Proctor Major (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Original brown cloth covered boards with black decorations on cover and gilt lettering and black decorations along spine; light rubbing spine edge and tips. Binding and hinges secure; one loose page. Contents clean and unmarked; age appropriate toning. 480pp. Chronology. Features over 150 b/w illustrations. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No markings, cover is very worn, pages are worn; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Presumed first. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering and black and gilt embellishments. Some rubbing to edges, slight shelf wear. Slight foxing to frontispiece and title ONLY. Pages/boards clean, NO foxing or markings. Binding sturdy.

attractive leather binding with raised bands and gilt letters on spine, owner name on title page, some foxing of contents throughout, this item is over two pounds and shipping may be above standard outside U.S.

Hardcover. Condition: New. unknown (illustrator). unknown. The book is sealed in its original shrink wrap, indicating it is in mint condition. The red leather cover is embossed with gold detailing, adding a touch of elegance and durability. No visible damage or wear is present due to the protective wrapping. Sealed in shrink wrap, presumed mint condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Jacques Charmoz and Wayne Davis and Carl Von Diebitsch and W. Russell Flint ect. (illustrator). First Edition. Limited edition of 950 copies. Dust jacket is in poor condition, heavily worn, spotted, tears, front flap held on by tape, in a protective cover, it did it's job though as the covers are crisp and clean. Occasional spot. Oversize.

Red Cloth. Condition: Corner and Edge Wear. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Cover vignettes in gilt. Spine lettered and designed in gilt which has faded but is readable. Spine extremities are frayed. Frontispiece and illustrated title-page with tissue-guard. Illustrated in balck and white throughout the text material, some full-page. Five chapters, the first four describing the first four crusades, the last chapter describing crusades 5-8. Final chapter deals with the consequences of the Crusades. Internally quite a clean copy. 480pp. Size: Demy Octavo.

VERY FINE GUARANTEED. Sealed. Photos of actual item. The reproduction of the dramatic 1854 illustrated history, published by the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. Limited Edition Of Only 600. Easton Press, Norwalk CT. Major Proctor "History of the Crusades: Their Rise, Progress, and Results". Deluxe Limited Edition of only 600 produced. Luxuriously bound in full genuine leather. This slipcased edition is in new condition without any flaws. 6" x 9", 512pp. Sealed. HISTORY OF THE CRUSADES This is the reproduction of the dramatic 1854 illustrated history, published by the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. In 1854, Major Proctor published his acclaimed history in a remarkable edition featuring over 150 illustrations that bring to life the pivotal figures and events from this pivotal period in history. That historic work is reproduced here with all the illustrations. Features a custom-designed, gold-stamped slipcase. Limited to only 600 copies. Major Proctor was a 19th-century author known for his comprehensive, illustrated "History of the Crusades," first published around 1854, detailing the religious and military expeditions to the Holy Land, covering causes, major figures (like Peter the Hermit, Richard the Lionheart, Saladin), key events (Sieges of Antioch, Jerusalem), and outcomes, serving as a popular historical account with detailed narratives and engravings. An English author, active in the mid-19th century, with a birth year estimated around 1795/1796 and death around 1842, though publication dates for his major work span later, indicating republications and editions. In essence, Proctor's history is a classic, detailed narrative of the Crusades, valued for its thoroughness and illustrations, providing insight into medieval warfare, religious fervor, and historical events FEATURES Includes all the classic Easton Press qualities: * Premium Leather * Silk Moire Endleaves * Distinctive Cover Design * Hubbed Spine, Accented in Real 22KT Gold * Satin Ribbon Page Marker * Gilded Page Edges * Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper * Smyth-sewn Pages for Strength and Durability * Beautiful Illustrations Key Aspects of Proctor's Work: Comprehensive Coverage: The book details the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and later Crusades, including the rise of chivalric orders and the fall of Edessa. Focus on Figures & Events: Highlights pivotal moments like the preaching of the First Crusade, the capture of Jerusalem, Richard the Lionheart's campaigns, and Saladin's rise. Rich Illustrations: Famous for its numerous engraved illustrations, bringing medieval life and battles to visual life. Popular History: Written for a general audience, making complex medieval history accessible, though often reprinted in modern times as historical texts, notes Amazon and other booksellers.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. Deluxe limited edition with slipcase still in shrink wrap. Leather-bound hard cover published by Easton Press in 2016. Limited to only 600 copies. No dust jacket. Brown leather covers with gilt lettering and artwork. Spine has four raised bands. Page edges are gilt-covered. Silk moire endpapers. Satin bookmark ribbon is attached to headband. Slipcase is red with gold-stamped artwork on one side. Book and slipcase are in fine condition. Large 8vo, 512 pages, 3.2 lb.; Easton Press; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 512 pages.

( In englischer Sprache - Erste Ausgabe ) 480 Seiten mit 150 schwarz-weißen Illustrationen im Text und auf Tafeln. Goldgeprägter roter Original-Leinwand, Gro8° ( 24 x 16,5 cm ). Der Einband ist etwas berieben, Ecken und Kanten teils bestoßen, der schmale Einbandrücken ist zu den Kapitalen hin etwas ausgefranst und etwas beschädigt. Innen mit altem Besitzvermerk auf den Vorsatzblättern vorn und hinten mit handschriftlichem Besitzvermerkt von alter Hand in Bleistift *Albert Goetz, 1858*, Papier innen teils zeitbedingt gebräunt, Seiten durchgehend etwas fingerfleckig und stockfleckig, teils auch stärker stockfleckig. Wenige Seiten etwas angeknickt bzw. eselsohrig. - sehr selten - ( Gewicht 1200 Gramm ) ( Lagerort SR ) ( Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage ) / Artikel 17682 /// (In English - First Edition) 480 pages with 150 black-and-white illustrations in the text and on plates. Gold-embossed red original cloth, large 8° (24 x 16.5 cm). The cover is slightly rubbed, corners and edges partially bumped, the narrow spine is slightly frayed and slightly damaged towards the capitals. The inside has an old ownership note on the endpapers, front and back, with an old handwritten ownership note in pencil *Albert Goetz, 1858*. The paper inside is partly browned due to time, pages are slightly finger-stained and foxed throughout, some with more severe foxing. A few pages are slightly bent or dog-eared. - very rare - (Weight 1200 grams) (Storage location SR) (Further images upon request) / Item 17682.

Condition: Acceptable. Lindsay and Blakiston Philadelphia, PA 1854 8vo. 480 pages. red cloth gilt illustrated boards. boards moderately soiled. corners bumped. crude tape repairs to spine. previous owner bookplate to front pastedown. all edge gilt. binding secure. G- $NRP.