Volume 1849 (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines sepulchral architecture's evolution from the prehistoric era to the present day. Beginning with the humble mound of earth and progressing through the grand cathedrals of the Middle Ages to the modern-day mausoleum, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the architectural and cultural significance of these structures. The book explores the various symbolic meanings and cultural contexts associated with tomb design and construction, offering new perspectives on the ways in which societies have honored and remembered their dead. Through its in-depth analysis of a wide range of case studies, this book illuminates the profound impact monumental architecture has had on the way societies have shaped their built environment. 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.

Single sheet. Condition: Near Fine. Washingdon D. C,: House Of Representatives. Near Fine. 1855. Single sheet. COMMENTS: This beautiful Color Lithographic print is taken from: The U. S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to The Southern Hemisphere During The Years 1849, '50, '51, '52 Volume II . This work was published in 1855 as house of Representatives document #121. This being Plate # XXVI. In the Photos is one with the authors description of the Plate. CONDITION: Near Fine with small chips to one outer margin (from where it was removed from the book) . Minor foxing and dust soiling . A beautiful Lithograph that would look great matted and framed. This Beautiful lithograph would make a fine and unusual gift. Stero/top 081275 Overall size 9 by 11 1/2 inches, Engraving size: 8. Lithograph.; Lithograph .

Unknown Binding. Condition: Used: Very Good. Libro proveniente da collezione privata. Pagine ingiallite. La copertina riporta usuali segni del temo. Consegna 24/48 ore 61 p1.

Octavo, 12 issues, illustrations, contemporary three-quarter leather and marbled boards. Contents include an Adirondack Indian story, "Tomo, and the Wild Lakes" by Rev. John Todd in the January 1849 issue, a serial, "The Price of Blood: A Tale of Crime and Retribution" by Henry William Herbert, a serialized pirate tale, "The Black Rover; A Story of the West Indies" by Charles J. Peterson, a long illustrated serial, "Roanoke; or, Where is Utopia?" by Calvin Henderson Wiley (published later in book form as LIFE IN THE SOUTH: A COMPANION TO UNCLE TOM'S CABIN [Philadelphia: Peterson, (cop. 1851)]). Poetry by Henry W. Longfellow, "The Bells" a poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Contributions by John Neal, Mrs. C. M. Kirkland, T. S. Arthur, Charles G. Leland, and many others. Heartman and Canny, pp. 265-267.Mott I, pp. 769-772. Mild spotting and foxing, some offset from plates on adjacent leaves, very good overall. (#174411).