Upton Nicholas (11 results)

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an erudite 15th-century treatise on the subject of chivalry. It opens with a broad definition of the subject, which the author then uses to delve into the minutiae of military and social obligations that bound a knight to his lord and to those around him. The book includes discussion of knightly virtues, rules for waging war, and a detailed examination of the ceremonies and rituals that attended a knight from his induction to his death. The author reveals a deep knowledge and understanding of the subject, and provides a wealth of detail about the role and social significance of the knight in medieval society. While some elements of the book will be of interest to casual readers with a passing interest in the subject, it should be noted that this book is aimed at scholars of chivalry and medieval history. For these readers, this book represents a valuable and insightful source that will provide significant insight into a key aspect of medieval society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 588 | Sprache: Latein | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

200 X 310 mm. 4 parties reliées en 1 volume pleine basane marron, dos à nerfs orné à chaud, tr. rouges (rel. de l'ép.). (12)-259-(2)-45-(7)-142-(2) 105-(1) pp. Première édition. Illustré de nombreuses gravures sur cuivre: bandeaux, lettrines, portraits, scènes de tournois, plus de 300 blasons, 2 planches de scènes de vie sur doubles pages montées sur onglets, ainsi qu'un portrait de Henry Spelman."L'ouvrage d'Upton a été composé vers 1441, et c'est le premier qui ait paru en Angleterre, sur l'art héraldique." (Brunet V-1012). Reliure épidermée, rares galeries de vers épargnant le texte, quelques feuillets lég. roussis.

4Âparti in un volume inÂ4 (cm 18 x 30), pp. (12) + 259 + (1 bianca) con stemmi incisi all'acquaforte; + (2) + 45 + (1 bianca) con stemmi incisi all'acquaforte anche a colori; (6) + 142 con illustrazioni incuse nel testo [MANCA LA TAVOLA all'antiporta con il ritratto inciso dell'autore Henry Spelman]; (2 bianche) + 105 + (1) con 4 tavole fuori testo incise, illustrazioni e stemmi incisi nel testo. Legatura coeva in piena pergamena con unghie. Edizione originale di questo trattato militare scrittoÂprima del 1446Âda Nicholas Upton, dedicato adÂHumphrey, Duca di Glucester (morto infatti proprio in quell'anno), con la terza e la quarte parteÂche trattanoÂspecificatamente di araldica. Il trattato fu pubblicato nel 1654 per l'interessamento dell'antiquario e storico Edward Bysshe che decise di darlo alle stampe come utile guida all'arte militare medievale e all'araldica. "De studio militari composed in latin, was dedicated to his patron, and consists of four books. 1. Of Officers of Arms. 2. Of Veterans now styled Heralds. 2. Of Duels. 3. Of Colours. 4. Of Figures. Making in the whole a systematic grammar of heraldry" (Dallaway, "Inquiries Into the Origin and Progress of the Science of Heraldry in England", 1793, p. 153). ITA.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1654 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: 594 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: 594 Language: Latin.

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: 605. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1654 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: Latin Pages: 605.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1654. 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: - Latin, Pages:- 586, 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. 586.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. 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 1654. 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: - Latin, Pages:- 605, 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. 605 605.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: Latin. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1654] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2017 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Latin, Pages 586, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 586.