Richard Devizes Joseph Stevenson (7 results)

Hardcover. Orig boards, rubbed, backstrip gone, cover all but loose; Winifred M Temple name on e-p.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Samuel Bentley, London 1838. Very Good. English Historical Society, viii, 88p including 10p index. Preface i-viii is in English, core of the text 1-78 is in Latin, Index 79-88 is in English. Main text is annotated in its generous margins in English. 12 pages of publishers advertisements follow, dated January 1839. Small folio format, half-calf over marbled boards, corners softening slightly. Titles to spine bordered in gilt, text block is bright and free of markings, spine is square and tight, pages flow easily. End matter foxed and spotted. Book plate of Hardwicke Knight with an illustration of a squirrel on front end paper as well as pencilled notations from prior seller. Hardwicke Knight was an English polymath, collector, and photographer and writer of some renown who relocated to New Zealand. His book collection large enough that this bookplate appears from time to time in rare book listings. According to the preface, the Chronicon de rebus gestis Ricardi Primi was likely written prior to 1199 by Richard of Devizes, an English chronicler and monk of St. Swithin's house at Winchester. It covers the first three years of King Richard's reign, from 1189-1192, as well as the affairs of England at the time. This edition was put together by the English Historical Society using the only two manuscripts of the original work. Additional photos available.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. Brown cloth. Rebound. 88p. Cover shows some signs of soiling and shelf wear. Pages edges soiled. Otherwise a clean and tight book in good condition. The Chronicon de rebus gestis Ricardi Primi (1192), by which Richard of Devizes is chiefly known, covers only the first three years of King Richard's reign; it is practically an account of events in England and the Holy Land during the Third Crusade. The narrator of the chronicle is a French Jewish cobbler giving advice to young French Christians intending to visit England.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Series: English Historical Society, Publications 88p small folio format, original paper covered board with decorative calf label to spine, colour of boards imitates vellum, large format with generous margins, light markings from a Cambridge college library, including blindstamp to title page, spine well in place, text extremely bright and fresh Language: French.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1838 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 127 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. 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: 127.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1838 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: 114 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: 114 Volume 1 Language: Latin,English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: lat. Language: lat,eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1838. 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: - lat,eng, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 114, 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 1 114 114.