Ralph deakin (11 Ergebnisse)

hardcover. Zustand: very good(+). 46 black & white illustrations. 302 pages. Thick 8vo, gilt-lettered blue cloth. Philadelphia; Lippincott, 1926. Some foxing throughout, still a very good(+) copy.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Fair. 1925. First Edition. 302 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Frontispiece and one other photographic plate detached but present. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to text block edges. Noticeable cracking to gutters and hinges, with exposed netting. Binding is weakened. Thumb-marking present. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Gilt lettering is dulled. Liquid and water staining to boards and spine. Book has a slight forward lean.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; xxi, 302 p., [32] leaves of plates ; 23 cm. Subjects; Windsor, Edward Duke of (1894-1972) Travel Africa. Windsor, Edward Duke of (1894-1972) Travel South America. Africa Description and travel. South America Description and travel. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Tour of the Prince of Wales to Africa and South America: An Intimate Record' provides a detailed and firsthand account of the historic journey undertaken by Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1925. Authored by Ralph Deakin, who accompanied the royal party as a correspondent, this work captures the spectacle and diplomacy of the British Empire during the interwar period.The narrative follows the Prince across the vast landscapes of the African continent-visiting South Africa, Rhodesia, and various West African colonies-before crossing the Atlantic to the vibrant nations of South America, including Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile. Deakin offers readers an intimate look at the official ceremonies, public receptions, and personal moments that defined the tour, highlighting the Prince's role as a global ambassador.This record serves as an invaluable primary source for understanding the cultural and political relations between Britain and its dominions, as well as its diplomatic ties with South American republics. Through vivid descriptions and keen observation, Deakin documents a significant moment in early 20th-century history, immortalizing the personalities and places encountered during this expansive royal progress.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 may 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.…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; xxi, 302 p., [32] leaves of plates ; 23 cm. Subjects; Windsor, Edward Duke of (1894-1972) Travel Africa. Windsor, Edward Duke of (1894-1972) Travel South America. Africa Description and travel. South America Description and travel. Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Tour of the Prince of Wales to Africa and South America: An Intimate Record' provides a detailed and firsthand account of the historic journey undertaken by Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1925. Authored by Ralph Deakin, who accompanied the royal party as a correspondent, this work captures the spectacle and diplomacy of the British Empire during the interwar period.The narrative follows the Prince across the vast landscapes of the African continent-visiting South Africa, Rhodesia, and various West African colonies-before crossing the Atlantic to the vibrant nations of South America, including Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile. Deakin offers readers an intimate look at the official ceremonies, public receptions, and personal moments that defined the tour, highlighting the Prince's role as a global ambassador.This record serves as an invaluable primary source for understanding the cultural and political relations between Britain and its dominions, as well as its diplomatic ties with South American republics. Through vivid descriptions and keen observation, Deakin documents a significant moment in early 20th-century history, immortalizing the personalities and places encountered during this expansive royal progress.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 may 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.…

8vo. pp. xxi, 302. 46 illus. on 32 photo-based plates incl. frontis. index. cloth (covers with a few small stains). Uncut & largely unopened. First American Edition. The Prince of Wales visited Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, Nigeria, Cape Town, Basutoland, Natal, Transvaal, Rhodesia, St. Helena, Montevideo, Argentina, Chile and the Andes. …

First edition. First edition. Illustrated with 46 plates from photographs by the author. xxi, 302pp. 8vo. Bound in three quarters modern brown calf and marbled boards. Fine Illustrated with 46 plates from photographs by the author. xxi, 302pp. 8vo.