John ker spittal (33 Ergebnisse)

Hard Cover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Good condition. Clean text, breaks in the spine. Rubbing on the spine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. RARE as no other John Murray published 1st edition is currently for sale. pp.x, 412 pages, a good plus hardback, publisher's original blue cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine, from a university library. Downgraded from VG as the front hinge needed to be strengthened - its top part had split.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1150grams, ISBN.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Contemporary Criticisms of Dr. Samuel Johnson, His Works, and His Biographers' is an extensive collection of primary source materials that provides a direct look at the reception of one of the most influential figures in English literary history. This volume gathers a wealth of reviews, essays, and critiques from the 18th century, offering modern readers the opportunity to see Dr. Samuel Johnson through the eyes of his contemporaries.The work focuses on the immediate critical reactions to Johnson's major literary achievements, including his 'Dictionary of the English Language', 'Rasselas', and 'The Lives of the Poets'. Beyond the analysis of his writings, the collection also examines the early biographical treatments of Johnson, most notably the accounts by James Boswell and Sir John Hawkins. By compiling these rare periodical reviews and personal assessments, the work illuminates the debates and controversies that shaped Johnson's reputation during his lifetime and shortly thereafter.Valuable for scholars and enthusiasts of the Georgian era, this book preserves the vibrant intellectual discourse of the period. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the historical context of Johnsonian studies and the evolution of literary biography as a genre.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 - 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 will 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 - 'Contemporary Criticisms of Dr. Samuel Johnson, His Works, and His Biographers' is an extensive collection of primary source materials that provides a direct look at the reception of one of the most influential figures in English literary history. This volume gathers a wealth of reviews, essays, and critiques from the 18th century, offering modern readers the opportunity to see Dr. Samuel Johnson through the eyes of his contemporaries.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed review of the life, works, and anecdotes of Samuel Johnson by various authors over the course of 150 years. It includes critical reviews from various sources during Johnson's life and after his death. The book delves into the many complexities of Johnson's private life, as well as his influence as a writer during the Enlightenment. Many anecdotes are included that give insight into his eccentric behaviors and harsh criticisms. Despite this, Johnson was a very generous and charitable man. The essays in this book explore many different sides of Johnson and offer the reader a more complete picture of the man behind the writing. Johnson's works, including his writings on politics, the lives of poets, and morality, are deeply explored to offer the reader a more in-depth understanding of Johnson's personal beliefs and the ways in which he expressed them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 432 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

First Edition. With guard protected frontispiece. VG.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. Seven respected biographies on the the British intellectual titan, including commemorative essays, his morals, his friends and his early biographers. Seven respected works on the prolific British intellectual of the eighteenth century Samuel Johnson, including literary criticism and biographies that offer us great insight into the individual. Seven volumes, all in the publisher's original cloth. All first editions except Club Papers, published between 1895-1971.Doctor Johnson and the Fair Sex, an intriguing biography of Samuel Johnson's relationships with notable women across his life, written by W.H. Craig. Contains sixteen illustrated portraits of figures within Johnson's life, including a frontispiece of Johnson. Collated complete. (Sampson Low, Marston and Company, 1895).Johnson Club Papers, commemorative essays written by admirers from the Johnson Club, first founded one hundred years after his death, written by various authors including George Birkbeck Hill and Arthur Wollaston Hutton. Contains seventeen illustrated plates, including a frontispiece of Johnson. Collated complete. (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1899).Contemporary Criticisms of Dr. Samuel Johnson, literary criticisms of Samuel Johnson's works from the early twentieth century, edited and compiled by John Ker Spittal. Contains a frontispiece of Joshua Reynold's iconic portrait of Johnson. (E.P. Dutton and Company, 1923).Johnson The Essayist: His Opinions on Men, Morals and Manners, highlighting Johnson's perspective, written by O.F. Christie, author of England in the Eighteenth Century: Essays in Verse. (George H. Doran Company, 1924).Dr. Johnson and Company, an entertaining delve into those that knew Johnson and how they saw him, written by Irish writer and essayist Robert Lynd. Contains a frontispiece of a scene from Johnson's life, when Goldsmith is arrested by his landlady for debt. (Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1928).The Conversations of Dr. Johnson: Selected from the 'Life' by James Boswell, a record of the documented conversations Johnson had with various figures, edited by R.W. Postgate. (Vanguard Press, 1930).Samuel Johnson's Early Biographers, a scholarly study into Samuel Johnson, his rivalries, and his biographers that lived during his lifetime, written by Robert E. Kelley and O.M. Brack Jr. Contains a frontispiece, and five full-page illustrations. Collated complete. (University of Iowa Press, 1971). In the publisher's original cloth. Externally, very smart, with the rare small mark to Spittal, Club, and Lynd. Slight bumping to the heads and tail of the spines, and to the extremities, except Biographers which is in lovely condition. Slight fading to spines of Lynd, Essayist, Club and Spittal, also to extremities of Lynd. Slight rubbing to joints of Craig, Club and Postgate, with signs of rubbing to spine label of Essayist. End papers are clean, with the rare small mark to Craig, Essayist and Lynd, with very faint offsetting to Essayist. Internally, Essayist, Biographers, Craig and Spittal are firmly bound, with Lynd having slight wear to hinge between leaves pp.24-25, Postgate to hinge between leaves xvi-xvii, and Papers between plate and p.193, with title leaf loose. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional age toning and the faint odd spot to first leaves of Essayist. Very Good. Unknown; Various; Sir Joshua Reynolds; None; Unknown; None; Various (illustrator). book. …

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 430. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 430.…

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 436. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 436.…

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 436. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 436.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 422 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.95 inches. This item is printed on demand.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1923 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 446 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 446 Spittal, John Ker.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 422 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.95 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1923. 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:- 446, 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. 446 446.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1923. 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:- 436, 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. 436 436.…