August 1838 (95 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts an expedition by ship to the island of Borneo and its capital city of Bruni. Written in 1838 during a period of intense European exploration and exploitation, the author provides a vivid account of the island and its inhabitants at a time when Western influence was onl…

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards, sectional drawings to the end papers. Folio 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 112 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.95. Member of the P.B.F.A. ZEPPELIN…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original taupe paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 163 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, light foxing…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. ISBN 0246105755. Contains 271 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Top corner of the half-title page clipped, 20 mm damp…

Zustand: Near Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams, illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapp…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards, red and silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed, ink name to the front free end paper, a few tan age spots t…

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards. Folio 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely enclosed is an colour envelope from RAFA Sussexdow…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark brown paper covered boards, red and silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition d…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a specialist legal discussion of the historical foundations of servitudes, or legal entities within the legal framework of ancient Rome. The author goes into great detail discussing the origins of these concepts, their legal and practical applications, and their continuing r…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0715365517. Contains 296 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Small rubs to the ends of the spine, without any ownership mark…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book thoroughly reviews laws and regulations enacted in the years before the 19th century to prevent improper persons in Ireland from having arms, and to regulate the import and manufacture of arms, gunpowder, and ammunition there. The book compiles and consolidates these provisions…

Zustand: Very Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy, yellow and brown illustrated blue cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine [worn] and to the front cover, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Contains colour frontispiece, [xxiv], 2, 106 printed pages of text with 16 full-page single-sid…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book consists of government documents outlining the British government's efforts to end slavery in Jamaica. These documents provide insight into the challenges and successes of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in the 1830s. The collection begins with a circular issued…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an extensive overview of the mythologies of the civilizations of the ancient world. Across India, Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Mesopotamia, mythologies have shaped history, culture, and art. The author presents the main myths and deities of each of these civilizations, explo…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 218 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, ghosting to the free end papers, some tan age spots to the e…

Zustand: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, archive photographic end papers. 4to. 11½'' x 12''. Contains 229 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout, one gate-fold painting.…