Pickersgill frederick richard (5 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis 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. Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Virgin Martyr is a play written by Philip Massinger in 1620 and published in 1631. The story is set in ancient Rome and revolves around the character of Dorothea, a Christian virgin who is in love with a Roman soldier named Theophilus. However, Theophilus is already betrothed to the Emperor's daughter, and when he rejects her advances, she accuses him of rape. Theophilus is sentenced to death, and Dorothea, who refuses to renounce her faith, is also condemned to die. The play explores themes of love, faith, and martyrdom, and features a cast of colorful characters, including the Emperor Maximinian, the wicked Empress Eudoxia, and the Christian bishop Timotheus. The Virgin Martyr was popular in its time and has been praised for its poetic language and dramatic intensity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work. Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (illustrator).…

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. A complete first edition and publisher's presentation copy of this insightful illustrated biography of the former British Prime Minister. First edition. Complete in two volumes. Publisher's presentation copy. "With Mr Murray's compliments" blind stamped to the title page of Volume I. In the publisher's original red cloth binding. Each text is illustrated with a frontispiece, followed by three plates to Volume I and four plates to Volume II. Collated, complete. A historical biography of British politician George Canning, who held the position of Prime Minister from April 1827 up until his untimely death in August of the same year. Written by British Army officer and fellow politician Josceline Bagot and containing several previously unpublished letters. In the publisher's original red cloth binding. Publisher's presentation copy. "With Mr Murray's compliments" blind stamped to the title page of Volume I. Previous owner's signature to the front paste down of each copy. Externally, very smart, notably faded along the spines, with slight bumping and rubbing, leading to minor loss of cloth and a few marks. Internally, generally firmly bound, texts marginally more delicate towards the front and rear and also around the centre of Volume II, particularly to page 160. Bright and clean editions with more noticeable spotting and discolouration to the first and last few pages of each text. Very Good. John Hoppner; James Gillray; Rajon; Richard Cosway; Frederick Pickersgill (illustrator). book.…