Methley Noel (37 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 50 pages. Illustrated. A S Forrest "Parliament" / Edgar Wright "By the Streamside with a Schoolboy" / J H Newton "Sunrise at Beaver Farm" / Noel T Methley "A Tight Corner" / A B Cooper "A Day Out" (SL#19).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. First Edition. 160 pages. No dustjacket. Illustrated card covers with blue cloth spine, wear to spine-ends and edges, edges are rubbed, heavy wear to boards corners which are worn round showing card. Light foxing to page-edges, light finger marks to margins of text on some pages. Xmas paper glued over flyleaf with inscription underneath which is dated 1934 - the only date on the book. Illustrated in B&W with colour frontispiece.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 8 pages, 6 illustrations. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Badminton Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Boards have some wear, some soiling. Content has light toning. Some foxing to front pages. No DJ.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. xii, 318pp, various black and white photographic plates. Green cloth-covered boards, white motto on front, white titles on spine. 8vo. Sun-faded spine; heavily rubbed corners and spine ends with cloth worn through, wear to boards. Top text block edge dust damaged, remaining edges tanning and foxing. Endpapers tanning; Lender's stamps and markings on endpapers and copyright page, varying degrees of foxing throughout. Gutters cracked and strained, volume loose.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. This copy is ex libris (British & Foreign Sailors' Society) with usual stamps and is very good plus condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine and heraldic gilt device to the upper board that also has blind borders . This copy is bright, tight, white and square. there is a plate missing to page 72. A dustwrapper is not present. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. This authoritative and well researched history is lavishly illustrated66 plates most published here for the first time. Ref K1.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Extra illustrated (illustrator). 1st Edition. A clean sound "extra illustrated" copy of the scarce 1912 First Edition with four related images of Staithes mounted to the endpapers & half title.(perhaps to make amends for the fact that Staithes is unmentioned in the text) and loosely inserted 32pp leaflet on The order for The Burial of the Dead. 8vo, xii, 318pp, Frontispiece and 67 b/w plates from photos,

0 318. Very good. No dust jacket. light shelfwear a couple of vintage po notes on inside cover and name and city on title page. mild foxing and general toning throughout, b; ue boards with gold letters and decorations which are still bright and fresh.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of the lifeboat, a vessel specifically designed to navigate the perilous conditions of coastal waters and rescue those in distress at sea. The author delves into the rich history of surf-boats and their evolution, tracing their lineage back to the ancient Vikings and their iconic ships. The book reveals how the lifeboat's design was heavily influenced by the Norway yawl, a sturdy and seaworthy vessel renowned for its ability to withstand rough seas. The author meticulously examines the critical innovations that led to the creation of the self-righting lifeboat, highlighting the contributions of individuals like William Wouldhave and Greathead. Beyond the technical aspects of boat design, the book explores the evolving societal response to maritime tragedies. It examines the historical prevalence of a "wrecking spirit," where coastal communities saw shipwrecks as opportunities for plunder rather than moments for rescue. The author delves into the legal and social measures taken to address this problem, culminating in the establishment of a global life-saving service. Through captivating narratives and historical insights, the book offers a captivating account of the lifeboat's enduring legacy and its crucial role in safeguarding lives at sea. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book is a history of the lifeboat, the essential rescue vessel used by coastal communities in the United Kingdom. It covers the evolution of the lifeboat from its early days to modern times and explores the bravery of the volunteer crews who risked their lives to save others.

8° Oktav Brosch. Brosch. X + 318 S. Das Buch ist ein moderner Nachdruck der Ausgabe Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., London, 1912. Mit s/w Abb. Die Fußecken sind etwas bestoßen. Die Kapitale sind bestoßen. Der Kopfschnitt ist etwas ergraut und hat einen Fleck. Der Vorderschnitt ist etwas fleckig. Gutes Exemplar. sehr guter Zustand G 1.1 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 680.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Gift inscription.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Life-Boat and Its Story | Noel Methley | Taschenbuch | 408 S. | Englisch | 2015 | Europäischer Hochschulverlag | EAN 9783954272358 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

8vo, xii, 318pp + 2pp ads, b/w frontispiece, 67 b/w plates from photos, occasional very light scattered spotting mainly to fore-edges, t.e.g., orig. blue cloth gilt. A practically fine bright clean copy. From the library of Francis, Earl of Kilmorey purchased at the Mourne Park House Sale.

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: 432. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 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. Volume c.1 Language: English Pages: 432 Volume c.1.

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: 428. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 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: 428.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1912 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: 432 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: 432 Language: English.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.