Lizars w (86 Ergebnisse)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removed. Zustand: A very good copy. [1] pp. 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches. Hand colored engraving of bird species. Plate 5 from William Jardine: The naturalist's library. Vol. 1-2 Humming birds.

Removed. Zustand: A very good copy. [1] pp. 6 1/2 x 4 inches. Hand colored engraving of bird species. Plate 21 from William Jardine: The naturalist's library. Vol. 1-2 Humming birds.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First Thus. NOT A BOOK! single large sheet of paper from a scrap book with engraving approx. 8" x 5" + margins stuck onto it. Probably extracted from a book. Book.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the fascinating world of beetles with 'The Natural History of Beetles,' a detailed study illustrated with thirty-two plates and numerous woodcuts. This comprehensive volume, published in 1852, offers an in-depth look at the biology, behavior, and diversity of beetles. Including a memoir and portrait of Ray, this edition provides historical context and insight into the scientific understanding of the era. Perfect for naturalists, entomologists, and anyone with an interest in the natural world, this book remains a valuable resource for understanding the intricate lives of these ubiquitous insects. Discover the detailed illustrations and descriptions that bring the beetles of the 19th century to life, making it an essential addition to any natural history collection.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 will 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 - Explore the fascinating world of beetles with 'The Natural History of Beetles,' a detailed study illustrated with thirty-two plates and numerous woodcuts. This comprehensive volume, published in 1852, offers an in-depth look at the biology, behavior, and diversity of beetles. Including a memoir and portrait of Ray, this edition provides historical context and insight into the scientific understanding of the era. Perfect for naturalists, entomologists, and anyone with an interest in the natural world, this book remains a valuable resource for understanding the intricate lives of these ubiquitous insects. Discover the detailed illustrations and descriptions that bring the beetles of the 19th century to life, making it an essential addition to any natural history collection.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 will 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.…

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good Plus. 1st Edition. Edition of 1842 Price: £45 Publisher: A LIZARS, Edinburgh. Publication Date: 1842 Format: Original hand-coloured map Condition: Very good. Sheet Size: 56.6cm x 47.5cm Location: Map Drawer C: FS: Folder 1009: 002291 Description: A fine and detailed map showing the Balearic Islands. Minor age-toning, spotting and creasing but generally very bright and clean with good margins. A very good, strong impression. Scarce and in very good plus, bright, clean condition. Why Buy From Us? At Hornseys, we are dedicated to offering items that meet the highest standards of quality and authenticity. Our collection of antique maps is meticulously curated to ensure each piece is a valuable and authentic historical document. Here's what sets us apart: Authenticity and Provenance: Every map is researched, collated, and verified for authenticity. Expert Curation: Each map is selected with a keen eye for historical significance, condition, and rarity, ensuring a collection that is both diverse and distinguished. Customer Satisfaction: We strive to provide an exceptional customer experience, from detailed descriptions and provenance to secure and prompt delivery of your purchase. Returns Policy: We offer an unconditional guarantee on every item. If you wish to make a return, items may be sent back to us within fourteen days of receipt for any reason. We request advance notification of returns, and items must be returned in the same condition as sent for a full refund. Explore Our Collection: Visit Hornseys to explore our fine collection of rare and antique maps. Whether you are an avid collector or looking for a unique historical piece, our selection offers something truly exceptional. Located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, our Ripon gallery has been a haven for map enthusiasts, historians, and collectors since 1976.…

Stahlstich.. Etwas angeschmutzt. Sprache: Deutsch 8,3 x 13,0 cm im Passepartoute.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 1st Edition. First edition. Quarto (4to). An important, comprehensively illustrated late-Georgian topographical survey of Edinburgh, featuring the historical text by James Browne alongside stunning scenery compiled by the Lizars printing dynasty.Collation: Verified 100% complete. Collates as: Engraved frontispiece, half-title page, xiv (contents), pp. 1-225, plus 51 full-page engraved plates (totaling 52 plates including frontispiece).Exquisitely illustrated with 52 crisp, detailed copperplate engravings by William Home Lizars from drawings by John Ewbank, depicting historic street scenes, panoramic vistas, castles, and monument architecture across the Old and New Towns. Housed in the scarce original publisher's binding of a black leather spine with gilt titles over thick grey paper-covered boards. .Condition: Fair to Good. The original binding is heavily worn and rubbed, with notable chipping to the corner tips and edges of the paper boards, though the text block remains completely tight, solid, and square on its joints. Internally, the text pages are in a surprising, remarkably clean and bright state. The plates exhibit mild to occasionally heavier foxing, mainly confined to the outer margins. .Exceptional Engraver's Presentation Provenance: The front free endpaper features a highly significant, crisp contemporary ink inscription dated 1829: "John Carr, presented by the engraver". This establishes the volume as an authentic, direct gift from the master engraver William Home Lizars to John Carr, a prominent contemporary Edinburgh merchant for whom Lizars' studio designed commercial trade engravings. A wonderful, unique association copy deeply tied to the historical printing network of the city. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. Granada Hills, California: Orb Publishing Company,1993. A FINE / Unread Rare Review Copy. Dust Jacket shows wear extremity rubbing as is common (see scan). First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Foucault's Pendulum In Full Color, Photographs, Images, Figures, Charts, Diagrams, Tables, Formulas and Equations Throughout. 8vo size - 9¼" tall. Engraved Titles, w/ Tissue Guards. Drawn by J Stewart, Engraved by W. H. Lizars (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good (see description). First Edition. 1825. Elephant folio (18" tall). xvi, 225pp. Plus 51 tissue guarded engravings of views and scenes in and around Edinburgh. Illustrated title page with an engraved vignette. The plates are very clean. Original publisher's boards with illustrated upper board. There is wear to the corners of the boards. The spine is of green leather with gilt titles. There is wear to the leather spine with a little loss to the top and the bottom of the front hinge is starting with a 3-4" split and similar length split to the gutter. There is an armorial bookplate to the front pastedown. PLEASE NOTE: Very heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers. Drawings by J. [John Wilson] Ewbank. Engraved by W.H. Lizars (illustrator).…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Poor. First Edition. First Printing. Publisher's full oatmeal cloth, gilt lettering on red panels on spine and cover, gilt compass medallion on cover, top edge red, red and black title page. Illustrated with duotone engraved portrait frontispiece by W. H. Lizars and duotone engravings by Gordon Grant at the head of each chapter. Includes Foreword and Afterword by Alexander Laing. NB. John Nicol (1755-1825) was a Scottish sailor who in 1789 sailed on Lady Juliana, a ship that transported convict women to Port Jackson in New South Wales, Australia. His autobiography, published in 1822, offers a rare first-hand account of the life of an ordinary Georgian sailor. . Spine and covers lightly soiled, else near fine; unmarked, tight, and square. The unclipped ($4.00) dust jacket, now in Mylar, is missing its spine and is chipped and worn. VERY GOOD/POOR. . Duotone engravings. 4to 11" - 13" tall. vii, 214 pp. Illustrated by Gordon Grant; W.H. Lizars (illustrator).…

Cloth. Zustand: Good Only. The sixteenth edition of this tourist's guide to Scotland from the Lizars map-making and publishing family. Sixteenth edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, title vignette, five folding maps, one folding plate, forty-seven plates, and numerous in-text images. Collated complete. A detailed guide to the country of Scotland, written for the use of tourists. With chapters on Edinburgh, Stirling, the Trosachs, the Lochs, Taymouth, Perth, Glasgow, Selkirk, Berwick, and more. Includes fifteen examples of tours with excursions in different areas of the country. Edited by William Home Lizars, a Scottish painter, engraver and publisher, the son of Daniel Lizars, an eighteenth-century Scottish engraver, map-maker and publisher. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, worn with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and board edges with the odd small mark. Splits to the joints resulting in light fraying and spine lifting. Minor loss to the head and tail of the spine. Hinges tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Light age toning to the extremities. Map to the rear has been torn loose and is now secured by a panel of the front pastedown. The odd small closed tear or crease to the folding maps and plates. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Good Only. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Publication: Kelso, John Rutherfurd, 1849 Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 136. Condition Report: Good. The book is bound in its original blind-stamped green cloth, which has uniformly sunned to a warm brown across the spine and board margins. The binding remains structurally sound and tight, though there is evident rubbing to the extremities, mild bumping to the corners, and minor fraying at the spine ends. Internally, the original endpapers show some moderate, patchy foxing. The text block and steel engravings exhibit scattered age-toning and foxing, typical for regional publications of this era, yet the plates remain sharply detailed. All pages and leaves appear present, free from major tears or significant loss, presenting an honest, acceptable copy of a scarce provincial guide. Catalogue Note: First edition. This charming regional guide provides an insightful look into the Scottish Borders during the mid-nineteenth century, spurred by the newly accessible railway routes of the era. Based on the physical evidence, this copy is bound in the publisher's standard blind-stamped cloth, contrasting with the more deluxe gilt-decorated presentation bindings occasionally found on the market. The volume is wonderfully illustrated with a finely engraved vignette title page by W.H. Lizars and several notable steel-engraved plates detailing the abbeys and historic towns of the Border region. Such early provincial guidebooks are genuinely scarce in their original, unembellished state, offering a tangible link to Victorian tourism in Scotland. Published in 1849, Rutherfurdâs Border Hand-Book served as an essential companion for the influx of Victorian travellers venturing into the Scottish Borders. Released at the dawn of the railway boom, it meticulously details the picturesque scenery, romantic ruins, and rich historical tapestry of the Tweed and Teviot valleys. From the storied walls of Melrose Abbey to the grand estates of Abbotsford, this guidebook offered nineteenth-century tourists a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated window into the architectural and natural wonders of the region. W.H. Lizars & Various (illustrator).…

, 48 x 56.5 cm engraved map with hand colured political boundaries and borders to map, a double page plate on guard mount numbered V., heavy paper, wide margins First Edition thus , central fold, one inch tear to bottom of fold small tear to top both confined to margin, margins rubbed chipped and tanned with small tears, map undamaged and otherwise in very good condition 48 x 56.5 Map ISBN.…

, 48 x 56.5 cm engraved map with hand colured political boundaries and borders to map, a double page plate on guard mount , heavy paper, wide margins First Edition thus , central fold, , margins rubbed chipped and tanned with a few small tears, map undamaged and otherwise in very good condition 48 x 56.5 Map ISBN.…

, 48 x 56.5 cm engraved map with hand colured political boundaries and borders to map, a double page plate on guard mount , heavy paper, wide margins First Edition thus , central fold, , margins rubbed chipped and tanned with a few small tears, map undamaged and otherwise in very good condition 48 x 56.5 Map ISBN.…

Zustand: Good. Engraved portrait of Cuvier and 34 handcolored plates. 276 pp. Original 3/4 green calf with leather label. Small 8vo. 4 x 6.75 inches.Lizars, W. H. 1788-1859 , engraver. Smith, Charles Hamilton, 1776-1859 , ill. Stewart, James, 1791-1863 , ill.

Zustand: Very good condition. With the text page explaining "The discovery of this splendid species is due to our great navigator Captain Cook . Captain Cook made the following observations, when mentioning this beautiful species. "There are also Humming-Birds, which yet seem to differ from the numerous sorts of this delicate animal already known, unless they be a mere variety of the Trochilus colubris of Linnaeus. These, perhaps, inhabit more to the southward, and spread northward as the season advances; because we saw none at first, though, near the time of our departure the natives brought them to the ships in great numbers" (p72). Handcolored engraving by W.H. Lizars from a drawing by an unknown artist for Sir William Jardine's "Naturalist's Library, The Natural History of Humming-birds". With a Hand colored engraving, 4 1/4 x 7". [with] 2pp text.…

Zustand: Good. Engraved portrait of Buffon and title page and 29 handcolored plates. 288 pp. Original 3/4 green calf with leather label, tears on spine. Small 8vo. 4 x 6.75 inches.Lizars, W. H. 1788-1859 , engraver. Smith, Charles Hamilton, 1776-1859 , ill. Stewart, James, 1791-1863 , ill.

Zustand: Very Good. First edition. Paperback. 29 hand-coloured plates from the ornithology and entomolgy volumes, mainly moths and exotic birds. The bird plates (8) are edge-torn and chipped otherwise very good.

Zustand: Good. Engraved portrait of Peron and title page and 30 handcolored plates. 336 pp. Original 3/4 green calf with leather label. Small 8vo. 4 x 6.75 inches.Lizars, W. H. 1788-1859 , engraver. Smith, Charles Hamilton, 1776-1859 , ill. Stewart, James, 1791-1863 , ill.

Zustand: Good. Engraved portrait of Barclay and 34 handcolored plates. 323 pp. Original 3/4 green calf with leather label. Small 8vo. 4 x 6.75 inches. Crease on title page and frontispiece.Lizars, W. H. 1788-1859 , engraver. Smith, Charles Hamilton, 1776-1859 , ill. Stewart, James, 1791-1863 , ill.