Sparrow King (24 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This is not a book but a near-mint, 12-inch, 33-1/3 rpm, long-playing vinyl Calypso record, Steady-134, in very-good-plus cardboard jacket. Reduced from $80.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 286 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Creme vegetable parchment printed in black and blind, small 4to., xxvii, (2), 197 pages. One of 900 numbered copies printed by Walter Lewis at the Cambridge University Press on Dutch mould-made paper. A clean, unopened, very good copy with the usual bowing of the vegetable parchment boards and small surface splits at the front boards, minor wear and mild spotting.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Limited Edition. vi-xxvii, 197pp; rough-cut edges; limited edition No.797/900 copies; no d/j, tanned boards, spine-ends chipped, front hinge cracked, brown title to spine, interior good. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. 4to. 27cm by 19cm. pp xxvii, [1], 197, [1]. Original publisher's full parchment boards, lettered brown at the spine. The typography designed by Francis Meynell. Nine hundred copies printed. Uncommon in collectable conditions. Very slight browning to endpapers, otherwise clean, bright, very good indeed.

25.5x17.5 cm. 231 pages. soft cover. spine slightly worn. writing on front cover corner. else in good condition. The book is in : English.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). An understated limited edition collection of the poems of Henry King by The Nonesuch Press, edited by John Sparrow. In the original publisher's full paper Vellum binding. This volume is a limited edition being copy number seventy four of nine hundred. This is a quietly elegant Nonesuch Press revival of Bishop Henry King's 17th-century verse, contemplating themes of love, loss and mortality, his verses provide a bridge between the sacred and the secular. Henry King (1592 - 1669) was an English poet who served as Bishop of Chichester. He was a close friend of John Donne, who made him one of his executors. He was also well acquainted with Ben Jonson, George Sandys, Sir Henry Blount, and James Howell. His friendship with Izaak Walton began about 1634, and was lifelong. In the original publisher's full paper vellum binding. Externally, generally smart. Slight spotting to boards, heavier to rear board. Boards slightly cocked. Spine age toned, typical of this binding. Offsetting and spotting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the odd spot, heavier to rough cut fore edge. Minor cockling towards fore edge. Very Good. book.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). A limited edition of the collected poems of Henry King. Henry King was an English poet and Bishop of Chichester in the seventeenth century, author of numerous elegies on royal people and on his close friends, who included John Donne and Ben Johnson.The present volume contains his collected poems edited by John Sparrow, published in a large paper, limited edition of nine-hundred copies, this number three-hundred and forty. The typography has been designed by Francis Meynell. In the original publisher's full paper vellum binding. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, light soiling to boards and spine, darkening to spine and minor chipping to extremities. Boards warped. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Occasional leaf unopened. Very Good. book.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). John Sparrow's limited edition of the collected poems of Henry King, the Bishop of Chichester and a close friend of major literary figures of the seventeenth century. No. 606 of 900 copies of this edition produced.Edited by John Sparrow.A wonderful Nonesuch Press edition of the collected poems of Bishop of Chichester Henry King, who in his day was a close friend of such figures as John Donne, Ben Jonson and Izaac Walton.King wrote many elegies during his career, with some being dedicated to personal friends including Jonson and Donne. In the publisher's original paper vellum binding. Back strip age toned, with light shelf wear to back strip tail. Small mark to rear board. Spotting to front board perimeters, with board lightly cocked. Head and tail of front joint starting, with board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Majority of leaves unopened to fore edge. Very Good. book.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). A limited edition of the collected poems of Henry King, edited by John Sparrow. Limited edition of the poems of Henry King, collected poems edited by John Sparrow, published in a large paper, limited to nine-hundred copies, this out of series. The typography has been designed by Francis Meynell.Henry King was an English poet and Bishop of Chichester in the seventeenth century, author of numerous elegies on royal people and on his close friends, who included John Donne and Ben Johnson. In the original publisher's full paper vellum binding with yapp edges. Externally very smart with light bumping to extremities, boards and spine lightly marked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. book.

Hardback. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). A limited Nonesuch Press edition of the poetry of Bishop Henry King, with a contemporary presentation inscription from the celebrated modernist poster designer E. McKnight Kauffer to the front free endpaper. In the original publisher's full paper Vellum binding.A limited edition, being number four hundred and eighteen of nine hundred copies printed, the typography designed by Francis Meynell and printed at the Cambridge University Press by Walter Lewis.A finely printed edition of the poems of Henry King (1592-1669), the English metaphysical poet and Bishop of Chichester. Among his most celebrated works is The Exequy, an elegy written on the death of his wife.Notably, this copy bears a presentation inscription to the front free endpaper, dated 1925, from the American-born graphic designer and poster artist Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954), reading: "To Eric G. Underwood from his friend E. McKnight Kauffer. 1925." Kauffer is particularly well known for his modernist posters for London Underground, Shell Oil, and the Great Western Railway, among other commercial clients In the original publisher's full paper Vellum binding. Bookplate of Eric G. Underwood to front paste down. With a contemporary presentation from the celebrated graphic designer E. McKnight Kauffer to front free endpaper. Slight offsetting to endpapers. Boards slightly splayed. Front joint cracked with slight lifting and loss to vellum paper, heavier to head and tail of spine. Spotting, marking, and slight discolouration to perimeters of paper vellum boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, if slightly age toned with one or two spots to rough cut fore edge. Slight cockling to fore edge. Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No. 816 of 900 copies. 260 x 175 mm. xxx, 197 pp. Handsomely rebound in full brown morocco, by Zaehensdorf, raised bands, gilt lettering. A very good bright copy.

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 1917. 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 10, 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. Volume 10 220 220.