Verlag: T. Fisher Unwin, 1925
Anbieter: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: USED_FAIR. 1925. Second Impression. 291 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. B&W illustrations throughout. Notable foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Front hinge cracked. Some gutter cracking. Pages are rough cut. Moderate wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with small splits (approx. 1cm) to spine ends. Notable sunning to spine and board edges, with scuffing, staining and marking to boards.
Verlag: HardPress Publishing
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Verlag: Vanity Fair Aug. 14, 1880
Anbieter: Robert Frew Ltd. ABA ILAB, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Kunst / Grafik / Poster
Drawn by Ape. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 31 x 18.5cm. With original leaf of biographical text.
Verlag: Vanity Fair Aug. 14, 1880
Anbieter: Robert Frew Ltd. ABA ILAB, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Kunst / Grafik / Poster
Drawn by Ape. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 31 x 18.5cm. With original leaf of biographical text.
Verlag: Wood, New York, 1858
Anbieter: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Very good hardcover. Text clean. Corners on cover slightly bent. Spine lightly faded. Spine ends bumped. Solid book.
Verlag: Smith, Elder and Co.,, 1856
Anbieter: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, Vereinigtes Königreich
hardcover. Zustand: USED_GOOD. Smith, Elder and Co. 1856 edition. Some minor foxing, text clean and bright, fold out map included, binding coming away from fornt board, bookplate on first page, minor shelf wear to cover, spine faded. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) 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.
Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC Aug 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1022651196 ISBN 13: 9781022651197
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this lecture, Sir John Forbes discusses the relationship between happiness, work, and knowledge. His insights provide a unique perspective on the importance of finding joy in one's career and the role of knowledge in achieving that joy. A thought-provoking read for anyone seeking greater fulfillment in their life.
Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2010
ISBN 10: 1160123276 ISBN 13: 9781160123273
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009
ISBN 10: 1104130939 ISBN 13: 9781104130930
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Verlag: LEGARE STREET PR Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1021225347 ISBN 13: 9781021225344
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.
Verlag: Judd & Co, London, 1881
Anbieter: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Erstausgabe
Unbound. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. No Jacket. First Edition. A splendid original antique engraved portrait. . NOT MOUNTED BECAUSE TO LARGE TO DISPATCH MOUNTED - SO WOULD SEND ROLLED IN A LARGE THICK STRONG TUBE, SIZE 21 X 15 INCHES, 52 X 37 CMS, , scarce and unusual.,FORBES, LADY FORBES OF NEWE, WIFE OF SIR CHARLES JOHN FORBES AN ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT ENGRAVED IN 1881 .
Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1020550236 ISBN 13: 9781020550232
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.
Verlag: Vanity Fair, London, 1880
Anbieter: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Erstausgabe
No Binding. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. Drawn By Ape (illustrator). First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Sir Charles John Forbes, 4th Baronet (1843-1884), with the caption "of Newe".
Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010
ISBN 10: 1165203359 ISBN 13: 9781165203352
Anbieter: Buchpark, Trebbin, Deutschland
Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 278 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.
Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1019454032 ISBN 13: 9781019454039
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the history of medical diagnosis with this collection of cases illustrating the use of the stethoscope and percussion in diagnosing diseases of the chest. Compiled by Sir John Forbes, this book provides a fascinating insight into the development of medical knowledge and techniques.
Verlag: ARKOSE PR, 2015
ISBN 10: 1344068820 ISBN 13: 9781344068826
Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
Gebunden. Zustand: NEW.
Verlag: Vanity Fair, London, 1880
Anbieter: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Erstausgabe
No Binding. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. Drawn By Ape (illustrator). First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Sir Charles John Forbes, 4th Baronet (1843-1884), with the caption "of Newe".
Verlag: On letterhead of 12 Bryanston Square. 27 October, 1887
Anbieter: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Manuskript / Papierantiquität
Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. 3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, on lightly aged paper. Ouless regrets that he has 'nothing available' for 'the Aberdeen Exhibition this year', 'unless it be Marks' portrait [Henry Stacy Marks, artist] which is my property & now at Manchester, but as it was painted 12 years ago I do not think you will consider it suitable'. He suggest asking the Highland Railway Company whether they might lend the 'half length by me of Sir A. Matheson'. The letter ends: 'I wish I had something more recent which I could propose. I hope another year you will ask me again.'.
Verlag: First Letter: Edinburgh. 3 August Second Letter: Hope Park Edinburgh. 17 January 1815, 1814
Anbieter: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Manuskript / Papierantiquität
Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. Both letters 1p., 4to, and both addressed, with two postmarks, on the reverse, to 'John Jackson Esqr. M.P. | New Broad Street | London'. Both are docketted by Jackson. ONE: Headed by accounts of payments by Sir William Forbes and Messrs Robert Stein & Co, totalling £4600 14s 3d, against the shares of Lord Keith and 'Miss Mercer Elphinstone'. In the letter Mercer explains that Stein's share is for 'his Rent to Lord Keith'. He continues: 'I have about £200 in hand of Miss Mercer Elptones, part of which will be paid away here, and there are Taxes to pay &c at Perth, several tenants have not yet paid only part of Rent which when paid will be applied to pay what is due, and what is over shall be remitted'. TWO: Referring to his 'letter from Meikelour and the Box with my Accots.', 'the Letter with the Lyoo Receipt', Peter Wighton, James Dow and 'Mrs. McNeil'. Accompanying the two letters are two covers, with franks of other letters from Mercer to Jackson, 1814 and 1815, one is addressed to 'Sir John Jackson Bart M.P.' and both docketted by him. Note: Sir William Forbes was an eminent banker and philanthropist who drew compliment from Walter Scott in notes to "Marmion".
Verlag: On letterhead of 23 Cavendish Square London. 28 November no year
Anbieter: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Manuskript / Papierantiquität
Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. 4pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In fair condition, lightly aged, with thin strip of paper from mount adhering to edge of reverse of second leaf, and two central folds, one vertical and one horizontal. He invites Philipart to 'do us the pleasure of meeting Dr & Mrs Bennett on Wednesday next at dinner at 6.40 for 7 o Cl'. He is 'most anxious', as they are 'both going down the hill [last four words underlined] to renew an old & much valued friendship & to re introduce you to some of my grown up children'. He urges him to 'make an effort to come among yr old friends & shake them again by the hands', and will 'consider it a compliment' should he do so. He asks him to 'tell Dr Bennett that the engagement is for Wednesday not Tuesday as we agreed upon this morning'. The author of this letter is not to be confused with his son L. Forbes Winslow (1844-1913), also a psychiatrist, as well as cricketer, remembered for his involvement in the Jack the Ripper case.
Verlag: Foreign Office Whitehall London. 30 November, 1860
Anbieter: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Manuskript / Papierantiquität
Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. 2pp., foolscap 8vo. In fair condition, on lightly-aged paper. With envelope addressed to 'David Forbes Esq | care of | Sir R. Murchison Bart | 16 Belgrave Square | SW.' and franked 'Wodehouse'. Wodehouse occupied the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs between 1859 and 1861. The letter reads: 'Sir, | With reference to your letter of the 20th. Ultimo, which has reached Lord John Russell's hands through Sir Roderick Murchison, I am directed by His Lordship to inform you that the question as to the re appointment of a British Chargé d'Affaires or Consular Officer in Bolivia has been fully considered, but Lord John Russell is not of opinion that it is not [sic] necessary to revive that appointment - Lord John Russell desires me at the same time to convey to you His Lordship's thanks for the interesting Report on the state of affairs in Bolivia which you have had the goodness to communicate to His Lordship.'.
Erscheinungsdatum: 1845
Anbieter: Antiq. F.-D. Söhn - Medicusbooks.Com, Marburg, Deutschland
Z. k.k. Ges. Ärzte, 2/2 + Beilage. - Wien, Kaulfuss Witwe, Prandel & Comp., 1845-1846, 8°, 438, LVI; 71, (2) pp., 7 pp. Verlagsanzeigen; Halbeinenband d.Zt. mit eingebunden orig. Broschuren (12 pp.); St.a.Tit.; feines Expl. Erstdruck! "Im Auftrag des Präsidums der k.k. Gesellschaft der Aerzte in Wien nach Dr. Forbes, bearbeitet von Dr. Alexander Hummel. John Forbes (1787-1861) was physician to the royal household and founded The British and Foreign Medical Review in 1836. The journal was intended to raise the standards of British medicine and he published a lengthy article condemning mesmerism in 1839 and 1845.743 Forbes used his editorial vantage point but the mesmerists used their magazines, with the Zoist offering a retort from 1845-1846 for both occasions against Forbes.744 The accusation against Goble was made by Forbes in his book Illustrations of Modern Mesmerism from Personal Investigation (1845). It contains the testimony of Forbes and some detractors with a detailed look at a series of experiments with George Goble wherein Forbes claimed to have discovered his imposture.746 The mesmerist press was angry at what it saw as Forbes' prejudicial look at animal magnetism, citing that he relied on a few impostures to denounce the many experiments that were unexplainable. In their view, he simply refused to look at all the evidence.The Goble case even appeared in the Encyclopedia Britannica in a scathing article on somnambulism. Podmore of the SPR would later also dismiss Goble's abilities based on Forbes' testimony. Cox is not named by Forbes, but he was present, and was a staunch defender of Goble. Cox defended himself employing the same strategy of the Zoist. In his view, Forbes had not done a thorough study considering the somnambulist state and had rushed to judgement. At the time of writing, there was no proof that Carpenter had written the article, and Cox gave him the benefit of the doubt. However, for Cox, this use of an early case, one that was validated by Elliotson and represented the state of hypnotism, was an attempt at character assassination, of the kind employed by inferior lawyers in court. As he put it: "'If you cannot answer the facts, abuse the prosecutor and his witnesses.'" Muhamet Alijaj : Testimony and Narrative on the Supernatural in the Work of Catherine Crowe, the London Dialectical Society and Edward William Cox. (Thesis) Exeter, April 2019, pp.353-354.
Verlag: Worcester: Printed by H.B. Tymbs and H. Deighten, Journal Office., 1834
Anbieter: Nigel Phillips ABA ILAB, Chilbolton, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. 8vo, 2 parts in 1 volume with continuous pagination, pp. v, (6)?229, folding frontispiece (a coloured lithographed map of Cornwall), and 1 lithographed plate of a longitudinal section of a mine. Modern full calf by Period Bookbinders of Bath, double gilt fillet on sides, double gilt rules on spine, red morocco label, cloth solander box. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, and the only known complete copy. The physician Sir John Forbes spent five years in Cornwall as a general practitioner and physician to the Penzance Public Dispensary. While there he published the first English translation of Laennec?s De l?Auscultation Médiate (1819). Twelve years after leaving Cornwall he published the present medical study of that part of Cornwall known as the hundred of Penwith in order to trace the causes of disease in that area. It is in two parts, comprising its natural history and economic history and the statistical results of these influences on the inhabitants, and in part two the medical history of the inhabitants. Among the many aspects of its study are the geology, climate and botany, and the occupational diseases of the region, many of the inhabitants being employed in fishing, mining and agriculture. This very rare work first appeared as two papers in the Transactions of the Provincial Medical and Surgical Association. There are no complete copies in COPAC which records 2 copies, one of which has the first part (119 pages) only and the other, which is probably Forbes? own copy, the second part only. Neither copy is in the British Library.