Clifton violet (26 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

PAP. Zustand: Used - Very Good. Used - Like New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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

PAP. Zustand: Used - Very Good. Used - Like New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Later printing. Illustrated from black and white photographs, fold-out maps. Octavo. 440pp. Pages lightly age-toned, tape repair on front hinge, faint stain on page topedge, spine sunned and cocked, corners bumped, good only lacking the dust jacket. Travels of Alaska, the Barren Islands, Africa, Tibet, Siberia, Burma, and more.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. With Illustration's and a Map. Publication of 364 pages. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and slightly faded marks. There is foxing around the block of the book and on the early and last few pages. The text is legible. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …

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

Zustand: Good. 1947. First Edition. 364 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Gilt lettering to spine is slightly dulled.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. NY (1933) . 440 pages, clothbound, very good condition, no jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. 439 p. 23 cm. Frontispiece and 3 other b&w illustrations. 4 maps. Pink cloth in mylar-covered dustjacket. Jacket has chips and tears to edges; those on spine ends affect lettering. Rear panel is darkened/soiled. Front flap price clipped. Front pastedown has small label. Ink signature on front free endpaper. A little spotting to edges. …

22.5cm, 439p. with 4 plates and 4 folding maps, black cloth, previous owners sailing themed bookplate, a near fine copy. (Ar). A.B. 3228. "From the diaries of John Talbot Clifton, 1868-1928, who spent a few months in the Klondike, 1895; six months, 1897-98 in the Barren Grounds, with the Inhuits of Chesterfield Inlet, sledging to Churchill during the winter months, and 10 months, 1901-02, in the Lena River region of Yakutia".…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First edition. Hardback. No dust jacket.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Violet Clifton (1883-1961) won the 1933 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Biography for The Book of Talbot, about her husband, Talbot Clifton (1868-1927), a compulsive traveler who fell ill and died during a trip to Timbuktu.

Zustand: Good. Boards have some wear, some soiling marks. Content has light age tone. Spotting to page ends. No DJ.

unknown_binding. Zustand: Good. First Edition. First Edition. *Vision of Peru: Kings, Conquerors, Saints* by Violet Clifton is an evocative historical and cultural portrait of Peru, tracing the nation's story from the splendour of the Inca Empire through the Spanish conquest and the development of colonial society. Blending history, travel and personal reflection, Clifton explores the achievements of the Inca rulers, the dramatic campaigns of the conquistadors and the enduring influence of Peru's religious and cultural traditions. Enhanced with illustrations, a folding map and extensive historical research, the book offers a vivid and engaging introduction to one of South America's most fascinating countries. An excellent addition for readers and collectors of Peruvian history, Latin American studies, travel literature and historical exploration. No dustjacket. First Edition.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextViolet Clifton (1883-1961) won the 1933 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Biography for The Book of Talbot, about her husband, Talbot Clifton (1868-1927), a compulsive traveler who fell ill and died during a trip to Timbuktu.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Islands of Queen Wilhelmina' is a compelling travel narrative by Violet Clifton, documenting her extensive journeys through the Dutch East Indies in the early 20th century. Writing with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the diverse cultures she encounters, Clifton provides a vivid account of the islands then under the Dutch crown. The work covers a broad geographical scope, exploring the landscapes and societies of Java, Sumatra, and more remote outposts of the archipelago.Clifton captures the intricate social structures, religious practices, and natural beauty of the region, offering readers an intimate look at a world in transition. Her prose details the vibrant atmosphere of local life, the majesty of ancient monuments, and the complexities of the colonial era. This account serves as an important historical and ethnographic record, reflecting the perspectives of an adventurous British woman traveling through Southeast Asia during the interwar period. 'Islands of Queen Wilhelmina' remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Indonesia, travel literature, and the legacy of early female explorers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Islands of Queen Wilhelmina' is a compelling travel narrative by Violet Clifton, documenting her extensive journeys through the Dutch East Indies in the early 20th century. Writing with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the diverse cultures she encounters, Clifton provides a vivid account of the islands then under the Dutch crown. The work covers a broad geographical scope, exploring the landscapes and societies of Java, Sumatra, and more remote outposts of the archipelago.Clifton captures the intricate social structures, religious practices, and natural beauty of the region, offering readers an intimate look at a world in transition. Her prose details the vibrant atmosphere of local life, the majesty of ancient monuments, and the complexities of the colonial era. This account serves as an important historical and ethnographic record, reflecting the perspectives of an adventurous British woman traveling through Southeast Asia during the interwar period. 'Islands of Queen Wilhelmina' remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Indonesia, travel literature, and the legacy of early female explorers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Harcourt Brace 1933, fourth printing. Good plus. Jacket rather worn and torn. Corners bumped, otherwise moderate external wear. Pages clean, fold-outs in place, binding solid.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First edition Penguin paperback in good condition for its age. Previous owner has penned inside front cover. General shelf and handling wear includes tanning, foxing and age-related discolouration and wear to cover, edges and corners. Pageblock notably tanned, this leading into page edges, with foxing to inside covers front and rear and several pages throughout. Within, pages are well bound, and content clear. This is an early Penguin edition, stored in a plastic wallet in our warehouse for internet sale, away from the level of handling that our London shop stock may experience. CN. Used.…

London, Duckworth, 1947. 22x16 cm. X+364 p. + XVI láms. b/n. Tela, sobrecubierta. Firma antiguo poseedor. Ligeras pérdidas en sobrecubierta. Primera edición. (Ref. PS. 305-P).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Spotting to page edgeware. Rubbing to corners. Ex libris sticker on front pastedown. Spotting to front few pages. First edition, first printing. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. Binding tight. No jacket. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

First Edition. Signed, inscribed and numbered, with prospectus loosely inserted. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Remains well preserved overall. Physical description; 87 p : port ; 27 cm. Notes; Ed. limited to 250 copies. 1 Kg. …

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. A smart first edition of this account of the author's own route travelling through the islands of Queen Wilhelmina. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, twenty-three images across eighteen plates, and a folding map to the rear of the text. Collated complete. A detailed account of the author's own experiences travelling through the Islands of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, referring to the islands of Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire, which were collectively known as the Dutch West Indies. With chapters on Java, Sumatra, Lake Manindjau, Medan, the Batak Trail, a Nias bride, and much more. Written by Violet Mary Clifton, an English writer, a descendant of Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans, the illegitimate son of king Charles II and Nell Gwyn. With an introduction from Lord Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, sound with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spines with the odd small mark to the cloth. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Light spotting to the first and last few pages. Bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First edition on pruple cloth + dedication to end paper.