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Full Leather. Condition: Fine. 23.5 x 15.5 cm. Octavo.409pp. Bound into full brown leather with gilt design, lettering, and foredges. Marble endpapers. Published as part of the African Collection.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. nice copy; embossed stamp of previous owner on endpaper.

Original publisher's blue cloth hardback, gilt lettering spine, reprint with corrections [1961 / 1964 / 1967], thick 12mo: xvi, 898pp. photographs, text-maps, folding map at the rear, footnotes & references, abbreviations, lists illustrations, chronological tables, general bibliography, index.

paperback. Condition: New. Paperback. Pub Date: 2021-01-01 Pages: 34 Language: English Publisher: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press Daniel is a poor young man. he fell in love with the beautiful Princess Caroline.?To make matters worse. the village he lives in is threatened by cannibals.?But Daniels cat came to save him. and he thought of a good way to get rid of the monsters. and also to keep Daniel and the princess together.

paperback. Condition: New. Paperback. Pub Date: 2021-02-01 Pages: 80 Language: English Publisher: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press Black Cat English Graded Readings was introduced by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press from Black Cat Press.?This set of readings is mainly based on adaptations of classic classics. and also contains a small amount of contemporary original works. There are 96 volumes in total. It is large in scale. complete in system. scientifically graded. and each book is well-bound. authe.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Red cloth with gilt spine titles and cover decoration in blind; 8vo; 374pp; illustrated with b/w photo frontispiece plus 31 other full page plates; large fold-out map at rear. "This book reflects (Percival's) vast knowledge of the game and its habitat, with important descriptions of the terrain and numerous hunting adventures." (Czech) Successful hunts for lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, buffalo and plains game are recorder within. Spine lightly faded, former owner's name inked to front free endpaper, light scattered foxing, map OK, otherwise a solid VG copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 409pp. Octavo [23.5 cm] Brown leather with gilt stamped titles and decorative designs on the spine and front cover. All edges gilt. Marbled endsheets. With only very minor scratching to the gilt on the fore-edge of the text block. With illustrations from photographs by the author and Mr. Martin Johnson. Naturalist and ornithologist A. Blayney Percival arrived in East Africa from Arabia where he had been in charge of a British Museum expedition. He was first an Assistant Collector, and in 1901 was appointed Ranger of Game Reserves. Later, he was Chief Game Warden for many years (1915-1923). Special edition produced for The African Collection.

Unframed Print. Condition: Very Good. A double sheet print, image area approx. 25 x 38 cms. A civic interior with ornamental richness and stylistic homage, reflecting Iberian architectural influence. The illustrations found in leading architectural journals of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, such as The Builder, Building News, and The Architect are masterpieces of visual craftsmanship. These illustrations capture the elegance, intricacy, and stylistic flair of the period's architecture. Rich in ornamental detail and atmospheric depth, they reflect not only the buildings themselves but the artistic sensibilities and design discourse of their age. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL PAGE FROM THE JOURNAL, PRINTED AT THE DATE SHOWN IN THE TITLE, NOT A REPRINT OR COPY. Category: Builder & Building News; Unframed Prints : Old; PRINTS : Buildings & Places. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Library binding with ink stamps on a few pages inside. Binding tight and square, text clean, bright, and unmarked. 1929 Hard Cover. 768 pp. A collection of numerous articles on current political and social events, along with letters to the editor, music and drama reviews, books of the month and book review sections, etc. This volume discusses everything from birth control to the dangers of cocaine to telepathy to the failure of the Federal Reserve.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hard. Condition: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. 1st. First edition. Hard cover in original cloth. Published London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1949, first printing. 8vo., x+336pp., illustrated with maps. Green cloth with gilt spine titles. Minor, light dust foxing on edges, offset toning to fly leaves, else very good plus, clean, bright, attractive. Front flap of dust jacket laid in. "The fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942, was a great and unexpected blow both to Britain and to her Allies, a blow all the more unlooked-for because the defences of the island fortress had been generally believed to be impregnable. As a result, accusations against the military and civil leadership were immediately made, the greater part of them based on an almost total lack of detailed information. In this book, Lieutenant-General A. E. Percival, who was General Officer Commanding in Malaya from 1941 to 1942, has at last been able to present an authoritative account of the fighting in Malaya and of the events immediately leading up to it. He has given the reasons for the heart-breaking decisions he was forced to take and explained the hitherto unrevealed factors which influenced them. With access to such official records as have been recovered, and after a great deal of research, he has produced a record of the fighting which will go a long way to putting in correct perspective a campaign where British arms, although worn down by an enemy prepared for aggression and skilled in ruthlessness, acquitted itself with honour and ? as the case proved ? the most enduring courage. The War in Malaya, besides making an essential contribution to an understanding of the war in the Far East, is an outstanding study of human fortitude under adversity.".

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Complete with Illustrations from photographs by the Author and Mr. Martin. Johnson also including a map at the rear of the book. Frontispiece. publication of 374 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed. There is foxing on the block of the book, as well as on the early and last pages. The text is legible. the binding is Excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. F. R. Pickersgill R.A.; John Tenniel; Birket Foster; Felix Darley; Jasper Cropsey; P. Duggan; Percival Skelton; A. M. Madot (illustrator). 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. POE, Edgar Allan. The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe. With Original Memoir. London: Sampson Low, Son & Co., 1858. First British edition. Large 8vo (230 x 160mm), pp. [xxx], 247. Illustrated throughout with steel-engraved plates, vignettes, and decorative initials by F. R. Pickersgill R.A., John Tenniel, Birket Foster, Felix Darley, Jasper Cropsey, P. Duggan, Percival Skelton, and A. M. Madot, engraved under the superintendence of Joseph Cundall. Bound in the publisher's original green cloth, ruled in gilt to boards and spine, with the University of New South Wales gilt medallion blocked to the front board, a prize binding, presented as an academic award. Spine lettered and decorated in gilt, raised bands. Condition is Very Good. Binding square and secure, gilt bright, cloth with light age-toning to boards and minor rubbing at extremities. Internally clean throughout; pages bright and fresh with the light foxing to a small number of leaves consistent with a book of this age. No ownership marks other than the prize inscription. The front free endpaper carries a formal Latin prize inscription recording the award of this book to "Gulielmo Henrico Mate" (William Henry Mate), a student of the University of Sydney, commended for excellence in Mathematics and placed first class at the Public Examinations, in the year MDCCCLXIII (1863). Signed by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and Registrar of the University. The 1858 Sampson Low edition is the first British illustrated edition of Poe's collected poetry, appearing the same year as the first American illustrated edition (J.S. Redfield, New York). The illustrated editions of 1858 represent a landmark in Poe's reception, the first serious attempt to render his poetry visually, with contributions from some of the leading Victorian illustrators of the day, including John Tenniel, then best known for his Punch work and illustrating Carroll's Alice. Copies in presentable condition are genuinely scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. the boards are shelf worn and there are a couple of small minor tears in the cloth on the spine. the book has a previous owner's inscription and the early pages have mild foxing. the book is complete with all plates and the map at the rear. the binding is excellent. the condition is given in terms of the book's age. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

8°, Original-Halbleinwand. Condition: Gut. 345 S. Einband minimal berieben u. begriffen, Besitzervermerk auf dem Vorsatz, kleiner Fleck oben auf den ersten 6 Seiten, insgesamt gutes bis sehr gutes Exemplar. A-02-34 Aufgrund der EPR-Regelung kann zur Zeit in folgende Länder KEIN Versand mehr erfolgen: Bulgarien, Griechenland, Luxemburg, Österreich, Polen, Rumänien, Schweden, Slowakei. Bitte beachten Sie: Auf Grund der vorgegebenen Versandkosten von AbeBooks / ZVAB kann es bei Büchern über 1 kg oder bei mehrbändigen Werken zu höheren Versandkosten kommen. Please note: Due to the shipping costs specified by AbeBooks / ZVAB, there may be higher shipping costs for books over 1 kg or for multi-volume works. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 480.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardbound in clipped green dust jacket. Foxing to end papers. Dust jacket has several large chips. Minor wear to board edges & some fading to spine edge, otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. LOWELL, Percival. "Some of the Double Canals of Mars", in Popular Astronomy, 1897-8, volume 5, Goodsell Observatory, Northfield, MN. 572pp, 29 plates. Bound in very sturdy cloth with reinforced hinges. With standard library stamps, including (usually) one stamp on each plate. All that said, still a G/VG copy. Very sturdy and readable.[+] The Lowell piece is rather short but interesting, appearing on pp 234-235, with a plate of nine drawings of the planet (the plate has a perforated library stamp on the right bottom corner). Among the many articles in this volume are: BARNARD, E.E. "The Photography of Meteors", pp 281-4; Mary Proctor, "Evenings with the Stars" and "Heavens for June" as well as entries for the rest of the year); Douglass, A.E. "Atmosphere, Telescope and Observer", pp 64-83; Payne, "The Yerkes Observatory" (with plates) and with "Dedication of Yerkes Observatory", pp 340-351, with two plates; Morrison, "Solar Eclipses" in two parts; C.L. Doolittle, "The Flower ObservatoryUniversity of Pennsylvania", with plates; Paul Yendell, "The Study of Variable Stars" parts 4-9; T.J.J. See, "The Aims of Stellar Astronomy" and "On a New Binary Star with a Period of 5 1-2 Years"; J. Norrison, "Occulations"; Hough, G.W. "Computation of Occulations of Stars by the Moon"; W.H.S. Monck, "The fixed Stars"; Laves, Kurt, "Newton's Law of Gravitation"; Pannekock, "On the Best Method of Observing the Milky Way".

Hardcover. Condition: Good. LEONARD, (Wrexie) Louise. "Drawings of Mars", in Popular Astronomy, Northfield (MN.), vol XV no. 7, August and September 1907, whole number 147, pp 387-390, plus three plates of drawings of Mars by Lowell and Leonard, including 57 small images. The volume is 9.5"x6.5", 648pp, with 13 plates (many glossy), complete. Bound in very sturdy buckram. Ex-library, with gilt-stamped spine labels (including call numbers at bottom of spine); library markings on title page, on the backs of the plates, and on the top and bottom of the exterior text block; there is a small (old) oval rubber stamp on the title page for each of the monthly issues. GOOD, solid copy. [\] "[Leonard] was private secretary and assistant to the astronomer Percival Lowell for over two decades, from 1883 until Lowell's death. In 1895, she traveled to Africa with Lowell to look for a site for a new observatory, which was later established in Flagstaff, Arizona. Leonard managed Lowell's correspondence, edited his many articles and speeches, and traveled with him extensively.  She was left in charge of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff during his absences. She carried out astronomical observations at the observatory in Arizona, after it was built in 1894, studying the planets Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and especially Mars. The observatory's logbooks show that "W.L.L." carried out observations frequently in the early years, and they include sketches that she made of Mars and Venus. This indicates that she was regularly using the large telescope a half century before it became usual for women in astronomy to do so. She also accompanied Lowell to Tacubaya, outside Mexico City, when the large Clark refractor was shipped there in 1896 for one of several oppositions of Mars that she would observe. In 1907, she published her drawings of Mars in Popular Astronomy with notes on the planet its ice caps, Lowell's 'canals' during some of the years when it was in opposition (1901, 1903, 1905). In 1904, Leonard was inducted into the Societé Astronomique de France, then an unusual honor for a woman. She was also an honorary member of the Sociedad Astronomico de Mexico."--Wikipedia |\| And bound in the same issue with: LOWELL, Percival. "North Polar Cap of Mars", pp 416-421. Also in the volume: LOWELL, Percival. "On a New Means of Sharpening Celestial Photographic Images, and Applied with Success to Mars", pp 612-617. [\] Also: PAYNE, W.W. "The Planet Mars", pp 539-545 BUCHANAN, Roberdeau. "The Art of Computing", (delightful and interesting!) pp 287-295. BYRD, Mary E. "A Plea for Elementary Astronomy", FJB Cordeiro, "The Gyroscope" (in two parts); Hector MacPherson bio of Agnes Mary Clerke. H.C. Wilson, "The Number and Distribution of the Stars in the Vicinity of the Peiades". TJJ See, "The Age of the Earth's Consolidation", pp 545-551 The last 20pp of the book have a 1" tear in the right-hand margin which have been mended with acid-free Japan tissue tape.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. W. H. Pickering and A. E. Douglass (illustrator). First Edition. Remarkable and rare First Edition published 1895 illustrated with 24 plates some from the original drawings and sketches of W. H. Pickering and A. E. Douglass. Red cloth hardcover boards with gilt design on the front cover; gilt lettering and gilt page edges. The Author's first and important treatise on the early explorations of Mars. Boards with moderate wear and heavy soiling; spine edges frayed; hinges cracked and pages dusty. Percival Lawrence Lowell (1855-1916) was a businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and formed the beginning of the effort that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after his death. He was particularly interested in the canals of Mars, as drawn by Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli, who was director of the Milan Observatory. In 1894 Lowell chose Flagstaff, Arizona Territory as the home of his new observatory. For the next fifteen years he studied Mars extensively, and made intricate drawings of the surface markings as he perceived them. Lowell published his views in three books: Mars (1895), Mars and Its Canals (1906), and Mars As the Abode of Life (1908). With these writings, Lowell more than anyone else popularized the long-held belief that these markings showed that Mars sustained intelligent life forms. His works include a detailed description of what he termed the 'non-natural features' of the planet's surface, including especially a full account of the 'canals,' single and double; the 'oases,' as he termed the dark spots at their intersections; and the varying visibility of both, depending partly on the Martian seasons. He theorized that an advanced but desperate culture had built the canals to tap Mars' polar ice caps, the last source of water on an inexorably drying planet. While this idea excited the public, the astronomical community was skeptical. Many astronomers could not see these markings, and few believed that they were as extensive as Lowell claimed.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1865 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: 293 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: 293 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. 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: - 293, 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. 293 293.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1921. 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: : - 719, 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. 719 719.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1916. 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: : - 720, 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. 720 720.