Gompertz m l a (26 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Moderate soiling and wear to the covers; gift inscription inside; cracked front hinge; a cigarette smell but a solid reading copy. No jacket. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Inventory No: 183854.

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

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

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

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

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First edition. Good plus: Book shows staining/scuffing of panels/spine, darkening of spine, tearing/fraying of spine ends, water stain on top edge of 1st 62 pgs, slight foxing, name in pen on inner front panel, bumping of corners-edges-ends, tearing/fraying of cloth on panel corners.…

3s. 6d Edition 335 S 19,1x12,8cm, OLn, Vorsatzseite fehlt, deutliche Gebrauchsspuren.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About the Book:-A lively and uncomplicated account of the wonders of Ladakh. The author was a major of the 10th Baluch Regiment of the British Indian Army and wrote this account in 1928. The book has 14 chapters and 23 illustrations. Each chapter describes a different facet of Ladakh in a very reader friendly manner. About the Author :-Martin Louis Alan Gompertz was an author, editor, and compiler. He earned plaudits for his brilliant contributions in the Tibbet and Ladakh history and literature. He is the author of the various books such as --Harliek: A romance of modern central Asia; Adventures in Sakaeland; Snow Rubies; The Road to Lamaland: Impressions of a Journey to Western Thibet; Magic Ladakh: An Intimate Picture of a Land of Topsy-turvy. The Title 'Magic Ladakh:- An Intimate Picture Of A Land Of Topsy-Turvy Customs & Great Natural Beauty written/authored/edited by M.L.A. Gompertz', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121237352 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 315 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 315.…

1925. (hardcover) Very good, no dust jacket. viii, 335pp. 12mo. Red cloth, gilt titles. There is a small and mild water stain to the front panel and the red colour has bled through to stain the the front endpapers. As well, there is a gift inscription delicately penned to the front free endpaper. Those flaws identified, else is clean, tight, bright. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. Very good Book shows rubbing to all edges and front and back panels. Hardcover, no dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. Reprint; Second Printing. Clean hardback tightly bound in red cloth with gilt titles, cloth has minor rubbing at corners, no inscriptions. 336 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used-Very Good. Cloth, octavo, 246 pp, with numerous b&w photographs. Light bumping and wear to boards. Spine slighlty sunned. Some foxing to text.

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. 1st Edition. 291pp hardback, black publisher's gilt decorated dark cloth gilt, illustrated with 15 bw plates and folding map, ex-public library with usual stamps and labels, worn.

Hardcover. Zustand: used/very good. No Jacket. 291 Pages ,With Illustrations And Maps.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Harilek: A Romance' is a classic of the lost-world genre, blending high-stakes adventure with elements of mystery and ancient legend. Set against the rugged and treacherous backdrop of the Himalayas and the remote regions of Central Asia, the story follows the intrepid Captain Harry Lake-known as Harilek-as he leads an expedition into uncharted territories. Driven by whispers of a hidden civilization and a desire to escape the mundanity of post-war life, Lake and his companions discover a secluded valley inhabited by the descendants of a forgotten race.As the party integrates into this strange and insular society, they must navigate complex political intrigues, tribal conflicts, and the blossoming of a profound romance. The narrative captures the essence of early twentieth-century adventure fiction, emphasizing themes of honor, discovery, and the clash between ancient traditions and modern sensibilities. 'Harilek: A Romance' remains an evocative portrayal of the era's fascination with the mysteries of the East, offering a vivid journey into the enduring appeal of the unknown and the spirit of exploration.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: New. Language: English. About the Book:-A lively and uncomplicated account of the wonders of Ladakh. The author was a major of the 10th Baluch Regiment of the British Indian Army and wrote this account in 1928. The book has 14 chapters and 23 illustrations. Each chapter describes a different facet of Ladakh in a very reader friendly manner. About the Author :-Martin Louis Alan Gompertz was an author, editor, and compiler. He earned plaudits for his brilliant contributions in the Tibbet and Ladakh history and literature. He is the author of the various books such as --Harliek: A romance of modern central Asia; Adventures in Sakaeland; Snow Rubies; The Road to Lamaland: Impressions of a Journey to Western Thibet; Magic Ladakh: An Intimate Picture of a Land of Topsy-turvy. The Title 'Magic Ladakh:- An Intimate Picture Of A Land Of Topsy-Turvy Customs & Great Natural Beauty written/authored/edited by M.L.A. Gompertz', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121237369 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 315 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 315.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. No Dust Jacket. Some foxing. Spine faded. 14mm tears to lower ends of joints.; No date [1927]. viii, 304 pages + [8] pages advertisements for "A Selection From Hodder and Stoughton's List of 2/- Net Novels". Red boards with blind-stamped pattern on front board. Black lettering and decoration on spine. Page dimensions: 176 x 110mm. A novel, set in Ladakh. "Here is the book now finished - written mostly at the end of the day's marches in the Ladakh valleys, under the high passes." - from the author's printed dedication to Nan Wiseman. "Were they not the first people on the ground, and therefore, by the rule of the Ladakh road, entitled and expected to offer hospitality? One wonders sometimes if the rule was not originally invented by the Moravian missionaries, to whom hospitality is as the breath of their nostrils." - page 180.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Harilek: A Romance' is a classic of the lost-world genre, blending high-stakes adventure with elements of mystery and ancient legend. Set against the rugged and treacherous backdrop of the Himalayas and the remote regions of Central Asia, the story follows the intrepid Captain Harry Lake-known as Harilek-as he leads an expedition into uncharted territories. Driven by whispers of a hidden civilization and a desire to escape the mundanity of post-war life, Lake and his companions discover a secluded valley inhabited by the descendants of a forgotten race.As the party integrates into this strange and insular society, they must navigate complex political intrigues, tribal conflicts, and the blossoming of a profound romance. The narrative captures the essence of early twentieth-century adventure fiction, emphasizing themes of honor, discovery, and the clash between ancient traditions and modern sensibilities. 'Harilek: A Romance' remains an evocative portrayal of the era's fascination with the mysteries of the East, offering a vivid journey into the enduring appeal of the unknown and the spirit of exploration.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.…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Octavo. 288pp. Original pale green cloth with red titles. Slight wear to extremities, otherwise very good. Bookplate to pastedown and faint ink name to endpaper. No dust jacket.

Hard Cover. Zustand: VG-. No Jacket. Nd (ca. 1920). Gilt titles on burgundy cloth, somewhat handling-soiled. 246pp. Includes many excellent gravure photos. Size: Large Octavo.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 319. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered black on spine and front cover. British Library dates this copy [1926]. Chatper include: The City of Fairy Towers, I meet Monocloid at Tashgaom, The Blue Devil. Slight rubbing to covers and slight tanning to endpapers, otherwise very good.…

16 page folded brochure, 245 x 225 mm. with colour printed cover and with map and many photographs illustrating the joys and dangers of this frontier region.

Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, 291 pages + 4 pages of advertisements. Good. Bound in contemporary grey cloth with black lettering to spine and gilt ornamentation to front board. Spine sunned; Original gold lettering to spine has been traced in black felt-tipped pen; Moderate fraying to edges and corners of binding; Boards marked; Corners bumped; Inscription to title page; Upper fore-edge corner of text block bumped; Several small closed tears to fore-edge margin of List of Illustrations; Text block age-toned; 15 pages of black and white illustrations and folding map. SH consignment. 1361808. Special Collections.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Owner's signature. Some rubbing to ends of spine. Some marking to spine. Spotting to page edges. Heavy spotting to preliminary and final few leaves. Some spotting throughout.; 291 pages + frontis + plates + one folding map. Blue cloth boards with gilt illustration. Page dimensions: 214mm x 135mm. Selected contents: The Road From Civilisation; The People; Buddhism; Ladakhi Religion; The Lamas; The Monasteries; Village Life; Leh; History; Hemis; The Central Asian Trade Route; Nubra & The Saser Pass; To The Pangkong Lake; The Road Home.; 8vo.…

First American edition, 8vo, pp. [5], 10-291, [1]; frontispiece, folding map, and 22 illustrations from photographs on 15 plates; original blue-gray cloth stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine; water spot on upper cover trailing to spine causing a small bubble in the cloth; all else very good, clean, and sound. "The author accompanied the Shaksgam expedition in 1926, and in 1928 he travelled through the Ladakh districts. Those accounts are involved in this book. The route of 1928: Srinagar - Leh - Nubra - Sasir Pass - Shyok - Tankse - Pankong - Leh - Chang La. This book is a general account of Ladakh" (Yakushi). Yakushi G-170 citing the London edition and not mentioning this Philadelphia edition. …

Illus. x, 246pp. 8vo. First edition. First edition. Illus. x, 246pp. 8vo. Bound in modern three quarter crimosn morocco and cloth sides. Fine.