Andrew c lang (31 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelving wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows edge wear and tears.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

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Zustand: New. pp. 352.

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 349 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Ninth Impression. 337, xiv, 8 plates, publisher's blind stamped pictorial cloth with titles to spine, gilt stamped emblem of Burton-on-Trent Grammar School to rear cover, prize label on fpd. A few small blemishes to covers, ink stain to top corner of rear endpapers and just touching the margins of the last few text pages (not affecting text). Stories on Montezuma, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Grace Darling etc. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" Tall. L.Bogle, Lucien Davis, H.J. Ford, C.H.M. Kerr, Lancelot Speed (illustrator).…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English. Ford, H J; Hood, C P Jacomb (illustrator).

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. THE WAR THAT SHAPED WESTERN LITERATURE. One of the foundational works of world literature, The Iliad presents Homer's epic account of the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, honor, fate, vengeance, and the human cost of conflict. This Modern Library edition brings together the respected translation of Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf, and Ernest Myers, supplemented by an introduction from classical scholar Gilbert Highet, making the ancient epic accessible to modern readers while preserving its grandeur and narrative power. More than a tale of battle, the poem captures the competing ideals and personal struggles of warriors, kings, and gods. For centuries it has served as a cornerstone of classical education, influencing literature, art, philosophy, and military thought throughout the Western world. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Publisher's gray cloth binding with spine titles. Issued in the characteristic Modern Library dust jacket. 7.25 inches tall; 464 pages. Dust jacket lists 393 Modern Library titles on the interior panels. Modern Library number 166.2. CONDITION: Moderate shelf handling wear. The dust jacket is age-toned with slight corner loss and a clear tape-repaired closed tear along the lower edge of the front flap fold. The jacket remains complete and is now protected in a clear Mylar sleeve. A solid, attractive reading copy. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE - Along with The Odyssey, The Iliad stands at the foundation of the Western literary tradition. Its influence extends through classical antiquity, the Renaissance, and modern literature, inspiring generations of poets, historians, dramatists, and scholars.Today the poem remains a central text in studies of mythology, ancient history, military culture, and literary tradition, continuing to resonate with readers nearly three thousand years after its composition. The Modern Library selected the work as part of its mission to make essential texts of world civilization available to a broad audience. Mid-century Modern Library editions such as this helped introduce classical literature to generations of American readers through affordable yet durable editions intended for home libraries. Attributed to Homer and composed nearly three millennia ago, The Iliad remains one of the earliest and most influential works of surviving Western literature. Centered on the wrath of Achilles during the final year of the Trojan War, the poem presents a complex portrait of courage, mortality, loyalty, and personal honor against the backdrop of legendary conflict. The Lang, Leaf, and Myers translation was among the most widely read English versions of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its literary style reflects a deliberate effort to preserve the elevated tone and epic character of the original Greek while remaining accessible to general readers. SUBJECTS: Homer, Iliad, Trojan War, Ancient Greece, Epic Poetry, Achilles, Greek Mythology, Classical Literature, Modern Library, Gilbert Highet, World Classics, Ancient Warfare, Classics, Epic Poetry, Ancient Greek Literature, Mythology, World Literature.…

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Magazine. Cover by Michael Sowdon. Quarto. Stapled yellowed wrappers. Near fine with some rubbing. A poetry anthology from Canada featuring Michael Ondaatje, George Bowering, Tom Raworth, Paul Blackburn, Andrew Goldworthy, Daphne Marlatt, Lynne Knight, Frank Davey, Stephen Rodefer, Jim Lang, C.H. Gervais, John Boyle, Robert Fones, Robert Hogg, Jan Casson, Elizabeth Coleman, Jorj Heyman, Chris Hurst, Ed Byrne, B.P. Nichols, Bob Snider, Gerry Gilbert, and David Rosenberg. …

Compact Disc. Zustand: Brand New. abridged edition edition. 4.25x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardback copy in pictorial brown cloth boards with gold gilt lettering, no dustjacket. 480pp. B/w frontispiece with tissue guard, b/w illustrations throughout (both full page and within text). Patterned endpapers. Not library copy, ink inscription and bookplate to front endpapers, scuff to front boards and spine. (77/4). Hodge, Thomas; Furness, Harry (illustrator).…

Zustand: New. Ford, H J; Hood, C P Jacomb (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print - 750 copies printed for England and America. Hardback copy in burgundy cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to front and spine, no dustjacket. 87pp. 12 etching with tissue guard. Untrimmed page edges. Not library copy, ink inscription dated 1894 to ffep, few marks to boards, some foxing to endpapers. (2/5).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardback copy bound in half green leather, marbled boards with raised bands and gold gilt lettering to spine, no dustjacket as issued. 420pp. B/w frontispiece with tissue guard, full page b/w plates, b/w illustrations within text. Gold gilt top page edges. Not library copy, no inscriptions, bookplate to front pastedown, few marks to half title page. (8/1).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Hardcover with gilt decorated front board, no dust jacket, and gilt edged page block, in very good condition. A few scuffs to the rear board. Corners and spine ends are bumped and rubbed, and spine is sunned. Light foxing to the endpapers. Gutter breaks noted, however binding remains sound and pages are clear. LW. Bogle, L.; Davis, Lucien; Ford, H.J.; Kerr, C.H.M.; Speed, Lancelot (illustrator). Used.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Near fine. Third edition of this collection of adventure stories, translated and adapted for children by a variety of primarily women authors, selected by Andrew Lang. These true tales of adventure include Casanova's escape from the Doge's palace, Leif Erikson's voyage to North America, and Cervantes's escape from corsairs. Typical for Lang's edited collections, the work to adapt and translate these stories has primarily been accomplished by women with whom he worked, duly credited in the preface, though not the title page. This is a gorgeous copy of a title highly sought for its pictorial cloth binding. 7.25'' x 4.75''. Original blue pictorial cloth elaborately stamped in gilt. All edges gilt, black coated endpapers. Illustrated in black and white throughout by various artists, including tissue-guarded frontispiece by H.J. Ford. One page of ads at rear. xvi, 337, [3] pages. Faint evidence of erasure mark on front fly leaf; ink gift inscription dated "Christmas 1897" to recto of frontispiece. Only a bit of edgewear.…

Cloth. Zustand: Good Only. First edition. A bright copy of this late nineteenth century book of fairy tales by noted author Andrew Lang. The first edition of this work, with frontispiece, numerous illustrated vignettes, and eight illustrated plates. Collated, complete.An anthology of stories for children from Scottish collector of folk and faerie tales Andrew Lang, there are over twenty stories to this volume, including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck' and 'The Kidnapping of the Princes'.Numerous popular illustrators collaborated with Lang on this work, including L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Lancelot Speed, H. J. Ford and C. H. M. Kerr.Containing an inscription of a previous owner to the page recto to the frontispiece: 'Emily Smith, Beech House, Haslington'.This copy came from the library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire, the previous home of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). She was an English socialite and through her mother was the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, bumping to the head and tail of spine and extremities. Slight fading to the spine. Previous owner's inscription to the page recto to the frontispiece. Internally, hinges tender but firm. Book is generally firmly bound. A few spots to the pages and some coloured pencil inscription to the frontispiece, but otherwise pages generally clean. Good Only. L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, H.J. Ford, C.H.M. Kerr, Lancelot Speed (illustrator). book.…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. A bright late nineteenth century anthology of adventurous tales for children. The second printing of this work, with frontispiece, numerous illustrated vignettes, and eight illustrated plates. Collated, complete.An anthology of stories for children from Scottish collector of folk and faerie tales Andrew Lang, there are over twenty stories to this volume, including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck' and 'The Kidnapping of the Princes'.Numerous popular illustrators collaborated with Lang on this work, including L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Lancelot Speed, H. J. Ford and C. H. M. Kerr.Featuring publisher's advertisements to both the front and rear of the work.A contemporary inscription to the half title demonstrates that this work was a gift to 'Catherine', from her godmother, Christmas 1893. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to extremities and spine head and tail. Light discolouration to spine. Generally firmly bound, though slightly strained in places. Contemporary owner's inscription to half title. Scattered spots throughout. Very Good. L Bogle; Lucien Davis; Lancelot Speed; H J Ford; C H M Kerr (illustrator). book.…

First edition hard back publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt lettering and designs to spine and upper panel, all edges gilt, black end papers. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" xvi, 337, 2 [pp]. Tissue guarded frontispiece and numerous illustrations by L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Henry J. Ford, C. H. M. Kerr, and Lancelot Speed. Couple of faint fox spots to end papers, minute rubs to spine tips. In Very Good+ clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY. …

Cloth. Zustand: Good. First edition. The first edition of Andrew Lang's classic anthology of children's fairy tales, with engravings from a number of popular illustrators. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. All edges gilt. Ink inscription to the half title, dated 1893. 9 plates including the frontispiece and numerous illustrations in the text. Collated, complete. Many popular illustrators collaborated with Lang on this work, including L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Lancelot Speed, H. J. Ford and C. H. M. Kerr. An anthology of stories for children from Scottish collector of folk and fairy tales Andrew Lang (1844-1912). There are over twenty stories to this volume, including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck' and 'The Kidnapping of the Princes'. A page of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally smart, with a little wear to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Spine is slightly faded. Front hinge is starting to split but is still reasonably firm. Internally, binding is slightly strained in a couple of places but otherwise firm. Faint tidemarks to the bottom of pages 307 to 337, not affecting the text. Good. L. Bogle; Lucien Davis; H. J. Ford; C. H. M. Kerr; Lancelot Speed (illustrator). book.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Publication: London, Longmans, Green, and Co., 1893 Formatting: 8vo, pp. xv, 337. Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original dark blue cloth binding remains remarkably firm, sound, and square, exhibiting only minor signs of handling. The extremities show light rubbing, with gentle bumping to the spine head and tail, yet the cloth retains its deep, rich colour without the fading typically associated with nineteenth-century blue bindings. The pictorial gilt stamping across the upper board and spine is exceptionally bright, unoxidised, and sharply defined, retaining much of its original lustre. The text block is robust and the hinges are entirely secure. Externally, the all-edges gilt remains vibrant. Internally, the pages are generally clean, though there is scattered, moderate foxing to the preliminary leaves, most notably affecting the frontispiece, tissue guard, title page, and their adjacent margins, as is common with this paper stock. A neat, contemporary previous ownership gift inscription ("To Harold from Auntie Abraham Xmas 1896") is penned in black ink to the front flyleaf. Overall, an attractive, highly presentable, and sturdy example of this beautifully bound Victorian volume. Catalogue Note: First edition, first printing. Edited by the prolific Scottish scholar and folklorist Andrew Lang, this volume deviates from his celebrated 'Fairy Book' series by presenting a curated collection of factual historical adventures tailored for a younger audience. The text contains twenty-four stories of true escapades and daring, including contributions such as H. Rider Haggard's gripping account of 'The Tale of Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift'. Bound in the publisher's stunningly decorative blue cloth, the book's design seamlessly mirrors the aesthetic of Lang's beloved folklore series. The work is richly accompanied by numerous vignettes and full-page illustrations provided by a roster of prominent Victorian artists, including H. J. Ford, L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, C. H. M. Kerr, and Lancelot Speed. While heavily circulated copies, later impressions, or rebound examples are relatively common, finding a first edition trade copy in the original cloth with such brilliantly preserved gilt tooling is increasingly uncommon on the collector's open market. The True Story Book invites readers to leave the realm of fairy tales behind and plunge into the thrilling realities of human history. Edited by Andrew Lang, this captivating anthology gathers two dozen true tales of daring escapes, swashbuckling pirates, and historical heroism from across the globe. From the perilous adventures of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the cunning escapes of Casanova to the legendary battlefield of Rorke's Drift, Lang proves that the pages of history are just as spellbinding as any myth. Lavishly illustrated by leading artists of the period, this collection is an exhilarating journey through time, perfect for those who find the truth to be an adventure in itself. L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, H. J. Ford, C. H. M. Kerr, Lancelot Speed (illustrator).…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. First edition. A very bright first edition of Andrew Lang's children's anthology, 'The True Story Book'. Illustrated, with numerous vignettes and full page illustrations by a variety of popular artists such as L Bogle, Lucien Davis, H J Ford, C H M Kerr and Lancelot Speed.Comprising over twenty stories including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck', 'The Kidnapping of the Princes', 'Adventures of Bartholomew Portugues a Pirate'.Professionally rebacked, with the original spine laid down.This was the first of four 'story books' created by Lang, who is best known for his colourful 'Fairy Book' series. The binding to this work matches the designs of the first edition fairy books. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally rebacked, with the original spine laid down. Boards preserved. Externally, generally smart with light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light spots to pages. Very Good Indeed. L Bogle, Lucien Davis, H J Ford, C H M Kerr; Lancelot Speed (illustrator). book.…

Zustand: Very Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering and golfer to the spine, black background illustration and navy and white lettering to the upper panel, publishers end papers. 8vo 8'' x 6'' xiv, 463 [pp]. Full and part-page monochrome illustrations and engravings throughout. Very light foxing sporadically throughout, corners sharp and pointed, light dust soiling to top edge and in Very Good clean, square and neat condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. SPORT [Golf].…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The scarce limited large paper edition of this charming anthology of children's stories from the renowned Andrew Lang, complete with spectacular illustrations. The limited edition, large paper edition. Number 44 out of one hundred and fifty copies. This limited edition was published in the same year as the first edition, and is desirable due to the small limitation.Illustrated with a frontispiece and eight monochrome plates. Collated, complete. Many popular illustrators collaborated with Lang on this work, including L. Bogle, Lucien Davis, Lancelot Speed, H. J. Ford and C. H. M. Kerr.An anthology of stories for children from Scottish collector of folk and fairy tales Andrew Lang (1844-1912). There are over twenty stories to this volume, including 'Casanova's Escape', 'Captain Snelgrave and the Pirates', 'The Escapes of Cervantes', 'Baron Trenck' and 'The Kidnapping of the Princes'.In the publisher's original paper covered boards. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, sunning to the spine with a closed tear to the head with back strip lifting slightly, light edge wear, joints starting at the heads, and the odd light spot and handling mark. Minimal offsetting to the endpapers. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Many pages unopened. Good. L. Bogle; Lucien Davies; H. J. Ford; Lancelot Speed; H. C. M. Kerr (illustrator). book.…