Reading Eva (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Publication of 240 pages. The dust jacket is shelf rubbed and small closed tears along the edges. The boards are in good condition. There is minor foxing on the block of the book and little on the first and last pages, as well on the inner part of the jacket. Internally the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound and presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. the jacket is chipped and creased. though a bit marked, the book is neat and presentable. sound binding. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. tipped in sepia plates [16] by E.H. Shepard + many text illustrations by Shepard sm.4to red pictorial boards in colored pictorial dust jacket in protective sleeve [dust jacket with small chips along the edges & sl.creases/clean and tight copy with some pages filled in in Pencil only] Titlepage in red and black with illustrative surround. +96pp + 16 plates. Inscription "To Joanna Helen Thompson from her Doctor April 27th 1940" Neat crisp and clean with Shepard illustrations characteristic of the artist's Winnie-the-Pooh books. 1 volume. Hardcover.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8° - 48pp - Color & B/w reporductions (Bonnard, Boudin, Cezanne, Courbet, Degas, Fantin-Latour, Gauguin, Jongkind, L?pine, Manet, Monet, Morisot, Picasso, Pissarro, Redon, Renoir, Signac, Sisley, Toulouse-Lautrec, Utrillo, Van Gogh, Vuillard.) Exhibition Catalog including leaflet of The Friends of the Israel Philarmonic Orchestra. Text in English language. Original boards and original Mylar. In Very good condition.

Condition: Good. 1972. First Edition. 240 pages. Signed by the author. Silver pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. One piece of paper flat signed by the author pasted to front endpaper; also pasted in, a short note from the author to a Miss Jarvis. Includes photographic plates. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Small stain to front endpaper and lower margin of last few pages not affecting the text. Pencil price to front endpaper. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Slight surface wear and faint stains to spine. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket; small nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges. Slight water staining to underside of spine. Small brown stain to front flap.

Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First. A fine signed! copy in black cloth with silvered titles on spine DJ is near fine with only the slightest edge wear This copy is signed by the author, which is quite noteworthy, since she died later in the year of publication The book in not common, but signed it may be unique (See photo) From Wikipedia: Eva Violet Isaacs, 2nd Marchioness of Reading CBE JP (nà e Mond; 6 August 1895 â" 14 August 1973) was a British philanthropist, Zionist activist, children's welfare advocate, and writer Among other roles, she served as vice president of the World Jewish Congress, president of its British section, and president of the National Council of Women Eva Violet Mond was born in Lowndes Square, London, the eldest daughter of Sir Alfred Mond and Violet Goetze (later the 1st Baron and Baroness Melchett) Her paternal grandfather was German-born chemist and industrialist Ludwig Mond Though her father was of Jewish descent, Eva was baptised and raised in her mother's Anglican faith On 28 September 1914, she married Gerald Rufus Isaacs, son of Alice Cohen and Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading, in a civil ceremony She began reconnecting with her Jewish heritage after a series of trips to Palestine, and formally converted to Judaism under the supervision of Rabbi Dr Maurice Perlzweig in 1933 She thereafter became a member of London's Liberal Jewish Synagogue and an active Zionist Lady Reading became involved in various child welfare charities, including as Chairman of the National Society of Day Nurseries and as member of the General Nursing Council She toured the United States as a representative of the United Jewish Appeal in 1939, and the same year became president of the British section of the World Jewish Congress Under her leadership, the organisation petitioned the British government to take action to save Jews during the Holocaust She meanwhile served as regional adviser on child care for the Ministry of Health from 1940 to 1945, and served as vice chairman of the Children's Refugee Movement, which supported 10,000 orphaned Jewish refugees She became vice president of the World Jewish Congress in 1947, and from 1955 to 1957 served as president of the National Council of Women She died at her home in Thakeham, West Sussex, on 14 August 1973, one week after her 78th birthday 240 pp.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1894 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: 446 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: 446 Volume 1 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1894. 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, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 446, 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. Volume 1 446 446.