Penzer william n (10 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Limited Edition. Stated on the reverse side of the Half Title page "This Edition is printed on Basingwerk Parchment and is limited to two thousand copies" Bound in blue cloth boards which look nice and clean, albeit there is some sun discolouration at the very edges of the boards and spine ends. The title lettering, whilst clear enough, does look somewhat faded away, as does the Navarre Society motif in the centre of the spine. There are no inscriptions and the pages are lovely and clean throughout the book, albeit with a little toning to the end papers and page block edge. The dust jacket is clean and not price clipped, although rubbed at the extremities with a little loss at the fore edge (back cover), head of spine and exremities. The jacket appears to have been backed, quite skilfully by the look of it, with white restorative paper which shows through where there is loss. Now protected by a removeable jacket sleeve. In all a very handsome and presentable copy of this scarce limited edition. Blanch (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Limited Edition. Book measures 23x16cm, 310pp. Bound in original publishers blue cloth, with gilt title lettering. Binding with minor wear, rubbed corners. Binding in very good clean condition. Internally pages very clean. A very good clean copy.

Hb. Zustand: VG. None. Limited Edition. No date, Limited Edition of two-thousand copies; presumed First Edition. Teal green/grey cloth on boards, gilt title and gilt border trim.Mild soiling and rubbings. Spine: foot with thin bumping and rubbing. Edges: top-edge gilt with mild rubbing; light old foxing to fore and bottom edges. Small rubbing to boards fore corners. Eps: small signature 1996 to head ffep. Mild foxings to eps. Frontis: illustration of 'Judgement of Paris'. Only three pages with a word or ?? to the margin, otherwise clean contents. B/w illustrations. Binding is VG+.Wrinkled blue ribbon bookmarker with frayed end. 310p. Blanch, Illustrated with a Series of Original Drawings (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Undated c1930s. First Thus. Limited Edition of 2000 Copies, printed on Basingwerk Parchment. Hardback copy in light blue cloth boards with lettering to spine, no dustjacket. 310pp. B/w frontispiece 'Judgement of Paris', 5 full-page b/w illustrations, b/w illustrations within text. Not library copy, no inscriptions, few marks to boards, fading to gilt lettering on spine. (26/7).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Undated (presumably 1920s?) Navarre Society edition of dialogues by the Second Century Hellenic satirist. Translated by William Tooke with notes and an introduction by the editor N.M. Penzer and illustrated with an original series of drawings by Blanche. This edition is printed on Basingwerk Parchment and is limited to two thousand copies. This copy is in very good condition. Minimal wear to the green-blue cloth boards. Interior is clean and unmarked with a tight, solid binding. Dust jacket is good to very good. Only the faintest edge wear but a touch of loss to the head of the spine. Now wrapped in plastic jacket protector. A very handsome copy of a scarce book. Due to the size and weight of this book, additional shipping charges may be required depending on the destination. Blanch (illustrator).…

Zustand: Good. Good condition with wear and markings, ex-library.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Limited edition; Missing slipcase; 1 of 24 hand-painted copies as part of larger limitation of 225 deluxe copies printed on Japon Vellum and containing the suite of illustrations in two states, this being number 54; Signed at limitation page by editor N. M. Penzer and illustrator Lesley Stuart Blanch; 'One of 24 copies hand-painted' in manuscript red ink to the limitation page; Publisher's deluxe binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe; Quarter tan morocco over patterned paper-covered boards w/ gilt titles to spine; Top edge in gilt w/ others untrimmed; Illustrated w/ two sets of six captioned tissue-guarded plates by Lesley Stuart Blanch w/ one set hand-colored and numerous head-pieces, the first hand-colored; Condition Very Good w/ sound binding; Clean, sturdy boards w/ mild to moderate edge-wear/rubbing present, mild fraying to corners; Pages free of markings w/ illustrations bright and clean; An excellent copy, gently worn, w/o slipcase; Scarce edition. Signed By Author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. 014786. Illustrated by Blanch (illustrator).

Vellum. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. A limited edition illustrated edition of this important seventeenth century travel work, signed by the editor, N. M. Penzer. A limited edition de luxe, limited to 975 numbered copies; this copy is out-of-series.Signed by the editor, N. M. Penzer, to the verso of the front endpaper, 'A. Greig, with many thanks and kindest regards, N. M. Penzer, Oct 25th, 1927'.Illustrated with three folding maps, and four plates.'A New Voyage Round the World' is an extensive travel work, documenting the scientifically minded ex-pirate William Dampier's journey around the world. Dampier made note of much during his travels, which results in an incredibly rich read, looking to not only the customs and habits of different countries, but on the local horticulture, animal life, and rivers and geography. As a result, this work is a fascinating look into the seventeenth century world. This work was very popular when it was published, and went though at least three editions in the first year.The tour described in this work took twelve years. Dampier was the first Englishman to map parts of Australia and New Guinea.Edited by Norman Mosley Penzer, a scholar who was an eminent authority on Sir Richard Francis Burton.With an introduction by Sir Albert Gray.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's quarter vellum binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the extremities. Light marks to the vellum, as is usual to see, and some lighter marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Various (illustrator). signed by author. book.…

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 . 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:- 332, 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. 332 332.…