Penton Brian (40 results)

Condition: Fair. Byers, Brian (illustrator). [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Penton Overseas Inc Pub Date: 2/1/2006 Binding: Board book Pages: 16 first edition.

Condition: Good. Byers, Brian; Byers, Elaine (illustrator). Brdbk. 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.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Byers, Brian; Byers, Elaine (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paper Back. Condition: Good.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. X-Library book. Standard wear to cover and typical library markings. Includes dust jacket. 100% Money Back Guarantee!!!

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. very good hardcover with no dust jacket. 1935.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Corner of the endpaper is clipped, some rubbing on the cover.

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

Condition: Very Good. Brian Robertson (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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

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

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. pp.xviii+360 +ads. c.19.5cm. Soft covers. A fine clean copy.

Condition: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDUsed; good published NY 1935 no dust jacket. Library stamp and prior owner name in ink. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. pp.xii+360. 19.5cm. Hard cover in dust jacket. Two small holes in the jacket and slight edge wear. A very good clean copy. (Novel, originally published in 1934. Pioneering Queensland in the 1840s).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 484 pages. 8.27x5.85x1.21 inches. In Stock.

496pp. 8vo. Original cloth.with some wear and fading, a very good copy. First Australian editon, . Fiction set in Queensland in the 1840's.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. HB Fair A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. Still tightly bound. Foxing in line with age. See photographs. Previous owners details on front endpaper. A rare find.

1st edition stiff wrappers Very Good small octavo 92pp., A Subversive Note on National Pride, Patriotism, and Other Forms of Respectable Ostrichism in Australia.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. xii, 360pp. Brown cloth in jacket. Rear flap fold rubbed, several very short tears to jacket, prev ownername on front free endpaper. A nice copy of the novel set in Queensland. The first edition was published in 1934. Size: 8vo.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Burgundy binding, gold title. 360 pages. Internally spotless. A very nice clean, tight, straight 1st edition. Appears unread. Scan on request.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1963 reprint of novel set in pioneer Queensland. 360p. Jacket torn and worn at top edge, creased and worn base edge. ; 8vo.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First UK edition. Red title on green cloth boards which are clean and unmarked although there is very light fading to spine. Internally very clean and unmarked. The Australian author and journalist's novel of mid 19th century Australia and the Moreton Bay Irish immigrant settlement. **** NOT EX LIB **** D4B Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardback. Brian Penton, THE ENDEAVOUR PRESS. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded spineSet against the rugged backdrop of early Australian settlement, Landtakers chronicles the arduous journey of a young couple as they endeavor to carve out a life in a harsh, untamed land. This historical saga vividly portrays the struggles, triumphs, and moral compromises inherent in pioneering life, capturing the raw essence of human resilience and ambition. Penton masterfully illustrates the profound impact of the environment on character, presenting a compelling narrative filled with both brutal realism and moments of tender humanity. The novel argues for a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by those who forged a new society, detailing their relentless battle against nature and their own inner demons. It is a powerful and unflinching account of a foundational period, offering a rich tapestry of colonial experience. Hardback.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century penal settlements in Australia, this book is an engrossing saga of diverse characters, their relentless struggles for survival, and the clash between their individual ambitions and the harsh reality of their unforgiving surroundings. The central figure, Derek Cabell, is a young Englishman whose disinheritance and exile to the penal colony bring him face-to-face with the grim realities of his struggles for survival and personal fulfillment. His tale illuminates the brutality and violence of the colonial era, the struggle of man versus the system and against the land itself, and the complex interplay of human emotions in the face of adversity and loss. Throughout, the author explores profound themes of identity, belonging, and the enduring power of hope amidst despair. 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.

496pp. 8vo. Original cloth. Bookplate on front pastedown. Very good. First editon, SIGNED and inscribed. Fiction set in Queensland in the 1840's.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. A very good copy, reprint of 1934 edition, digital photos available. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. First edition, no dust wrapper. Red boards with black lettering on the spine. Covers are well thumbed and rubbed, some fading and white marks. Head and tail of spine bumped, corners smooth and bear some wear. Tail of spine damaged at hinge. Spine lightly sunned. Lacks front free endpaper. Pastedowns and title pages bear moderate discolouration and foxing, so too the occasional page throughout. Pages throughout are discoloured due to age. Page edges well thumbed, discoloured and lightly rubbed. Binding split at front pastedown, otherwise neat. This book is in fair condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better than they sound.