Simpson S Nicol (8 results)

Condition: New. Fraser, John S (illustrator).

Condition: New. Fraser, John S (illustrator).

Original Brown Buckram Hardbac. Condition: Good Plus. First Edition. 1888. First edition. viii, 217pp. a frontispiece and 15 other black and white plates. The author writes in his preface to this work that the primary cause of writing these sketches is to be found in his ardent love for the pastoral side of life. From boyhood he has had a deep-rooted admiration for the fields and woods, the sea-shore and the waters of the earth. A few of the fifteen sketches are titled: Before Spring; Bits in SApril; On the Raod; Nature's Children; Time Thrums; My Garden in the Fall; and Footprints in the Snow. The book is bound in the original brown buckram covered bevelled boards with gold titling on the front board and spine. The case of the book is in good to very good condition with shelf wear and some soiling and staining on the boards. The corners are lightly bumped with wear to the cloth on the corner tips. The spine ends are more heavily bumped with a little damage and loss to the cloth. The contents are tight and clean with some browning and foxing to the endpapers. There is also a little foxing on the half-title page and frontispiece. A lengthy inscription has been written on the front free endpaper. PLEASE NOTE: Heavyish book so a little extra may be needed for shipping to non-UK customers. John S. Fraser (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. 86 pages, 6 figs., 15 plates. Pictorial boards, good binding, edge of spine missing with front and back in good condition. Inside has book dealer comments in pencil inside front cover, no other marks or stamps. A fair copy, If not for the spine it could easily be listed as very good condition.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Illustrated. Pages untrimmed. Green cloth, bevelled boards, slight wear to corners and extremities. Copperplate inscription on second blank endpaper. Some slightly grubby marks to edges of first pages. John S. Fraser (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Parish Patches is a book written by Alexander Nicol Simpson and first published in 1888. The book is a collection of essays that provide a vivid and detailed account of the life and customs of the Scottish countryside during the late 19th century. The essays are based on the author's own experiences and observations as a parish minister in rural Scotland. Simpson's writing is characterized by its warmth, humor, and deep appreciation for the people and traditions of his community. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the local economy, the social hierarchy, religious practices, and the landscape of the Scottish countryside. The author also provides insights into the daily lives of the people he encounters, from the wealthy landowners to the humble crofters and farm laborers. Throughout the book, Simpson's writing is marked by his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with great clarity and insight. The result is a fascinating and engaging portrait of life in rural Scotland during a time of great change and transition. Overall, Parish Patches is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on Scottish life and culture during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, rural life, or social customs and traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Fraser, John S (illustrator).…

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have. Fraser, John S (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Parish Patches (1888) | Alexander Nicol Simpson | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2008 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781437090734 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Fraser, John S (illustrator). …