Taylor Hon John (9 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition Thus. 8vo; Covers with some darkening and minor soiling.

Pictorial Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket (as issued). First Edition. Published by Simpsons of Piccadilly's Riding & Country Shop, this is a 36 page guide on how to dress correctly for all types of equestrian events. Each of the distinguished contributors has provided a chapter on their specialism, including dressage, eventing, show jumping, racing, driving, showing, hacking, side saddle, hunting and hunter trials. Illustrated throughout with black/white photographs, woodcuts by Thomas Bewick and his school, and also a six stage diagram on how to tie a stock. Now a Waterstone's bookshop, Simpsons of Piccadilly was reputedly the inspiration behind the hit British TV sit-com "Are you being served?". A lovely period piece. Thomas Bewick and his School (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Stiff color pictorial wraps, perfect-bound. Mild shelf wear, bumped at heel of spine. 128 pp., illus. w/ b&w photographs and a portfolio of color plates. Obscure history and state of affairs in early 1980s Northern Ireland, most notably a concluding section on "The Savagery of the I.R.A." including the attempted assassination of co-author Taylor in 1972, and a graphic color photo gallery of bodies, amputated limbs, etc., definitely not for the squeamish. Scarce. Book.…

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition. First printing of the true first edition - published as a paperback original (PBO). Illustrated throughout with black and white and colour photographs (some explicit - showing horrific blast injuries). ***Very good in colour illustrated card covers, which are slightly rubbed and creased at the edges. Some rubbing to the surface colour, mainly around the spine edges. Internally near fine with no inscriptions. Pages clean and bright. Spine tight. No creases or tears. Binding tight. No dustwrapper, as issued. ***128 pages. 240mm x 160mm. *** 'Only one great channel of entry remained open because loyal Ulster gave us the full use of the Northern Irish ports and waters and thus ensured the free working of the Clyde and the Mersey. But for the loyalty of Northern Ireland and its devotion we should have been confronted with slavery and death and the light which now shines so strongly throughout the world would have been quenched.' - Sir Winston Churchill (Quote taken from the back cover) ***An uncommon first edition publication, describing the political situation in Northern Ireland during "The Troubles". A very good copy of a scarce title. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…

Small 8vo. x, 277, (1) pp. Publisher's russet cloth backed printed boards, gilt lettered to the spine. Some wear to the boards, light spotting to the front and rear leaves, else very good.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original elaborately gilt decorated cobalt blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, spine and front, all page edges gilt, bevelled edges. Bound by Bone & Son, 76 Fleet Street, London. Quarto. 10'' x 8¼''. Contains red and black printed title, the text block and poems being printed on thick card stock. With 35 wonderful (the re-published edition with 28 plates) full-page single-sided black and white engravings by Arthur Boyd Houghton, the engraved illustrations from famed Victorian era wood engravers and illustrators George and Edward Dalziel. Like George du Maurier, who was a friend of his, Arthur Boyd Houghton had been afflicted by the loss an eye when he was young. However, he continued to paint as well as illustrate: among his paintings were charming paintings of family life, some jewel-like pictures of children, and some small, slightly disturbing works depicting street scenes (Lambourne 371, 183, 133). Lengthy pencil note to the front paste down 'Xmas 1865 - This year also saw 'Home Thoughts and Home Scenes', a book with 35 drawings of children by A. Boyd Houghton by Routledge, 1865, which was afterwards republished as 'Happy Day Stories'. This book is absolutely essential to any representative collection of the period, but nevertheless its designs can hastily be regarded as among the artists masterly works. Houghton is said to have taken more pains over these drawings than any others. His style in them is as far removed as possible from his later impressions, therefore the book is essential to a collection of his work.' Spine repaired with webbing exposed to the spine edges, plate number 6 with bottom corner missing, 'Age and Youth' poem with tear to the top edge, 'The Sports of Childhood Show the Future Man' poem with repaired tear across the centre of the leaf, heavy foxing to the front and rear end papers and to the margins of the plates and text block. Extremely scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. ILLUSTRATED (Picture Book).…

Wraps. Condition: G/No Dustjacket. G/No Dustjacket. 1854. Wraps. Delivered in the House of Representatives, May - 9, 1854. Washington: Congressional Globe Office. 1854. Original wraps, uncut, 13 pages. John James Taylor (April 27, 1808 â" July 1, 1892). Hon. Taylor was a noted orator from Owego. He gave a rousing speech and gained national notoriety from this event. .…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1822 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 116 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. 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: 116 Language: English.…

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 1822. 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: : - 116, 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. 116 116.…