Simms Rupert (64 results)

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

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

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

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

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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Exlibrary with usual library markings. Some cover wear. Repaired hinges. Limited 143/200. Original 1894 edition.; 546 pages.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Bibliophiles and scholars alike will relish this extensive account of books published or written in Staffordshire. A meticulously researched reference guide, this book lists everything a lover of literature could want or need to know about Staffordshire's literary history.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive collection of information and insights into the people, places, and events of Staffordshire, England, dating back to the 16th century. It includes bibliographies of individuals connected with Staffordshire, from the medieval period to the late 19th century, as well as a comprehensive directory of books, pamphlets, articles, prints, maps, and paintings that have been produced about or depict the county. The book also contains details of Catholic residents of the county from 1538 to the latter part of the 19th century. Its meticulously compiled content will make this book essential for anyone interested in the history of Staffordshire, either as a reference work or as a source of fascinating reading. 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.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Bibliophiles and scholars alike will relish this extensive account of books published or written in Staffordshire. A meticulously researched reference guide, this book lists everything a lover of literature could want or need to know about Staffordshire's literary history.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. Limited Edition of 450 copies only No. 252. Boards with corner and edge wear, rubbing along spine, creasing/tears top/bottom of spine, sunned spine, marks/scratches. Top, Tail and Fore edge tanned with some spotting, Fore and Tail edges with rough cut edges. Inside boards and Endpapers with mottling, small tear at bottom edge of back endpaper, and inside back board. Binding a little loose from front board exposing netting. Most/All Pages still joined at top edge not been cut at publication, Pages with a little age discolouration, light creasing and odd mark. Internally Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any further issues, A Good personal copy for a book of this age. **1932g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. AANBE18339.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Privately printed, list of subscribers, number 353 of limited edition of 450, xxv + 546pp, , bound in sl rubbed original blue cloth, sl rubbed and bumped on extremities , front inner hinge showing, Obituary of Author, An antiquarian bookseller from 1937 newspaper cuttings tipped onto inside front cover; Large 4to.

Hardback. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. 307/450 copies. Couple of slight marks to prelims else very clean tight text has been fitted with new endpapers and rebound (presumably for a reference library) in plain burgundy cloth with burgundy leather spine lettered in gold with thin twin black rules. "REF 016.9426" at base of spine. No other library marks. Book approaches near Fine. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES MAY APPLY Packed weight 1999g.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Ex-library book, usual markings. Original blue cloth binding, showing wear on the outside in particular. Well read copy with some spine wear but still useable, colouring of page edges due to age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Cloth. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). A limited edition volume, cataloguing the literary works and artworks in relation to the county of Stafford, U.K. An informative work of local interest. Limited edition copy, printed for subscribers only. One of 450 copies. A comprehensive bibliographical work, cataloguing the books, written works and artworks related to the county of Stafford. Presenting works written about, printed or published in Stafford, or those in some ways connected to the county. With a list of subscribers towards the front of the volume. Compiled by Rupert Simms. Previous owners bookplate to the front endpaper of 'W. E. Tate.' A charming volume exploring the art and literature of the West Midlands, England. In a full cloth binding. Externally, sound. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, resulting in small splits to the cloth. Bumping also to the extremities. Split to the cloth of the rear joint. Small tear to the backstrip. Fading to the front board. Marks to the front and rear boards. Dampstaining to the rear board. Front and rear hinges are strained. Tidemarks to the front and rear endpapers and pastedowns. Light cockling also to the front and rear endpapers and pastedowns. Loss to the head of the rear pastedown and endpaper. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound though strained in places. Pages are clean with the off spot. Heavier offsetting to the title page. Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). A limited edition volume, cataloguing the literary works and artworks in relation to the county of Stafford, UK Limited edition copy, printed for subscribers only. This copy is 7 of a total 450 printed.An informative work of local interest and acomprehensive bibliographical work, cataloguing the books, written works, and artworks related to the county of Stafford. Presenting works written about, printed or published in Stafford, or those in some ways connected to the county. With a list of subscribers towards the front of the volume. A charming volume exploring the art and literature of the West Midlands, England. In the publisher's original quarter cloth. Externally, generally smart with bumping to spine head and tail resulting in fraying of cloth. Shelf wear and further slight fraying to extremities and joints. The odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscription to half title page. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). A limited edition volume, cataloguing the literary works and artworks in relation to the county of Stafford, UK Limited edition copy, printed for subscribers only. This copy is 324 of a total 450 printed.An informative work of local interest and acomprehensive bibliographical work, cataloguing the books, written works, and artworks related to the county of Stafford. Presenting works written about, printed or published in Stafford, or those in some ways connected to the county. With a list of subscribers towards the front of the volume. A charming volume exploring the art and literature of the West Midlands, England. In the publisher's original quarter cloth. Externally, generally smart with bumping to spine head and tail. Shelf wear to extremities and joints. The odd handling mark to the boards, including two beige marks to front board and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscription to title page. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. FULL TITLE:'Bibliotheca Staffordiensis, or a Bibliographical Account of Books and other Printed Matter relating to, Printed or Published in, or Written by a Native, Resident, or Person deriving a title from, any portion of the County of Stafford: Giving a Full Collation and Biographical Notices of Authors and Printers, Together with as full a list as possible of Prints, Engravings, Etchings, &c., of any part thereof; and Portraits of Persons so connected.' xxv + 546 untrimmed pages with Addenda & Corrigenda & Appendix. Bright, clean unmarked interior with no inscriptions. The hinge is showing at page vii at front but all pages are tightly bound in. New endpapers. The book has been rebound and the cloth clover has a little wear along the edges. Alphabetical arrangement of text under 'Authors' and 'Places'. LIMITED EDITION: 'Four hundred and fifty copies of this Edition have been printed for Subscribers, of which this is No. 370'. 'Issued to Subscribers' is stated on title page. A list of Subscribers at front.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Limited Edition. 1st limited edition of 450 of which this is No 249. 546 pages including addenda and appendix. Contains a list of subscribers and a number of discreet rubber stamp indicating that the book once belonged to The Law Society. Absolutely packed with detailed information. In original blue textured cloth gilt hard cover binding. The gilt on the spine is readable but very dull. The content is good, clean and tight and the binding shows very little wear - corners slightly rubbed. Very Good. A VERY heavy book. WILL REQUIRE EXTRA POSTAGE OUTSIDE UK.

large 4to. original cloth, uncut pages with top edge gilt. xxv, (ii), 546+(1) pages. Or a Bibliographical Account of Books and Other Printed Matter: Relating to Printed Or Published in Or Written By a Native, Resident, Or Person Deriving a Title From Any Portion of The County of Stafford. Printed in an edition limited to 200 numbered copies printed for subscribers only (Besterman 5885). Bookplate on front pastedown of Donald and Mary Hyde. Ink inscription on front pastedown by Henry Elwell, 1894. Elwell also signed the title page. Hinges, head and tail of spine worn. Corners rubbed. Both covers scuffed. Bibliography of all "books and other printed matter relating to--printed or published in--or written by a native resident, or person deriving a title from--any portion of the county of Stafford." Many of the approximately 20,000 entries have detailed commentary. Rupert Simms (1854-1937) lost both hands and an arm at the age of eight but learned to write by inserting a pencil in a hole in the leather case he wore on his right arm. A secondhand bookseller by trade, he spent 11 years collecting and collating the information for this bibliography. There is a later edition of this book limited to 450 numbered copies. original cloth, uncut pages with top edge gilt.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A limited edition record of the literature produced in the county of Staffordshire, extensive compiled by disabled writer Rupert Simms. A smart title, in original binding, printed for subscribers only.One of a limited edition - this being number 88 of only 200 copies printed.A catalogue of literature produced by and in the county of Staffordshire, compiled by Staffordshire native Rupert Simms, who, aged 8 or 9, lost his left arm and right hand, after being caught in a machine for making perforated bricks.Rupert and his mother took his hands, which he was given in a bag, and buried them at Longton Church.Unable to continue with manual labour, Rupert soon developed the ability to write with the remains of his right arm, and spent 11 years compiling this remarkable, and comprehensive reference title. Bound in original red cloth. Externally, smart. The odd slight marks to boards. Mild rubbing to extremities. Slight fading to spine. Bumping to head and tail. Small mark to rear board. Evidence of small area of mending to rear board with strip of cloth. Hinges starting, but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with occasional spotting, and the odd crease. Very Good. book.

First Edition. Good copy only in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxv, 546 p. ; 29 cm. Subject; Staffordshire (England) Bio-bibliography. 4 Kg.

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