Rca Prior (44 results)

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

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.

Softcover. Condition: As New. Reprint. Reprint. Book is in as new condition. Cover may have some minor wear from storage. Text appears to be clean. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. ISBN: 1409769127. ISBN/EAN: 9781409769125. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561041672.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, 8vo, later green cloth binding lettered gilt to spine, later endpapers, tightly bound, text clean and unmarked, xxvii + 290pp.

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of the English language by exploring the origins of common plant names. Delving into the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon, German, Latin, French, and even Arabic influences, the author reveals how these words reflect the cultural and linguistic evolution of the British Isles. From the humble dandelion to the majestic oak, each plant name tells a story - tracing back to ancient beliefs about medicinal uses, folklore, and even religious practices. The author meticulously unpacks the layers of meaning behind these seemingly ordinary words, offering insights into the knowledge, beliefs, and even prejudices of past generations. The book sheds light on the remarkable interconnectedness of languages and cultures, demonstrating how even the seemingly mundane act of naming a plant can reveal a deeper history of human interaction and evolution. Through a detailed examination of the evolution of plant names, the author provides a unique and engaging window into the cultural and linguistic heritage of Britain. 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: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 8vo, second edition, pp, xxvii, 290, gilt titled blind panelled brown cloth worn in parts with holding splits to the spine, prize label on the leading paste-down endpaper, age-toning, blind embossed stamp on the title-page "Aspatria Agricultural Company Limited - School".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, 1872. Plates throughout. Pen inscription on front free endpaper, "With the author's kind regards". Some foxing to first and last pages. Original gilt lettered cloth faded around edges, spine faded. Some very light fraying to spine edges and corners. Generally a very good copy of this scarce and early work on croquet. Five full page plates. (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. pp.xxvii, [8], 290. Original black cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine, very good with a little general wear and rubbing, cloth slightly nicked to the head/tail of the spine, repaired and reglued. Contents clean and tight, original end papers unmarked, front hinge a little cracked and now repaired, inscription "from the author" to the half title. A good, internally very clean copy. Size: 8vo (14 x 20cm). Inscribed By the Author. Book. …

Publisher's cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Occasional pencil notes in text. Traces of bookplate having been removed from front pastedown. Sir Edward Salisbury's copy, with his signature on t.p. Weight: 1 Language: English Reprinted from the Somerset County Herald.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. 8vo. xxvii + (1) + 294pp. Original gilt green cloth, gilt title on cover. A scholarly book written at a time when there was much serious interest in dialect and folklore. The third enlarged edition. Desmond p565. Jackson p10.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo. xxvii + (1) + 290pp. Publisher's cloth, gilt title; slight wear to corners. The etymology of plant names giving their linguistic origins from the Greek, Old English, French and other languages, or according to their use, appearance or as derived from custom or folk-lore. The author (1809-1902), a doctor, travelled widely as a plant collector, and for a time was Curator of the Fielding Herbarium at Oxford; he contributed to scholarly botanical and medical journals. Desmond (2nd ed, 1994), p565. Stafleu & Cowan 8347.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. London, Williams & Norgate, 1863. First Edition, 1863. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. 8vo. 250pp. Publisher's cloth, gilt title. Boards showing age-related wear and fading to edges, backstrip behind title is torn and has been repaired. Spine is heavily sunned. First few pages have significant foxing, with occasional spotting here and there throughout. Final quarter of text block has dark stain across the top page edge, text is unaffected. Some internal cracking. Previous owner¿s name to ffep. Otherwise unmarked throughout. An age-compromised, but significantly scarce, first edition of this collectable book.…

Condition: Poor. No jacket. A lot of dirty marks, scuffs, fading and wear on cover. Also small water stains on bottom corners of cover and first and last pages. A name nad date has been handwritten on first blank page but content is fine.

Condition: Very Good. London, Williams and Norgate, 1863. 8vo. XXVI,+ (1),+ (blank),+ 250,+ (2) pp. Some spotting. Worn publ. cloth, spine faded. With owner?s inscription by E. Frey and with the bookplate of Nils Fries. Stafleu 8347. First edition, new were published in 1870 and 1879. Prior (1809-1902) was a British botanist, living in South Africa, Canada, USA and Jamaica and finally in London, fellow of the Linnaean Society. He was also the translator of ?Ancient Danish Ballads? This book gives the etymology of plant names and tracing their origins from the Greek, Old English, French and others languages. Hardcover / Hardback.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 328 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.74 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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

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.