Anbieter: About Books, Henderson, NV, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No jacket, as issued. First Printing of the First US Edition. New York: New York University Press, 1989. A gorgeous copy of Volume III: Supplement 1790-1945. Brand New in perfect condition. NO rubbing. NO fading. NOT a library discard. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Described here are the autobiographies of 308 British men and women that were not included in the two previous volumes [i.e. 1790-1900 and 1900-1945]. Full bibliographical details are provided for each including full title, place and date of publication, publisher, pagination, illustrations, further editions, etc. Each entry covers the writer's family life (parents, schooling, marriage, children, residences), occupations over lifetime with dates, activities (interests, pastimes, beliefs, religious practice, literary activity), and a summary of the content and character of the book with notes on sections of special interest. The descriptions are fairly copious, allowing room for only 2 to 3 titles on each page. Six indexes cover occupations, education, places, dates, etc. First printing of the First U.S edition with "First published in the U.S.A in 1989" so stated. Bound in the original gilt-stamped red cloth. First Printing of the First US Edition. Hardcover. New/No jacket, as issued. 8vo. (xii), 129pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 019084