Pavy Francis (17 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Featuring stories both by widely notable and by more recently applauded writers, this collection of fiction and memory pieces reveals the myriad faces of Christmastime in Louisiana. Each story in this fascinating holiday anthology is enhanced with an illustration by the acclaimed Louisiana artist Francis X. Pavy. Pavy, Francis X. (illustrator).…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Pavy, Francis X. (illustrator). …

Hardback. Condition: Good. Featuring stories both by widely notable and by more recently applauded writers, this collection of fiction and memory pieces reveals the myriad faces of Christmastime in Louisiana. Each story in this fascinating holiday anthology is enhanced with an illustration by the acclaimed Louisiana artist Francis X. Pavy. Pavy, Francis X. (illustrator).…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: Good. For hundreds of years in Louisiana, lullabies were hummed, prayers were called, opera was performed, la-las were danced, and work and carnival songs were sung in Creole. A francophone language with connections to West Africa, Louisiana Creole is now one of the most endangered languages in the world. In this musical ethnography, you will find fifteen original and traditional Creole songs that cross time and musical genres such as blues, zydeco, and traditional jazz. African spirits, maroon villages, Congo Square, southwest Louisiana dance halls, and the Northside Skull and Bone Gang all make appearances. Beginning with an introduction to the history and grammar of the language, the accompanying essays include in-depth interviews with Creole speakers and their descendants, as well as photography, original artwork, archival documents, and altars. The book concludes with the Creole lyrics for each song, along with their English translations. Avek ye, vou ve 'koute, lir, chante, epi pale an Creole. (With them, you will listen, read, sing, and speak in Creole.) Includes audio CD of Creole compositions from Louisiana. Pavy, Francis X. (illustrator).…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. For hundreds of years in Louisiana, lullabies were hummed, prayers were called, opera was performed, la-las were danced, and work and carnival songs were sung in Creole. A francophone language with connections to West Africa, Louisiana Creole is now one of the most endangered languages in the world. In this musical ethnography, you will find fifteen original and traditional Creole songs that cross time and musical genres such as blues, zydeco, and traditional jazz. African spirits, maroon villages, Congo Square, southwest Louisiana dance halls, and the Northside Skull and Bone Gang all make appearances. Beginning with an introduction to the history and grammar of the language, the accompanying essays include in-depth interviews with Creole speakers and their descendants, as well as photography, original artwork, archival documents, and altars. The book concludes with the Creole lyrics for each song, along with their English translations. Avek ye, vou ve 'koute, lir, chante, epi pale an Creole. (With them, you will listen, read, sing, and speak in Creole.) Includes audio CD of Creole compositions from Louisiana. Pavy, Francis X. (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. Envoi rapide livres en très bon état emboitage cartonné frotté sur ses bords. 17x23x3cm. 1990. Relié. 64 pages. Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Two volumes in slipcase. Text in French. Slipcase has small stain, edge wear, minor scratches, minor scuffs, rubbed corners/spine. Boards have edge wear, rubbed corners/spine. No writing. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. hardback/cd edition. 119 pages. 12.25x8.25x0.75 inches. In Stock. Pavy, Francis X. (illustrator).

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Two books and a slipcase, Francis X Pavy book is autographed with a beautiful signature. Fine, excellent condition. Books are tight and clean. Slipcase is very lightly worn.

Condition: Very Good. Envoi rapide Bon Etat emboitement cartonné éditeur. in12. 1990. Cartonné. Very Good.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Francis Pavy, with the caption "Railway Trusts". He has the most splendid moustache. Drawn By Spy (illustrator).…

Drawn by Spy. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 32 x 19cm. With original leaf of biographical text.

Drawn by Spy. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 32 x 19cm. With original leaf of biographical text.