cusack sister (17 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. No Additional Listings Printed. NOT an ex library book. Dark green cloth covered book with print in gold shows some wear on spine ends, bottom corner bumped. Fingerprint marks on endpaper. tear on page following title page. 556 clean interior pages including the appendix.

Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Boards/backstrip detached from textblock. Chipping at spine edges. Pages tanned but clean, textblock sturdy.

Hard Cover. First Edition, First printing. VERY GOOD. CLEAN BOARDS, BRIGHT GILT LETTRING AND DESIGN, LIGHT WEAR AT SPINE ENDS. BINDING TIGHT, INTERIOR CLEAN. OWNER NAME IN INK.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. No statement of edition or printing. Green textured and blind-stamped cloth with gilt decoration and lettering. All edges gilt. 803 pp. including index. Moderate shelfwear with frayed spine ends and corners. Torn along the rear joint. The binding is rubbed. The hinges are cracked. Spots of foxing throughout. In an otherwise tight binding. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Hardcover ( 5 X 7.5 ) in brown boards with embossed bordering and decorative front cover with gold gilt titles & designs in very good condition, clean tan end papers with rear inner hinge starting, book plate of Vermont Historian Leonard Twinem (Twynham) inside front board, only markings are pencil underline to six titles in the front index , inscription dated 1903 in front, 181 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good (Plus). No Jacket. First Edition. New York: Kenmore Publications/D. & J. Sadlier, 1872. Mary Frances Cusack (1832-1899), known as "the Nun of Kenmare," (and sometimes as "Sister M.F. Clare") was a prolific writer in many genres.This is a Very Good Plus copy of her popular biography of the great Irish patriot, the First American Edition - a fancy version printed by Sadlier (her regular American publisher) but also issued under "Kenmare Publications," Cusack's imprint. Quercus assumes this to be a subscription item used as a fund-raiser by Cusack; she was known to subsidize her charitable work with her writings. This is a large octavo, over two pounds in weight and more than two inches thick. A massive tome, but not the largest version Quercus has seen. This book would have had a place of honour in the Irish home, next to the Bible and Josephus. Decorative maroon cloth binding with decorative stamping in black on the front cover, along with titling and a representation of O'Connell in gilt. The spine is also decoratively stamped and titled in black and gilt. Clean text; xlviii, 801 pages. This is an ex-library copy from a religious organization, but the only indications are a small label on the front paste-down and one stamp on the Title Page. Pages are toned at the edges, but unfoxed. Light rubbing to the bottom edges; bit of light fray to the head of the spine. Typically, the spine has faded to a brown colour, but all the gilt is perfectly bright. A solid copy. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. First American Edition. New York: Kenmare Publications (D.&J. Sadlier), 1872. Mary Frances Cusack (1832-1899), known as "the Nun of Kenmare," (and sometimes as "Sister M.F. Clare") was a prolific writer in many genres.This is a Very Good Plus copy of her popular biography of the great Irish patriot. This is the First American Edition - one of several fancy versions printed by Sadlier (her regular American publisher) but also issued under "Kenmare Publications," Cusack's imprint. Quercus assumes this to be a subscription item used as a fund-raiser by Cusack; she was known to subsidize her charitable work with her writings. This is a thick octavo, almost two pounds in weight and three inches thick. An impressive tome. Green cloth binding, stamped with a likeness of O'Connell in gilt on the front cover; the edges are gilt. Illustrated with many steel engravings. Clean text, bright and supple; easy to read; 803 pages, indexed. An attractive production, usually seen in some disrepair due to the size and weight. Despite her fame and tremendous popularity during the 19th Century, Cusack's works are rather uncommon today. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First American Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Zustand: Very Good. 1872. Hardback. In ornate green cloth decorated covers. Covers show some age and shelf wear. 790 pages of text, numerous engravings, family pedigree, index etc, etc. Lightly toned, text and illustrations crisp and clear and remains a very good copy. . . . .

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good (Plus). No Jacket. First Edition. New York/Montreal: D. & J. Sadlier & Co./Will C. Sadlier, 1872. Margaret Anna Cusack (1829-1899) was a pasionate Irish nationalist with an interesting religious history. A popular and prolific author, he earnings went to charity. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the First American Edition, bound in a pebbled cloth. A large, heavy octavo with cover decorations stamped in black and a portrait of the Liberator in gilt. Titling and decorations in gilt on the spine. Clean text; frontis portrait of O'Connell; xlvii, 802 pages [774 pages of text followed by an Appendix and Index]. Spotting to the endpapers, not affecting the textblock; Very mildly bumped, with a light rub to head and foot of the spine. These large Victorian editions - the "coffee table" book of the 19th century - are prone to cracking due to the strain put on the covers; here the front hinge has been repaired with archival tape. Rather a superior copy, that presents well. Extra shipping billed at exact cost. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. First Edition. New York: Kenmare Publications (D.&J. Sadlier), 1872. Mary Frances Cusack (1832-1899), known as "the Nun of Kenmare," (and sometimes as "Sister M.F. Clare") was a prolific writer in many genres.This is a Very Good Plus copy of her popular biography of the great Irish patriot, the First American Edition - a fancy version printed by Sadlier (her regular American publisher) but also issued under "Kenmare Publications," Cusack's imprint. Quercus assumes this to be a subscription item used as a fund-raiser by Cusack; she was known to subsidize her charitable work with her writings. This is a large octavo, over two pounds in weight and more than two inches thick. A massive tome, but not the largest version Quercus has seen. This book would have had a place of honour in the Irish home, next to the Bible and Josephus. Brown cloth binding, blindstamped in gilt with a portrait of the Great Liberator on the front panel; edges gilt. Illustrated with many steel engravings. Clean text, bright and supple; easy to read; 803 pages, indexed. There is a contemporary previous-owner signature on the FFEP; it is mildly bumped, and there is fading on the rear panel. Altogether a very nice production, and one of the few seen without a cracked gutter. Despite her fame and tremendous popularity during the 19th Century, Cusack's works are rather uncommon. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Leather. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. . "the most illustrious Irishman of ancient or modern times" Published in a sumptuous green leather binding, this renowned biography features an emotional dedication to the Catholic priests and Catholic people of America. Comprising 774 pages of text, 19 page preface, six page list of contents, numerous engravings, family pedigree, 13 page appendix and 13 page index, it measures 27x21cm and weighs in at 3.5kg. Splendidly decorated in gilt, the ornate covers and segmented spine also feature gilt etched portraits of O'Connell, Burke, Doyle, Curran and Grattan. Page edges and inside dentelles are gilt. Despite a small chip to the top of the spine and minor shelfwear, this excellent example of mid to late 19th Century American publishing, printing and binding is in near fine condition.

Full-Leather. Zustand: Very Good. Fine binding in the original full leather blind stamped and decorated in gilt. Covers with original metal protective edges and with metal clasp to secure the book shut. Illustrated with engravings. All edges are bright gilt gauffered with an elaborate repeating design. Old expert rebacking with the original leather spine strip laid down and newer endpapers. A beautiful and handsome binding. Several interesting pieces of related ephemera are loosely laid in. Margaret Anna Cusack (1829 -1899), also known as Sister Mary Francis Cusack and Mother Margaret, was a 19th-century Irish writer, social activist and founder of a religious congregation of women dedicated to peace. She wrote and published over 80 books, articles, musical works, plays and poetry. She organized a famine relief fund that gained her fame as the "Nun of Kenmare." In 1884, she founded a new religious congregation, St. Joseph's Sisters of Peace, whose mission is to promote peace in the church, the family, and the world. After steady opposition from church figures, Margaret Anna Cusack left religious life. She died in 1899 and was buried in the Anglican cemetery in Leamington, England. Quite scarce. See photos.

Zustand: Very Good. 1872. Hardback. In ornate green cloth decorated covers. Covers show some age and shelf wear. 790 pages of text, numerous engravings, family pedigree, index etc, etc. Lightly toned, text and illustrations crisp and clear and remains a very good copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hodder & Stoughton London 1891. First UK edition. Decorated dark blue cloth, photo portrait frontis, appendix, 403pp. Cloth edge-worn, hinges cracked, cloth bubbled rear panel, binding a little shaken o/w just good. Australian Tax on Low Value Imported Goods (LVIG) exempt.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1881. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 526, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 526 526.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1872. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 908, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 908.

Full Leather Bound. Zustand: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1872] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 908, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 908.