New Gymnosophy (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. 345 {Size: 13.34 x 21.59 cms} Lang: - english, Pages 345, Print on Demand. Reprinted in 2023 with the help of original edition published long back [1927]. This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover {HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Language: english.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 345 {Size: 14.34 x 22.59 cms} Lang: - english, Pages 345, Print on Demand. Reprinted in 2023 with the help of original edition published long back [1927]. This book is Printed in black & white, Hardcover, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Language: english.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 345 {Size: 15.34 x 23.59 cms} Select Your Preferred Color at No Additional Cost! Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. 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 345, Print on Demand. 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. Language: english.

Premium Leather Bound. Condition: New. 345 {Size: 15.34 x 23.59 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, DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH BLACK LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. Original edition was published in [1927] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2023 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. 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: - english, Pages 345, 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}. Language: english.

Condition: Near Very Good. illustrated with Photographs (illustrator). revised Edition. New Revised Edition. Original cloth, no writing, no bookplates, moderate wear, a few small stains. Illustrated with nude photographs, but missing the plate on page 60. Frontispiece. We could locate no other copies of this early edition from 1931.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. B&w plates (illustrator). New Revised Edition. xiv, 303pp [dust jacket flap tipped-in on front free endpaper; light soiling and wear to covers] Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. New Revised Edition, Second Printing. Borzoi Books. xiv; 303 pps. including Notes and References and Index. Illustrated with b/w photographic plates. Publisher's aqua-blue cloth; purple graphics, and red letters. Sunned spine cloth and upper edge of rear board. Purple top stain. No other observable shelf wear. Binding tight and square. Clippings of dust jacket pasted to front endpapers. No markings. Approx. 8.5 x 5.75" w. A very good, uncommon edition. "The illustrations depict better than words can describe the natural and normal life, and the beautiful and healthful methods and activities of a gymnosophic society. They portray them as actually applied in several European countries by many thousands of men, women and children of all classes, occupations and conditions, while the text discusses its scientific, hygienic, cultural, aesthetic, ethical and humanitarian significance."/author.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 'The first of the Classics on the subject, nothing was obvious when Dr. Parmelee wrote it in 1924.' Warwick, Alan. 'Books' Sun Bathing Review, vol. 4, no. 14, Early Summer, 1936, p. 59. Front cover and frontispiece photograph by Gerhard Riebicke (uncredited). New revised edition, 1942 printing. xii, 303 pages : illustrations. Red cloth boards, illustrated unclipped dust jacket (now in a removable protective sleeve). Shelf wear to jacket edges, some tears repaired on back with archival document repair tape, corners rubbed, no inscriptions. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.

First Edition. Author's Autograph Edition, signed by Maurice Parmelee. Copy 91 of an unspecified limitation, issued in advance of the first edition. xiv, 303 pp. Bound in publisher's green cloth with gilt lettering. Near Fine with fraying at head, light shelf wear, former owner's name written on front free endpaper. Rare in the trade in any early edition, let alone in this advance signed issue. The author was a distinguished economist, criminologist, sociologist, and diplomat before resigning from the American government in 1923 and spending the next few years traveling and writing on a variety of subjects including world politics and the topic of this book: the philosophy of nudism. It would reprinted numerous times as Nudism in Modern Life, eventually to be an albatross around his neck when he had returned to public life and ran afoul of Congressman Martin Dies, who accused him of political and moral subversion. A key text in the American nudist movement as well as the related yet slightly more ascetic gymnosophist movement.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Second Revised edition in good condition. 8vo Black cloth with rubbed gilt on spine. Lightly bumped corners, Red top edge; Introduction by Havelock Ellis.