Erratics Sailor, Used (5 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Sehr gut. Gebraucht - Sehr gut SG - Ungelesenes Mängelexemplar, gestempelt, mit leichten Lagerspuren.

Quarter Leather. Condition: Fair. Both vols bound in contemporaneous marbled boards, rubbed and eroded on all eight front corners. Each leather spine bears a black leather spine lined and lettered in gilt; the hinge of the front board of vol 2 is 90% split including a 2 cm deficiency but still holding. Some acceptable soiling in texts, pages rough cut, binding secure, original endpapers present. Herewith the title to vol 1: 'Erratics: by a Sailor containing Rambles in Norfolk and elsewhere. In which are interspersed, some observations on the late attempts to revive the Cromwellian observance of the Sabbath. Together with some hints on the present pernicious mode of burying the dead; and a remedy proposed.'. Herewith Vol 2: 'Erratics: by a Sailor. containing A Trip up the Thames and another into the Mediterranean sea; with rambles in Italy: In which is interspersed, some original information respecting the surrender and subsequent evacuation of Toulon By an Eye-Witness.' Pp xii, 180 + 1, Pp xix + 5, 219. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Leather. Condition: Good Only. None (illustrator). First edition. An eccentric first edition collection of satirical and descriptive letters centred on Norfolk, enhanced with charming contemporary sailor sketches. In a contemporary half calf binding with marbled paper boards. First edition. A lively and eccentric collection of satirical and descriptive letters centred on Norfolk, particularly Yarmouth, blending local observation with broader social commentary. Issued as a series of "Letters," with contents pages and errata, the volume also includes a dedication "To Icenia, Goddess of Norfolk." The present copy is further distinguished by a pencil sketch to the front blank, depicting a sailor figure with telescope, and to rear blank, depicting a group drinking. In a contemporary half calf binding with marbled paper boards. Externally, worn. Front hinge cracked to upper half, with loss to calf. Lifting to marbled paper from joints, more so to rear board. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in slight loss to calf and paper. Front hinge strained, failing to upper half but holding. Previous owner"s pencil inscription to front paste down, dated 1995; sketches to free endpapers. Previous owner"s contemporary ink inscription to dedication at pp. iv. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Slight soiling to title page. The odd light spot and handling mark, heavier to first few leaves. Traces of reinforcement to gutter of title page. Good Only. book.

Half leather. Condition: Fair. xii, 180 pages. ESTC T142036 here without the final unnumbered leaf which would have contained errata and adverts. Pages heavily spotted throughout. Bookplate to the front pastedown of Lt Col J.R. Harvey and to the front free end paper of Harry Lawrence Bradfer-Lawrence. Pencil note about authorship. Also a more modern bookplate of Peter A. Crofts. An end paper also has an inscription to the Mayor of Norwich in 1903 with Dr Beverley's kind regards. In half leather binding which has some light wear. Book.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. 1 volume reliure demi basane fauve de l'époque, dos muet, XII et 180 pages, non rogné, fentes sur le mors du plat supérieur. Containing Rambles in Norfolk and elsewhere. In which are interspersed, some observations on the late attempts to revive the Cromwellian observance of the Sabbath. Together with some hints on the present pernicious mode of burying the dead; and a remedy proposed. Bel exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request ).