mccrae john sir andrew macphail (5 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. First Thus. 95 Pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First edition. Original publisher's blue cloth covers with gilt titling to front cover and spine. Gilt to top edge. Portrait frontispiece of McCrae opposed to title page. Illustrated with some black and white photographs and facsimiles of McCrae's sketches. Old owner's name to front endpaper. Some edgewear and fading to spine; some light staining to endpapers at front and rear. Interior remains bright and clean; a sound and handsome copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. First Edition. ix, 141 p. 20 cm. 4 illustrations, including frontispiece portrait and two facsimiles. Blue cloth. Corners and spine ends a bit worn, a bit of wrinkling to front cover. Spine lettering faded. No dustjacket. Some foxing to first pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Dark blue boards with gilt lettering on spine & face. A tribute to John McCrae & the famous war poem written in the Flanders fighting fields in 1915. The poem was composed after the death of a close friend / soldier & was first published in Punch magazine in December, 1915. Includes frontispiece archival photo of the Guelph-born physician / poet (1872 - 1918) protected with tissue guard. Also included an autograph facsimile of the war poem, other earlier poetry by McCrae, a sketch by him & a B&W photo. (ix) 141 pages. The second part of the book is a lengthy tribute to the shortened life of McCrae by friend Sir Andrew MacPhail entitled John McCrae - An Essay in Character. MacPhail (1864 - 1938) was a Canadian physician, professor, soldier, prolific writer & intellectual. No dust jacket. Small 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor corner rubbing. Internals clean, tight & unmarked. INSCRIBED & dated 1919 by MacPhail. ***Inscribed by Author***.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. 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 1919. 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: - 176, 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. 176.