Smith Capt George (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Limited/Numbered. Ltd Ed. : #62 of 700 copies. Facsimile reprint of 1779 edition. 329p. Folding plates. Heavy. Jacket spine slightly sunned. Fine/Near Fine copy.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 220. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1866 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 220.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine binding. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good dust jacket. Reprint Edition. Facsimile reprint of the 1779 edition. With 16 plates, mostly folding. This is the limited edition, #313 of 700 copies. A Near Fine binding in a Very Good dustjacket, which is protected with a new mylar cover. Near Fine binding / Very Good dust jacket.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Davis, Clara O.; Clymer, John F.; Maltman, W.; Garland, George; Smith, Ralph C.; Lowthian, Louis R. (illustrator). First Edition. 60 pages. Features: News digest includes 'a British ministry of propaganda', America's altered mood, free speech in Canada, Moscow bargaining, and from Poland to Rumania; Canada's Prison Shame - intersting article by J. Alex. Edmison includes photos of - the B.C. Penitentiary at New Westminster, youn ladies in the Borstal Institute at Aylesbury, England, Montreal Gaol (Bordeaux Gaol), and members of the Archambault Commission - R.W. Craig, J.L. KKent, Mr. Justice Archambault, J.C. McRuer, and Allan Fraser; Uncle Romeo and the White Pendennings (short story); The Missing Passenger (short story); A Letter to Anne (short story); Samaritan on Wheels - the story of the Empire's greatest philanthropist and leading industrialist William Richard Morris, now Viscount Nuffield - article with photos; Land of Wish-It-Were (verse); If I Die Before I Wake (part 4); Nice one-page ad by the Automotive Industries of Canada features the province of Alberta with map and text; Colgate ad features illustration of the Dionne Quints; Palmolive soap ad features illustration of the faces of the Dionne Quintuplets and (faux) signed photo of Gladys Cooper of 1973 Robson St. in Vancouver; Stewart-Warner radio ad features photos of the 4575, 4351 and 4511 models; When Contagious Diseases Stay Home; Movie news and photos, with brief write-up and photo of Geraldine Fitzgerald, plus additional photos of King Vidor, Alexander Hall, Howard Hawks, Frank Capra, Sam Wood, Jack Conway, Clarence Brown, Frank Borzage, Tod Browning, George Cukor, Victor Fleming and Norman Taurog; Fashion illustrations; Nice half-page two-colour ad for RCA Victor radios shows the A-2, A-1 and A-4; Scales of Fortune (short story); Half-page tourism ad for Italy (unfortunately, many young Canadians would soon be fighting there!); Beauty article; Charis foundations ad features nostalgic photo; Autumn fashion preview; Pickling Made Easier; Quotes of the World; Nice Heinz ketchup ad inside front cover includes photo of restaurant scene; Vintage colour back cover ad for Canadian-grown fruits and vegetables; and more. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this great vintage issue.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. xxvii, 399 p. 21 cm. Diagram on title page. Half leather with marbled paper boards. Masonic symbols on spine. Worn extremities, rubbed boards. Former owner bookplate designed by James Blomfield. Foxing. Occasional ink corrections. Capt. Smith was a Freemason of some distinction in the latter part of the 18th century. Although born in England, he entered the military service of Prussia where he was initiated into one the German Masonic Lodges. (This explains the dedication to Frederick, King of Prussia.) On his return to England he was appointed Inspector of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich and published works on military science. Rear chapter endeavours to explain why ladies have never been admitted as Masons; the author, however, is in favour of the formation of female lodges. (p. 365).James Jervis Blomfield (1879-1951) was a Canadian artist and designer best known for his design of the coat of arms of Vancouver.

Condition: Very Good. Number 489 of a limited 700 copies. Brown faux leather boards with gilt lettering on spine. Book is in very nice condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. Small name stamp inside front cover.

or, A Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms &c. used in the Equipment, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of an Army. 4to. Sixteen plates, all but two of them folding, folding table. Two plates with tears to the stubs, some lightish staining throughout, but overall very good in recent tan half calf on marbled boards. [ii], xviii [List of Subscribers misbound], [312pp.] Printed for J. Millan, A sound copy of this important source for military practice at the outbreak of the War of Independence. Subscribers included the Duke of Cumberland, Amherst, Burgoyne, Howe, Admiral Parker, Dr. Solander of the British Museum, Mr. Henry Shrapnel, Viscount Townshend, and the alliterative and euphonious Theophilus Tomson Tutt.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1866. 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, Pages: - 220, 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. 220 220.