edited sir herbert maxwell (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Some foxing early pages. Ex library.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair/Good. First Edition.

Reprint. Two Volumes, 8vo., recently rebound in quarter black buckram with paper spine labels (spares tipped in at rear) over grey paper-covered boards, new endpapers, by Jenny Bevan, Norfolk; t.e.g. Vol I: [xxii] + 342pp; Vol II: [viii] + 372pp, indexed. Both volumes illustrated with tissue-guarded monochrome plates. Spare title labels tipped in to rear pastedowns. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedowns. Tanning to page edges, foxing to first few pages of each and occasionally throughout, tissue-guard missing from Vol I frontis., otherwise a VG set. (SHELF 200) PLEASE NOTE: HEAVY SET (1.5kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

First Medlar edition hard back binding in publisher's original claret cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, black anchor and titles to the front board. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. 1 of 250 Limited Edition copies. Contains 191 pp with many monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ANGLING & SPORT FISHING.

Zustand: fine. ~ The senior Lowland regiment was the Royal Scots (the Royal Regiment) which dates from 1633. The Royal Scots Fusiliers and the King's Own Scottish Borderers, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 4to., 26cm, first edition, xii,339p., with 14 laid in plate illustrations including 12 in colour on grey extra stock paper, (Uniforms), printed regimental music, original bright red cloth, gilt spine titles, fine bright as new condition (could there be a better copy?).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. 24 X BOOKS IN 24 VOLUMES: I-XXIV. A really nice collection of books limited to ten hundred and fifty copies. Quarter-bound hardback books in red leather with matching corners, and red cloth sides. Decorative gilt titles on the spine. No dust jackets. These wonderful books are in nice condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. The odd brown mark, here and there at the beginning of some of the books, but most of the hand cut pages and text are clean, readable and in good condition. Gilt edge to top of pages. Vol I: RIDING RECOLLECTIONS, Published 1898. Two pencil and ink signatures on first and second blank pages, 248 pages, with illustrations by HUGH THOMSON. Vol II: KATERFELTO, Published 1898, Ex-Libris Nameplate on first page with pen signature on second page, 358 pages, with illustrations by G.H. JALLAND. Vol III: UNCLE JOHN, Published 1898, Ex-Libris nameplate on first blank page, 432 pages, with illustrations by E. CALDWELL AND H.M. BROCK. Vol IV: MARKET HARBOROUGH & INSIDE THE BAR, Published 1899, Ex-Libris nameplate on first blank page, 426 pages, with illustrations by FINCH MASON AND HUGH THOMSON. Vol V: CONTRABAND, Published 1899, Ex-Libris nameplate on first blank page, 336 pages, with illustrations by BERNARD PARTRIDGE. Vol VI: M or N, Published 1899, Ex-Libris nameplate of first blank page, 368 pages, with illustrations by C.E. BROCK. Vol VII: TILBURY NOGO & SCOTLAND AND THE MOORS, Published 1899, 407 pages. with illustrations by E. CALDWELL. Vol VIII: SONGS AND VERSES, Published in 1899, 338 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Vol IX: BLACK BUT COMELY, Published 1899, 368 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Vol X: THE BROOKES OF BRIDLEMERE, Published 1899, 416 pages, with illustrations by Fred Roe. Vol XI: THE WHITE ROSE, Published 1899, 389 pages, with illustrations by HARRINGTON BIRD. Vol XII: ROY'S WIFE, Published 1899, 361 pages, with illustrations by CECIL ALDEN. Vol XIII: SATANELLA, Published 1899, 352 pages, with illustrations by G.H.JALLAND. Vol XIV: DIGBY GRAND, Published 1900, 356 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Vol XV: SARCHEDON, Published 1900, 407 pages, with illustrations by HARRINGTON BIRD. Vol XVI: SISTER LOUISE & ROSINE, Published 1901, 409 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Vol XVII: KATE COVENTRY, Published 1901, 316 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Vol XVIII: CERISE, Published 1901, 463 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Vol XIX: THE QUEEN MARIES, Published 1901, 368 pages, with illustrations by G.H. JALLAND. XX: HOLMBY HOUSE, Published 1901, 428 pages, with illustrations byn G.H. JALLAND. Vol XXI: GENERAL BOUNCE, Published 1901, 336 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Vol XXII: THE GLADIATORS, Published 1901, 456 pages, with illustrations by HARRINGTON BIRD. Vol XXIII: GOOD FOR NOTHING, Published 1902, 373 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Vol XXIV: THE INTERPRETER: Published 1902, 375 pages, with illustrations by H.M. BROCK. Please note these 24 x books are heavy set of books when packaged properly, therefore shipping/postage costs may increase from listed price depending on final destination. These twenty four books are from a bygone time, when sporting pastimes were very different than today, a lot of humour, adventures, beautiful poetry, written by a prolific author/poet, with some wonderful illustrations by well known artists of that period, and these stunning collection of books deserve to be preserved for future generations.

Leather. Zustand: Near Fine. None (illustrator). The Herbert Maxwell edition of Thomas Creevey's famous historical documents in rather decorative recent fine bindings. Complete in Two Volumes. With several portrait plates. Thomas Creevey, 1768-1838, was an English politician. "Creevey's charm and good humour made him both popular and a delightful guest; his fame derives from the amusing letters preserved by the Ord family. His importance as a historical source is considerable. No one described more graphically the appearance, or recorded more faithfully the looks and the talk, of the royal personages and major politicians of the time" -DNB. Sir Herbert Maxwell, 1845-1937, was a politician and author. "His editing of the Creevey Papers (2 vols., 1903) provided a valuable supplement to the Greville Memoirs" -DNB. In half morocco bindings. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound, with slight browning, and the occasional spot to the first and last few pages and the plates. Near Fine. book.

Zustand: Very Good. second. Half vellum over marbled boards with ruled brown morocco label to spine. In custom green cloth clamshell case with red ruled gilt particulars to spine as well as gilt-stamped notation "Abel Chapman's annotated copy." Lightly deckled edges; top edge gilt. Bookplate of noted naturalist Abel Chapman to front pastedown. Chapman's occasional notations penciled throughout text. E.g., page 17 where he comments on the author's salmon events occurring in June: " 'June'? / Impossible / A.C." Chapman's notes indexed in penciled autograph to front and rear fly papers. Subsequent owner's business card unceremoniously affixed to front fly.; The Sportsman's Library; 8vo l; xiii, 298 pages; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail.