Swan Rev (20 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 146p. illus.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. This is a hardcover book with green cloth covered boards. Gilded titling on spine. Has sticker from bookstore on front end page. Former library book with expected markings and wear. May have labels, stamps, attached pockets, etc. Has damaged hinge. Gesta Romanorum, Or, Entertaining Moral Stories: Invented by the Monks as a Fire-side Reacreation and Commonly Applied in Their Discourses from the Pulpit Whence the Most Celebrated of Our Own Poets and Others, from the Earliest Times, Have Extracted Their Plots. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care. Satisfaction guaranteed. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 425 pages.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Used - Good. C. Morse & Son, Printers, Haverhill, 1885. 59 pages. 9 x 6", printed wrapper. Toned, edge chips, G.

Original Blue Cloth Hardback. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1925. vii, 302pp. 7 b&w illustrations. Gilt titles to spine. Second Series - Selected Entries from the Parish Registers for the years 1700 to 1850; Lectures and Papers by David Robertson(Depute town clerk, Edinburgh); A series of commemoration lectures also The Windows and Monuments of South Leith Church by Rev. William Swan(Minister). Some creasing to the spine, otherwise in excellent condition with no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavyish book so a little extra may be needed for shipping to non-UK customers.…

Condition: Good. Hardback. 1st Ed. Blue cloth with fading gilt spine titles. Owner name to inside front cover. Slight wear to spine ends and corners. Light foxing on front end paper. Contents include Selected Entries from the Parish Registers for the years 1700 to 1850; Lectures and Papers by David Robertson (Depute town clerk, Edinburgh); A series of commemoration lectures also The Windows and Monuments of South Leith Church by Rev. William Swan (Minister). 10.1" x 7.8". viii pp. + 302 pp. inc. index. Illus: Frontis. + 6 B/W plates. Wt: 1.25 Kg. Extra postage outwith UK. Good+.…

Original Blue Cloth Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First Editions. 1911 & 1925. Gilt titles to spines. First volume is "South Leith Records compiled from the parish registers for the years 1588 to 1700; and from other original sources." 222pp. Frontispiece illustration of the church building, vignette of the session seal to the title page. The spine has the crest of Leith in gilt at the bottom. Contents of the Second Series are - Selected Entries from the Parish Registers for the years 1700 to 1850; Lectures and Papers by David Robertson(Depute town clerk, Edinburgh); A series of commemoration lectures also The Windows and Monuments of South Leith Church by Rev. William Swan(Minister). Light wear to edges, corners and spine ends. Rear board of second series rubbed/scraped. The titles to the spine of the second series are somewhat dulled. Light foxing to edges and endpapers. PLEASE NOTE: Heavyish set so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers. …

Quarter Leather. Condition: Good. Spine rubbed and chipped with some loss to head. Some light rubbings and bumping to boards. Library stamps to prelims, else content clean and firm. Size: 12mo. Ex-Library.

1959. Dover, Soft covers. Book - Fair/Good.

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO60004966: 1959. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Coiffe en tête abîmée, Intérieur frais. 425 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Gesta Romanorum: or, entertaining Moral Stories; invented by the monks as a fire-side recreation. A pair of hardcover books in three-quarters leather. Green marbled papers over the boards, tan leather on the spines and corners. Titles stamped to the spines on burgundy leather inlays. Boards with matching wear, rubbing to edges, a split in the leather near the crown of the first volume. Some cracking of the leather over the spines of each book. Unmarked pages through both books, clean text. Bookplate from previous owner inside the cover of each book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. St. Paul Publications (1960). 144 pages. Illustrated. NearFine Hardcover with VeryGood DJ. No Wear. Clean Unmarked except Gift inscription on the Flyleaf. Excellent binding and hinges. 7.25"x5.0". be24990.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Two volumes, 3/4 bound cilt decorated cream vellum spine and corners over marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and page edges, gilt titles on brown leather block oc spine; book plate on inside fromt cover of each volume, previous owner's signature on front free endpaper of volume 1, very tight bindings, slight edgewear and shefwear, otherwise very clean and unmarked text clean and bright; rare thus.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Very Good. First Rivington edition. 2 vol. 8vo. [3], iv, [5], vi-cxlviii, [1], 2-388, [2]; [9], 2-545, [3] (pages of publisher's advertisements) pp. Later half brown imitation leather over marbled boards with the spines in six compartments, gold lettering and decorations on the spines; top edges gilt. Marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Each volume with its errata slip. Completing the title page: "And commonly applied in their discourses from the pulpit: whence the most celebrated of our own poets and others, from the earliest times, have extracted their plots. Translated from the Latin with preliminary observations and copious notes by Rev. Charles Swan. Lowndes 883. A collection of short stories and parables likely written and gathered by a priest around 1300 A.C.E. according to the available historical evidence. An anthology of didactic literature, with stories that most modern readers consider to be macabre and highly unsettling. However, there is a consensus among scholars that these stories inspired Boccaccio, Shakespeare, and other later works of classic literature. Swan's translation was frequently reprinted, and makes the medieval text accessible to English readers. The corners rubbed through and the joints quite worn with the rear joint of volume two split but still holding. An armorial bookplate on each front pastedown.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Gesta Romanorum; Or, Entertaining Moral Stories: Invented by the Monks As a Fire-Side Recreation, and Commonly Applied in Their Discourses from the Pulpit . Tr. from the Latin, with Preliminary Observations and Copious Notes. Swan, Charles Rev. (translated) ; Hooper, Wynnard (Revised and Corrected) George Bell and Sons, London, 1877. 425p. + book catalogue. hardcover no dust jacket, boards lightly bumped/scuffed, binding tight, text clean/unmarked, NOT xlib, binding threads visiblefront gutter, front endpapers (book catalogue) loose, Theodore Woodman Gore bookplate illustrated by Edwin H. Blashfield inside front board, SIGNED/DATED BY GOR HALF-TITLE PAGE 300.00. Signed by Illustrator(s). …

Spiral Bound. First Edition, First Printing. pp. 44. Small 8vo., measuring 6"x9". Illustrated card covers bearing a photograph in black and white of the Swan River United Church to the centre of the front cover; held with bright red plastic spiral binding. Many black and white advertisements by sponsoring local businesses, and merchants. The prefatory remarks provide for a short history of the Swan River United Church, and a list of the members of the 'Woman's Committee'. Included in this scarce offering are a rich selection of local, Canadian, and ethnic recipes all accompanied with the names of their respective contributors. Sections include: Relishes, Pickles & Appetizers; Soups, Salads, Beverages; Miscellaneous: Meat Substitutes and Vegetables; Meat, Fish, Poultry; Rolls, Pies, Pastries; Cakes & Cookies; Desserts; Jelly, Candy, Preserves. Covers rubbed, some edgewear, tide-marks confined to both the front, and rear cover. Internally, the contents remain bright, clean, and unmarked. Overall, good. Exceedingly rare, and unrecorded in OCLC at time of cataloguing. No copies available in commerce. At time of cataloguing not in Peel, BAC/LAC, University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections, University of Guelph Archives & Special Collections: Cookbook Collection, or McGill University Archives & Special Collections. Rare indeed.…

Translated from the Latin, with Preliminary Observations and Copious Notes by the Rev. Charles Swan. New Edition, with an Introduction by Thomas Wright. 2 vols. 8vo, later half morocco and marbled sides, t.e.g., by MacDonald, N.Y. Old gift inscription in green ink; a near fine set, handsomely bound.

1925. Printed for the Kirk Session By Mackenzie & Storrie, Ltd. Hardback. Book - VG.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1824 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. Pages: 238 Language: English Pages: 238.…

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 1824. 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: - 238, 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. 238 238.…

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 1871. 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 2, Pages:- 570, 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 2 570 570.…