Down River by Bates (90 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Partington, Peter (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Partington, Peter (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: new. Partington, Peter (illustrator). ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). (1937) 1987 new edition. 4to (193 x 252mm). Pp152. Newly illustrated in colour by Peter Partington, pictorial end-papers. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Boards rather stained o/w very good in presentable dust-wrapper. "Down the River is real England, the England of field and wood and riverbank, of well-loved bird and beast, of trees and flowers and ancient lore, of human people, their lives and their laughter." A review of the first edition, in the Observer newspaper, 1937. H.E. Bates describes "the Ouse and the Nene, rivers which run parallel courses through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire and The Fens, and so to sea. It is at once a particular landscape, with precise geographical points of reference, and an archetypal one, ageless and eternal." Chapters include; the twin rivers; a boy's brook; the first river; fish and fishermen; the flood; the frost; the second river; water flowers and water creatures; flowers of childhood; the water-mill; the lace-makers; otters and men; the rivers of England; down to the sea. This new edition contains a great many specially commissioned colour and b/w sketches of the locations described, by Peter Partington. A very nice book. .

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). Victor Gollancz, London, 1987. Hardcover, 152 pp. With illustrations by Peter Partington. First published in 1937, this is a newly illustrated edition. Near fine in a very good, slightly rubbed dust jacket with one short closed tear at head of spine. Price intact on jacket flap. Jacket in a new mylar sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Partington, Peter (illustrator). No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with slight traces of storage. 152pp. First published in 1937, this illustrated edition with paintings from Peter Partington tells the story from HE Bates of his love for the countryside and details of social history around the rivers Ouse and Nene through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire and the Fens to the sea. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 10 x 7.75 inches.

Hardcover. Condition: G-. No Jacket. Agnes Miller Parker (illustrator). 151 pp, 83 b/w wood engravings, the book and contents are solid, the free endpapers are removed, there is foxing, about first 30 pages and last 10 pages, the foxing is heavier at front and rear, covers are tight and are scratched, there is a 4" wide damp stain on the rear lower left corner.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Agnes Miller Parker (illustrator). Spine extremities and corners are rubbed. Rubbing to spine edges and lower board edges. Spine lean. Spine lettering is legible, but quite faded. Previous owner's name inked on front pastedown. ; Wood engravings; NHH17D; 151 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Peter Partington (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression of the illustrated edition with the wonderful illustrations of Peter Partington. fine in a Fine d/w.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. First Edition. First American Edition. Henry Holt & Co., 1937; no additional printings indicated; [151]pp. Profusely illustrated with 81 wood-engravings by Agnes Miller Parker. VG-/G+ hardcover in poor dust jacket. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; light wear to edges/corners of navy blue cloth boards, gilt titling on spine rubbed but clearly legible; illustrations and text remain clean and crisp throughout. Heavy wear, dust soiling to unclipped ($3.00) dust jacket; edges rubbed with several chips and small closed tears, most of bottom half of spine panel missing; jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Scarcer version with 83 engravings on wood beautiful presentation.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Agnes Miller Parker (illustrator). Boards, light discoloration. Slight wear head of spine. Copy lightly age toned. Front panel of dust jacket attached to FFEP. Otherwise, a clean and unmarked copy in excellent condition. 81 wood engravings. 151 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Partington, Peter (illustrator). 1st Thus. 152pp. 700g. A new edition of the book first published in 1937, this edition beautifully illustrated in colour by Peter Partington. FINE in near FINE d/w.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1987). (1937) 1987 new edition. 4to (193 x 252mm). Pp152. Newly illustrated in colour by Peter Partington, pictorial end-papers. Green boards, spine titled in gilt Dedication and hand-drawn illustrations to title page by the illustrator. Slight spotting to top edge else very good in dust-wrapper. Readable account of the sights to be seen and the people to be met on a trip down the parallel rivers Nene and Ouse, from their sources to the North Sea. Much on boats, fishing and wildlife with observations of local life and occupations and traditions of those living close to the water. Evocative colour Illustrations by Peter Partington. .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Partington, Peter (illustrator). 1st Edition. Originally published 1937, this is the reissued illustrated edition. Nice fresh looking, clean copy. Lovely bright cloth boards with crisp gilt title lettering to the spine. No inscriptions, and pages are bright throughout although a little toned at the page block edge. Dust jacket is not price clipped and is bright with no obvious sun fading; edge worn, with the odd small tear here and there. In all a decent, presentable copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Condition: Good. 1968. No Edition Remarks. 150 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Peter Partington (illustrator). First in this nicely illustrated edition, dw price clipped.

Paperback. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG DW. Peter Partington (illustrator). Newly Illustrated Edition. Green cloth, gilt. In almost fine conditiion BUT small closed tear to top edge of front cover. Bottom corners lightly bumped. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age. Small chip to bottom corner of rear flap.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 29.5x20cm. First edition. Nature studies and human activities from river sources to the sea. pp151(1) with full-page and in-text illustrations. Dark blue cloth, backstrip titled in gilt. Just front panel illustration of dust jacket remaining, this attached to front flyleaf by neatly applied short strips of selotape (with the usual discolouration) across corners; flyleaf also with owner signature, and pastedown with signature of another of the same surname. Edges of text-block faintly dust- & handling-marked. Generally clean and tight. GOOD+ copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 51 pages with 83 Engravings on Wood by Agnes Miller Parker. Blue clothbound hardcover with gilt lettering to the spines and covers in very good plus condition, sans dustjacket.