Herbert the hon william (2 Ergebnisse)
Verlag: John Murray., London, 1820
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In den WarenkorbBound with Iris published York 1826. pp. 47, 2 leaves from Hedin, 15 of Iris. Half title and title page at the beginning for Tales. 8vo. Disbound. p. 11 stamped Merchantile Library, Philada. Herbert was a contributor to the Edinburgh Review and so attracted Byron's attention in English Bards and Scotch Reviewers 'Herbert shall w…ield Thor's hammer, and sometimes/ In gratitude thou'lt praise his rugged rhymes.' The footnote explains that ' Mr Herbert is a Translator of Icelandic and other poetry. One of the principal pieces is a "Song on the Recovery of Thor's Hammer;" the translation is a pleasant chaunt in the vulgar tongue, .'.
Weitere BilderDays and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed, with a short account of the natural history and habits of the salmon, instructions to sportsmen, anecdotes, etc. (Abel Chapman's annotated copy)
William Scrope (Edited by The Right Hon. Sir Herbert Maxwell)
Verlag: Edward Arnold, London, 1898
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In den WarenkorbZustand: 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 f…ront 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.
