Nimmo william p (28 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.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Thus. 178 Pages, In Original Gold Embossed Blue Cloth Binding, Previous Owners Prize Bookplate O/W Sound.

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.

HRD. 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.

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

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Title: Monarchs of Ocean: Columbus and Cook. Two Narratives of Maritime Discovery Author: William P. Nimmo (publisher) Publisher: William P. Nimmo, London and Edinburgh Publication Date: 1878 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 1878 edition Condition: Good Book Description London and Edinburgh: William P. Nimmo, 1878. An attractive Victorian volume recounting the remarkable voyages and maritime discoveries associated with Christopher Columbus and Captain James Cook, two of the most celebrated figures in the history of exploration. Published in 1878, this illustrated work reflects the Victorian fascination with geographical discovery, navigation and the great seafaring expeditions that helped shape European understanding of the wider world. The book retains its handsome original publisher's decorative cloth binding, featuring elaborate black and brown ornamental designs surrounding a striking gilt title panel on the front board. The spine is similarly embellished with gilt lettering, decorative floral motifs and an urn design. Of particular interest is the charming engraved frontispiece depicting an early sailing vessel, captioned Monarchs of Ocean.—Frontispiece. The decorative title page incorporates an attractive maritime vignette and ornamental border, typical of illustrated Victorian gift books. Condition Description Good antique condition. The original decorative cloth boards remain attractive, with the elaborate Victorian designs and gilt titling particularly well preserved. The spine retains its decorative gilt ornamentation and clearly legible lettering. There is some age-related rubbing and wear to the corners, board edges and spine extremities, consistent with a book approaching 150 years of age. The illustrated frontispiece and title page are present, showing light age toning and occasional small marks or spotting. The frontispiece illustration remains clear and well defined. Overall, a handsome and appealing example of Victorian decorative bookbinding, retaining considerable visual appeal. Collector's Interest An attractive addition to collections of: Victorian illustrated books and decorative bindings Maritime history and naval exploration Christopher Columbus and Captain James Cook Nineteenth-century travel and discovery literature Victorian gilt-decorated cloth bindings.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1865; green illustrated cloth covered boards with gold spine titles; wear and discoloration around edges; corners are rounded and scuffed; 16 mo, 5 3/4"-6 3/4" tall; hinges are cracked; pages are toned with light speckles of discoloration; 120 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Early edition with a second title page dated 1875. Bound in ornate green leather with gilded titles and text block edges. The spine and margins are somewhat faded and lightly rubbed. The contents include a double page map of Africa and engraved frontispiece. Minor spotting to the contents but this remains an attractive and near Very Good copy.…

First Edition. Very good copy in gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor library marks remain. Physical description; 7, [1], 216 p., plate ; 18.5 cm. Subjects; Inventors ; Juvenile literature. Scientists ; Juvenile literature. Physical sciences ; Juvenile literature. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good copy in gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor library marks remain. Physical description; 7, [1], 216 p., plate ; 18.5 cm. Subjects; Inventors ; Juvenile literature. Scientists ; Juvenile literature. Physical sciences ; Juvenile literature. 1 Kg. …

Zustand: New. KlappentextThis is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. London, 1880; brown boards with gold cover titles; boards are loose and partially detached from binding; backstrip torn off; spine edges frayed; rubbing to boards; 12mo - over 6 3/4" to 7 3/4" tall; no jacket; hinges cracked; foxing to endpapers and page edges; pencil markings on front pastedown; pages stiff and rippled. 224 pages.…

Sonstiges. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth over bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 156, 24 p. ; 16 cm. Series: Nimmo's series of commonplace books. Notes: 24 pages of advertising material after text. Subjects: Artists ; Anecdotes; Art ; Anecdotes; English literature. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth over bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 156, 24 p. ; 16 cm. Series: Nimmo's series of commonplace books. Notes: 24 pages of advertising material after text. Subjects: Artists ; Anecdotes; Art ; Anecdotes; English literature. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Worn copy bound in full aniline calf, decorated in gilt with a leather gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some slight wear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 483 pages. Subjects; William Cowper. Poetry. British Poetry. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Worn copy bound in full aniline calf, decorated in gilt with a leather gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some slight wear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 483 pages. Subjects; William Cowper. Poetry. British Poetry. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 652 pages. Cover worn, Text tanned, heavy foxing on front and end pages.Complete copyright edition with copious notes, index. rd Library.

Zustand: Used - Good. Good hardback. Reprint, 1882. Prize bookplate on front pastedown. A few spots of foxing internally. Blue decorated cloth with some spots of fading and colour loss. Gilt decorated spine browned. Corners worn.

Zustand: Good.