Prig (33 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good sturdy). Spine is torn some, and viewable on both inside covers (still fairly; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 147 pages.

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

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Fair. 1892. No Edition Remarks. 280 pages. No dust jacket. R%ed and black cloth. Rough-cut pages. Light foxing and moderate tanning to pages and free endpapers. More prominent to text block edges. Moderate cracking to gutters exposing netting and causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has minor tanning with noticeable fraying, splitting and crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has board covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Covers are marked and edgeworn. Backstrip is ripped at the top and shelfworn. Binding is loose. Pages are ageworn and slightly darkened towards the edges. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Red cloth, black spine, gold lettering, rubbed, text vg. England.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. A collection of four pieces by Longueville, all previously published. Black cloth boards with red edges and gilt title to spine and red title to front cover. There is a one inch closed tear to the top of the rear hinge. Chipping to bookcloth along spine ends and hinges. Minor browning to margins and dampstaining to bottom corners of fore-edge, but clean interior overall. 302 pages. LIT/122018.

Fair ex-lib., lacks most of shelfback. [5], 142 p.; 18 cm. A satire on Mr. Turncote's troubles with the established Church of England From the Preface: `The object at which an immense proportion of our fellow-creatures are aiming is so evidently the pleasing of self, that it is a matter of legitamte surprise that scarcely any treatises exist upon that subject in the abstract. If to serve himself is the end of man, it must be the most important of all sciences. Now the Exercises of St. Ignatius, or, as they are more frequently called, Ignatian Retreats, constitute the most renowned system for studying the End of Man; I therefore propose to write a short treatise, upon pleasing one's self, as the End of Man, and the system followed in those Exercises.' Meditations are provided for eight days. Anticipates the philosophy of Ayn Rand. Binding is Hardcover.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. First Edition. 155 pp + ads. Hardbound in red cloth. Boards very worn & soiled. Rear hinge weak. Text block very good. A scarce title. "The Prig" aka Thomas Longueville.

Condition: New.

G/VG, unmarked Hardback; a few cover spots; no DJ. 118 pp.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book records the proceedings of the Churgress, an influential Anglican gathering. The author was invited to provide a full account of the event, which he does in the form of a preface and several chapters. Here, the author shares his firsthand observations on the main speeches and discussions of the congress. He covers various topics, including the Catholicity of the English Church, the differences between the Church of England and the Church of Rome, the issue of ritualism, and the role of preaching orders. The author's insights into the state of the Church of England at the time offer a valuable historical perspective on the institution's development. 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: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Red lettering on front board. Internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. 8vo. Re-bound in brown cloth. Binding tight, pages clean. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

Hardcover. First American Edition. First American Edition. 12mo, publisher's black and red cloth over boards with red lettering on cover and gilt lettering on spine, and full deckled edge. Annotated selections of The Venerable Bede's The Ecclesiastic History of England in translation. Very good, light shelf wear, especially to rear cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Fair to Good covers, interiors Good, foxed flyleaf.

Cloth Boards. Condition: Very Good Minus. 280pp. Bound in black and red cloth boards. Gilt embossed lettering to the spine, which is lightly sunned. There is rubbing to the head and tail of the spine with a little loss of the cloth. Light rubbing to the board corners. A little bubbling to the cloth of the rear board. The book has some spine lean and light foxing to the fore edges. There are three different name stamps to the preliminary blank page and a date stamp 30 May 1941. The foxing from the lower fore edge encroaches onto the lower margin of a few pages and there are a few light soil marks and very occasional finger soiling to the page margins of several pages. The text block is otherwise on the whole clean. Light crease to the top corner of the rear end paper. The book is tightly bound. A very good copy of this humourous book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A scarce first edition copy of this Anglican work, with a signed dedication to a relation of the author. With publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work. The first edition of the work. With a dedication from the author to the front blank: 'R Longueville From The Author T.L 8 July 87'. Whilst little is known of the author, owing to the surname, we believe this work to be dedicated to a relative of the author. This fascinating work is a fictional tale exploring the process of canonization in the Church of England. Written by 'The Prig' which is defined as a self-righteous moralistic person. 'The Prig' is a pseudonym for Thomas Longueville, an author of several works including Pryings among Private Papers, and The Life of Sir Kenelm Digby. In a red and black cloth binding. Externally very smart with just some slight bumping to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. A few light marks to the boards.Small puncture mark to the rear board. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with just the odd spot, heavier to the first and last few pages. Dedication from the author to front blank. Very Good. signed by author. book.

Vellum. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). An interesting collection of moral short stories, by Thomas Longueville. In a lovely vellum binding. Written by 'The Prig' which is defined as a self-righteous moralistic person. 'The Prig' is a pseudonym for Thomas Longueville, an author of several works including Pryings among Private Papers, and The Life of Sir Kenelm Digby. This anthology is a collection of four previously published works by Longueville. In a half vellum binding with paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with a few handling marks to vellum. Small patches of rubbing to the spine label and to the head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with instances of spotting to the first and last few pages. The odd spot throughout. Very Good. book.

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 1887. 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: - 128, 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. 128 128.

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