Pierce Younger Egan (48 results)

Paperback. Condition: New.

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

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

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In.

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

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

Condition: New.

Half-Leather. Condition: Good. Pierce Egan, the Younger (illustrator). First Edition. Contemporary marbled paper boards with red leather spine and corners; mild shelf wear and a 2cm scrape to top front leather triangle. The spine, a little rubbed on front edge, is strong, square and well cased; Seven raised bands decorated in gilt with gilt filigrees in between; the second section down has lost the red leather label. Marbled text block edges set flat and true. Internally marbled endpapers; the front gutter broken the reverse of the front one bearing a note from past bookseller (this fine clean copy 18/-)! Next two blank pages foxed, followed by complete but darkened (pickwickian) frontis. Offsetting to title page. All the remaining pages clean though lightly browned at edges. Most of the 24 plates darkened as if by some natural ageing process. Pages iv. 375, (1). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. modern cloth, illustrated, corner torn from final lesf with the loss of several words, two closed tears repared with archival tape, printed double column, good. first published 1840; 224 pages; keywords: fiction; John Dicks (c1890) (Dicks'.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a swashbuckling high seas adventure, following the exploits of a daring young man named John Paul, whose courage and unwavering determination to make a name for himself lead him to become one of the most feared pirates of his day. At a time when the seas were ruled by ruthless buccaneers and conflict between nations often spilled into brutal maritime warfare, John Paul's adventures are set against a backdrop of real-life historical events. The author deftly weaves together elements of action, romance, and historical detail to create a captivating narrative that will appeal to fans of both historical fiction and thrilling seafaring tales. 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.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 662 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Burgundy half leather boards with gilt lettering to spine. Boards are rubbed but otherwise in good order. Corners bumped and worn. Spine is faded with bumping to ends. 474 pp + 86 pp section of ballads. The textblock is in good, clean condition with just the odd mark. Binding is a touch weak. Previous owner's mark here and there. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 747g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 032627:1-I4) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 747 G. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The rare first edition of Pierce Egan's novel, Robin Hood, bound from the instalments of three publications originally sold for around a penny in weekly instalments over 2 years, 1838- 1840:  Book I, pp1-164, Book II, pp165-474, Book III, Robin Hood Ballads, illustrated with engraving on wood by an Eminent Artist, dated 1840, 86pp with preface. Unusually each publication has the printers details along the spine (not visible). Toned pages with some staining. Professionally rebound on dark leather with raised bands on the spine. In very good condition. 8vo.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Two pages,12mo, bifolium, good condition. Embossed heading "Perseverantia et Fortitudo". "My dear Kenney | In acknowledgment of Mrs Kenney's note Wednesday that between two and four [each] day except Saturdays & Mondays I am to be found here Wednesday I have most leisure & shall be happy to see you here tomorrow between 2 & 4 o'clock if convenient to you [.]".

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Engr. front.; sl. browning, the odd spot. Early rebound in marbled boards, red roan spine without lettering. In 64 pts, each with large engraving and text in two columns; without the portrait found in the other copy, the frontispiece is bound following the title.

Engr. front., illus.; some spotting. The 3 books bound separately in half maroon roan; spines rubbed, with some worming to following hinge & fore-edge Book I. In 64 pts, each with large engraving and text in two columns. This may have been bound for a lending library.

Front., illus.; a few marks. Later black cloth spine, wallpaper e.ps. Owner's inscription 1915. In 40 pts, the text in two columns and seemingly published after Johnson's edition of 'The London Apprentice' 1852, and before Harrison's reissue in 1860.

Plates, illus; without the frontispiece. Early rebound retaining the original free e.ps, suggesting the frontispiece was then absent. Green paper covered boards, white cloth spine sunned. In larger format, with two column text. The frontispiece in the related copy is the first plate, which suggests that the frontispiece may have been the engraved titlepage; the title here is correctly spelt.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. William Barth nd c1840's hardback. Boards detached. Unpaginated. Two title pages. Engraved title with closed tear. Text generally bright. Fair only. Scarce.

Condition: Very Good. No date but circa 1850's. Brown leather spine and corners, marbled covers, gilt title on spine, a very nice copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Illustrated by Pierce Egan, the Younger (illustrator). Very minor shelfwear along some edges. Sunned spine which, nevertheless, remains bright and rich-colored; one small scuff in one of the floral compartments. ; 3/4 leather - dark brown covers with gilt borders; and rich tan, sunned spine with raised bands and gilt floral and bordered compartments and lettering. Marbled endpapers. Frontispiece with tissue guard depicting whimsical characters, and Source and Mouth of the Thames, and First and Last Bridge over the Thames. Center character appears in some of the 23 illustrations. An extremely attractive copy, beautifully bound by Bayton. An intriguing work of social commentary and urban exploration. Egan, known for his vivid depictions of London life, takes readers on a journey along the River Thames, offering insights into the cultural, political, and recreational aspects of 19th-century England. The book provides a snapshot of London's social fabric, capturing the vibrancy of markets, fairs, and public spaces. Featuring engravings by Pierce Egan the Younger, the book is a visual record of Thames life, making it valuable for art and history enthusiasts. Egan's satirical tone and observations on British society still resonate, offering parallels to modern urban life. ; Etchings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 375 pages.

Front., tear in pp.19-20 vol. II repaired. 3 vols in 1 in fairly recent red cloth. v.g. In 91 parts, most with a full page illus., text in two columns. Without the 'large engraving (presented gratis with No. 1.): The Evil May Day'. First published in 1850, see Summers p.41.; the preface to this edition is dated 1852.

Front. & illus.; a few spots. 3 vols in 1 in contemp. brown binders' cloth; sl. worn. Bookplate of Alfred & Ida Johnson, Harborne. 91 parts, issued to form 3 vols, separately paged. The text is in two columns, each part with a full page engraving, but this copy is as usual without the large coloured plate 'The Evil May Day' presented with No. I. First published in 1850.

Front. & illus.; front trimmed & laid down, 2 leaves in pts 2 & 3 strengthened at edges, some browning & spotting. 3 vols in 1. Later rebound in light blue boards, blue cloth spine retaining earlier leather label. 91 pts, issued to form 3 vols, separately paged. The text is in two columns, each part with a full page engraving, but this copy is as usual without the large coloured plate 'The Evil May Day' presented with No. I. First published in 1850.

Front. & illus.; a few spots. 3 vols in 1 in contemp. dark brown half calf; sl. rubbed, scar on leading spine leather, inner hinges cracking. 91 parts, issued to form 3 vols, separately paged. The text is in two columns, each part with a full page engraving, but this copy is as usual without the large coloured plate 'The Evil May Day' presented with No. I. First published in 1850.

3/4 Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First. No Jacket. First. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 3/4 leather binding, marbled boards. The boards are shelf rubbed and the spine has a chip at the top and the bottom. o/w a good tight copy, no foxing. Lots of steel engravings, not on separate plates, just in with the text. A Scarce book.