Published by London: Printed for John Van Voorst First edition, 1849
Seller: Geoffrey Jackson, Royal Wootton Bassett, WILTS, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 139.01
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo., viii, 164pp., 4pp. publisher's ads at rear, engraved vignette title, wood engravings to text including some by Thomas Bewick, marbled endpapers, top edges blocked in gilt, bound in contemporary burgundy half morocco over marbled boards, gilt decorated spine in compartments with gilt title to spine. A near fine clean tightly bound copy of this scarce and charming work on the Natural History of Godalming. Ex Libris, Linley Blathwayt with his fine engraved bookplate to upper pastedown. Linley Blathwayt was born in 1839. He joined the British Indian Army and served in India for many years. Blathwayt was also a naturalist with wide interests, and also a distinguished entomologist. Waring Kidd was a Godalming naturalist and taxidermist known as Rusticus. Waring Kidd was thought to be responsible for naming Godalming as the Valley of the Nightingales. Some of the wood engravings for this work were carried out by Thomas Bewick.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1849 edition. 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. Pages: 186 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. 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: 186 Kidd, Waring.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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 1849. 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: - 186, 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. 186 186.