Lacquer lady (33 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. First Dial Press Printing. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Zustand: Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Book shows shelf & handling wear, including edge wear and scuffing. Spine is slightly creasing. Pages are slightly worn on their external edges. Interiors are intact with unmarked text/pictures. Good reading copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Some soiling and wear to the covers, missing half of the spine. The pages are yellowed; a reading copy of an old book. No jacket. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Inventory No: 181410.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0860680894. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Marks on cove.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap.

Unknown. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Condition: 'NF' Notes: Novel of adventure and romance first published in 1929, set in Mandalay in the 1880's. Author was a great-niece of Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Very good in wrappers, a paperback. Special reading copy (advanced copy). A Virago Modern Classic. Light shelf rubbing. Pages clean.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. 192pp. 795 lots. Well illustrated. The first 280 lots have prices marked beside listing, otherwise good & clean throughout. See my other listings for other similar catalogs. Comes with List of Prices Realised. Owner's label on cover.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. First edition hardcover without dust jacket, in good condition. Pastedowns and endpapers are illustrated with an image of the Golden Palace, Mandalay. Boards are marked and sunned. Edges, corners and spine ends are bumped and rubbed. Spine is cocked. Page block is tanned and foxed. Bookplate on the rear pastedown. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW. Used.…

Zustand: Good. 1929. First Edition. 392 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Minor thumb marking, foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges. Light cracking and staining to gutters but binding remains firm. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild sunning, staining and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Rubber date stamp to cover, small taped reference marker to spine, internally good and clean. Comes with both original lists of Estimates and of Prices Realised stapled to cover. See my other listings for more similar catalogs, reduced postage offered on multiple orders.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Fair. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. Pen mark on cover and cup stains. Slight staining in Interior. Prices written against various Lots. Probably hammer prices. Other comments noted and pen markings inside.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Covers have some marks. Owners' names.

1929 new impression, tightly bound in orange cloth with gilt lettering to slightly discoloured spine; spine edges and hinges worn; corners slightly bumped and worn; page fore-edges yellowed; just a few little discolouration spots to pages; otherwise, a good, clean copy. Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) Used - Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket).…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

New Impression. Previous owner's signature. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Some wear to spine. Bumped corners. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 392p. ; 19cm. Subjects: English fiction. 1 Kg. …

New Impression. Previous owner's signature. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Some wear to spine. Bumped corners. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 392p. ; 19cm. Subjects: English fiction. 1 Kg. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Lacquer Lady' is a compelling historical novel that transports readers to the opulent and treacherous world of the Burmese royal court in Mandalay during the final years of the nineteenth century. The narrative follows the life of Fanny Moroni, a young woman of mixed heritage who becomes an intimate companion to Queen Supayalat. Through Fanny's eyes, the story unveils the intricate rituals, political maneuverings, and ultimate downfall of the Konbaung Dynasty.Set against the backdrop of the encroaching British Empire, the work explores the clash between traditional Eastern monarchy and Western colonial ambitions. As Fanny navigates the labyrinthine Golden Palace, her personal desires and loyalties become intertwined with the fate of a nation. The novel masterfully captures the lush atmosphere of Upper Burma, from the shimmering lacquerware and sacred white elephants to the brutal realities of palace intrigue and war.Jesse's meticulously researched prose brings to life the historical figures of King Thibaw and his formidable queen, offering a nuanced perspective on the events leading to the British annexation. 'The Lacquer Lady' remains a landmark work of historical fiction, praised for its vivid characterization and its insightful portrayal of cultural collision and the end of an era.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.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Lacquer Lady' is a compelling historical novel that transports readers to the opulent and treacherous world of the Burmese royal court in Mandalay during the final years of the nineteenth century. The narrative follows the life of Fanny Moroni, a young woman of mixed heritage who becomes an intimate companion to Queen Supayalat. Through Fanny's eyes, the story unveils the intricate rituals, political maneuverings, and ultimate downfall of the Konbaung Dynasty.Set against the backdrop of the encroaching British Empire, the work explores the clash between traditional Eastern monarchy and Western colonial ambitions. As Fanny navigates the labyrinthine Golden Palace, her personal desires and loyalties become intertwined with the fate of a nation. The novel masterfully captures the lush atmosphere of Upper Burma, from the shimmering lacquerware and sacred white elephants to the brutal realities of palace intrigue and war.Jesse's meticulously researched prose brings to life the historical figures of King Thibaw and his formidable queen, offering a nuanced perspective on the events leading to the British annexation. 'The Lacquer Lady' remains a landmark work of historical fiction, praised for its vivid characterization and its insightful portrayal of cultural collision and the end of an era.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.…

William heinemann. 1929. First edition. Hardback. No DW. Orange cloth, spine knocked with slight lean. Lower edge of rear cover is dented. Page edges browned otherwise clean and sound.