Marwick Ernest (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Scottish Academic Press (1991) First Edition. Hardback (maroon boards with gilt titles to spine). No inscriptions, marks or stamps. Clean, crisp pages and tight binding. Practically MINT.

Original Blue Cloth Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Gay John Galsworthy (illustrator). First Edition. 1975, first edition, 215pp. The price-clipped dust jacket has fading to spine and light wear to edges. Gilt to spine bright. Content clean and bright, binding tight. 13 illustrations in black and white and 2. Top edge blue. A very good copy. "Orkney and Shetland are the two least known archipelagos in the British Isles. Orkney is separated from John O'Groats by seven miles of stormy firth; nearly 170 miles further on is Muckle Flugga, the most northerly islet of Shetland. They have much in common: in each the grey stone houses and almost treeless landscape are scourged in winter by stinging gales; they share the long days and tranced twilights of the northern summer; originally Norwegian, they have for 500 years been part of Scotland. But the legends, folk-tales and customs a unique blend of Norse and lowland Scottish influences contrast markedly: Orkney, with gentle slopes and fertile fields, is a land of farmers, while the Shetlanders wrest a living from the hills and moors and from the surrounding seas. Common to both are many work customs and rites connected with birth, marriage and death, as well as many beliefs about witches, which figure prominently in Mr Marwick's survey. Himself an Orcadian, Ernest Marwick has drawn on a wide range of written and oral sources. He gives full source references and includes a selection of comparative folk-tales. He is well known, especially in Scotland, as a writer and broadcaster.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback copy, fine in fine jacket. HEAVY! OVERSEAS SHIPPING EXTRA AT ACTUAL COST!

Cloth. Condition: Very Good++. 1st Edition. (xix) + 491pp., maroon cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Spin ends a little bumped, very slight scuffing to page edges, clean internally, colour and bw illustrations. Dustjacket is unclipped, a bit creased and discoloured and worn round edges. Marwick was born in 1915 in Evie, Orkney, worked on the farm & then a bookshop. He began writin in his teens and later became a broadcaster for the BBC. Orkney's history, folklore, language and way of life are recreated in this collection of his work.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1991. xxiii, 491pp. Colour and B&W illustrations. Publisher's red cloth with gilt titles to spine. Slight bump to bottom right corner of upper board. Otherwise the book is in excellent condition with no inscriptions. Slight creasing and uneven sunning to unclipped dust jacket which is otherwise in excellent condition. PLEASE NOTE: HEAVY BOOK SO EXTRA WILL BE NEEDED FOR SHIPPING TO NON - UK CUSTOMERS. "Ernest Walker Marwick was born in 1915 in Evie, Orkney. He left school aged ten, and thereafter was almost entirely self-educated. Working on the farm where he was brought up and then in a Kirkwall bookshop, he began writing in his teens and published articles and verse in newspapers and magazines. In 1955 he joined the staff of the Orkney Herald, where his contributions included a weekly column on Orkney folklore and history. In the early 1960s he became a freelance writer and broadcaster, publishing numerous articles in Britain and abroad, and making over 800 broadcasts for the BBC. He lectured widely and was founder member, and subsequently chairman of the Orkney Heritage Society. In 1975 he received the freedom of the City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall, and the following year the University of Edinburgh made him an Honorary Master of Arts. He died in 1977. Ernest Marwick was compiler and editor of An Anthology of Orkney Verse (1949), editor of Walter Traill Dennison's Orkney Folklore and Traditions (1961), and author of The Folklore of Orkney and Shetland (1975).".

Softcovers. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. 1949. Second edition. 197pp. Ernest Walker Marwick (1915-1977) was a Scottish Orcadian writer noted for his writings on Orkney folklore and history. This anthology of Orkney poems has been divided into the following sections: Poetry of the Norse Era, Fragments of Folk Poetry, Orkney Poets of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, and Travellers' Tales - Poems About Orkney. It includes three poems by George Mackay Brown, and a few other poets represented are Thomas Gray, David Vedder, Duncan John Robertson, Eric Linklater, Robert Rendell, and William Fowler. The book is bound in the original light blue card covers with black titling and an illustration on the front cover. The title has been hand written in pencil on the spine. The book is in very good condition with shelf wear and some soiling to the covers and a crease across the top corner of the back cover. The spine is slightly cocked and faded with some foxing. The contents are secure and clean and the front free endpaper has been flat signed by the editor with the date 8th August 1962. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Former owner's initials in pen to front inside cover. Otherwise clean. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: dw. Galsworthy, Gay John (illustrator). 1st. Dark green cloth-covered boards. Gold lettering on spine. Dustwrapper intact, but faded at edges and spine. Minor wear to edges of covers. A little faint foxing to endpapers. Contents VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Tall 8vo. Pp xv, 573. Illustrations. Original cloth. D/w. A fresh copy, virtually as new. Postage at cost.

Condition: Good. Exact ISBN match. Immediate shipping. No funny business.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

Hard. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages clean and bright, bookplate and inscription on front endpaper, light spotting on head of closed edge, boards tidy, shelf wear and rubbing to dust jacket. Size: 8vo.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9781841580487.

Softcover. Condition: gut. 2000. The Folklore of Orkney and Shetland In deutscher Sprache. pages.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 107 pages. Contributors include David Balfour, Eric Linklater, Edwin Muir, John Masefield, etc. First edition (first printing). A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. Short tears at top of jacket; front upper right corner of boards with a good-sized bump.

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First British Edition. But for some foxing to the end pages and yellowing of pages the book would be in very good condition. It includes "poems by: Bragi the Scald, Rognvald Kolson, Bjarni Kolbeinson, David Vedder, David Balfour, Walter T. Dennison, Duncan J. Robertson, Eric Linklater, Edwin Muir, Robert Rendall, John Masefield, etc., etc.".

London 1975, 215 pp., ill., dust jacket (code C-176).

Leather Bound. Condition: new. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. 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:- 12, 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. 12.