOOK DESCRIPTION: OLIVE GREEN PEBBLE GRAIN CLOTH HARDBOUND WITH GILT GOLD STAMPED/EMBOSSED TITLE/AUTHOR, PUBLISHER ON SPINE COVER. DIMENSIONS: 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1." CONDITION: VERY GOOD; TIGHT SPINE, GENTLY RUBBED CORNER TIPS, BUMPED SPINE HEEL/CROWN, NOTES & OWNERSHIP INSCRIPTION ON FRONT BOARD PAGES, SOME SPORADIC LIGHT PENCIL UNDERLINING OF TEXT THROUGHOUT, BRIGHT & CLEAN TEXT PAGES.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering and elaborate gilt borders. Top edge is gilt. Heavy rubbing and fray to head and heel of spine and corners. Boards show light general scuffing and soil. Previous owner gift inscription to front endpaper, text is otherwise clean and bright, no marks. "Explores the profound intricacies of life's various aspects through the lenses of philosophy, economics, and personal wisdom. This work offers timeless insights into human behavior, ethics, and the pursuit of happiness. Lubbock's lucid prose delves into themes that explore how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, drawing on his experiences in various domains such as money management, health, citizenship, and social life. The book emphasizes the importance of learning how to live well and avoid self-destruction. Each chapter encourages the reader to reflect on what it means to live well, pointing out that true happiness is derived from a balanced life that values both self-improvement and the well-being of others.".…

Schönes s/w- Original-Portraitfoto (Porträt 8°) mit rückseitig eigenhändigem Datum 25/3/76, Unterschrift signiert.

Hardcover. Fifth edition with numerous additions. 554pp., illus. Brown stippled cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Small bookplate, corner clipped from front free endpaper, foxing to the top edge and minor foxing to tanned pages, spine tips frayed, else very good condition with text clean and binding sound without dust jacket.…

Leather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. A guide to life encompassing how to be happy and practical chapters on a wide range of topics such as Money Matter, Social Life and Health. Sir John Lubbock was a successful merchant and banker in London. With a previous owner's bookplate 'Kathleen Paget' to the front pastedown and a further ink inscription to her dated 1909. With binders stamp to verso of front free endpaper. In a half calf with a cloth covered board. Externally, sound but with wear to extremities and some fading to spine. With an indent to front board. Internally, firmly bound. Generally bright and clean but with slight spotting to first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). book.…

Two hundred and ninth thousand. Two volumes bound as one. xii, [2], 199, [1]; [3], vi-viii, 280pp. With half-title to Vol. I. Without half-title to Vol. II. Second volume, one hundred and sixty-sixth thousand, dated 1903. Handsomely bound by Bickers and Son of Leicester (stamp-signed to verso of FFEP) in contemporary gilt-tooled calf, contrasting black morocco lettering-piece to spine. Marbled endpapers and edges. Very lightly rubbed, with light staining to lower board. Internally clean and crisp. A handsomely bound copy of the essays of John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury (1834-1913), banker, archaeologist, biologist, and politician. The collection draws together numerous lectures, speeches and talks presented by Lubbock at various institutions over the course of his long and storied career in the sciences and finance. Size: 8vo.…

(London, Richard Taylor, 1834) 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1834 - Part I. Pp. 123-126 a. pp. 127-141. First appearance of Lubbock's "Lunar-Theory"John Lubbock (1803-65), was an astronomer and mathematician. He made a special study of tides and of the lunar theory and developed a method for calculating the orbits of comets and planets. In mathematics he applied the theory of probability to life insurance problems.".…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1843 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 731 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. 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. Pages: 731 Volume 2 Jones, David, actuary,Lubbock, J. W. (John William), 1803-1865,Bethune, John Elliot Drinkwater, 1801-1851,Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain).…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1843 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 615 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. 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. Pages: 615 Volume 1 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1843. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 615, 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. Volume 1 615 615.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1843. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 731, 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. Volume 2 731 731.…