Robert p ashe (12 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. New ed of 1894 ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 2nd Edition. 2nd edn, green decorated leather and marble eps, missing 3cm from top of spine, gilt trim along edges, f/o colour map, red leather spine label intact, edges rubbed, 291pps, ill., backhanded compliment in attempt to show that "Africans possess the seeds of solid character, which, when developed, will enable them to overcome the destructive elements in Western civilization (p2).".…

Zustand: Good. Boards have some wear, fading to spine. Content has light toning. Owner message to prelim page. No DJ.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Red Cloth, Xv + 291 Pages, 3 Plates, Multi-Fold Map. A Complete Text Soundly Bound . Front Endpaper Missing, Covers Rather Worn And Spine Starting To Split, Map Is Complete But With Large Tears Along The Folds. Not Ex Library. Overall Only "Fair".

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 2nd edition. Ex-library (church) copy with limited markings and attachments. Text is clean, pages have aged gently with time. Binding is solid, but does have hinge issue - no pages loose or missing. Edition is labeled as "New and Cheaper." Includes b/w frontispiece photo plus two photos for reference. Also attached foldout map (one 1" tear). Copy has corner rolls, minor scuffing and spine wear. Rare/scarce rm #77. 2nd edition preface dated May 1890. 291pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; Antiques & Collectibles. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561000270.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. "Being an Account of a Residence of Six Years in Eastern Equatorial Africa" - missionary work and history of this turbulent period in Uganda; Binding: Orig. maroon cloth gilt; Condition notes: F. fep missing, O/W V. Good; Illustrations: 4 B/W Plates; Maps: 1 folding; Pages: xvi + 291; Edition/printing: New & Cheaper. …

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. account of missionary work in Buganda and the two kings Mutesa and Mwanga; Binding: Orig. pictorial green cloth; Condition notes: spine ends bumped and worn, spine grubby, several small oval ownership stamps, O/W V. Good. Scarce in the first edition; Illustrations: 4 B/W Plates; Maps: 1 folding; Pages: xiv + 354; Edition/printing: 1st.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. account of missionary work in Buganda and the two kings Mutesa and Mwanga; Binding: Orig. pictorial green cloth; Condition notes: spine ends bumped and worn, spine worn, O/W V. Good. Scarce in the first edition; Illustrations: 4 B/W Plates; Maps: 1 folding; Pages: xiv + 354; Edition/printing: 1st.…

13+354+32 pages, frontispiece, 3 illustrations, folding map : 6 years residence by the shores of Victoria Nyanza with a detailed account of missionary work and the problems of BUGANDA with the struggles between Mutesa and Mwanga; hardback illustrated boards somewaht rubbed, edges lightly foxed, ex Reading Room library with a few oval ink stamps, g++ FIRST EDITION, loosely inserted is a SIGNED 2 page handwritten letter from R P Ashe, UNIQUE east africa uganda buganda mutesa mwanga african ugandan missionaries.…

Cloth. Zustand: Good. First edition. The scarce first edition of Robert Pickering Ashe's account of his missionary work in Uganda, and his encounters with two Kings of the nation. With a signed letter from the author. The scarce first edition of this work, with a loosely inserted signed letter from the author, addressed to one J. C. Smith Esq.The letter, undated, reads 'My dear Smith, I am so sorry to have missed you [.] I particularly wished to see you for old times sake & to shake your hand [.] I will call on my way back to the station & return to town by an early hour, Yours affectionately, R. P. Ashe'.In this work, Ashe documents his six-year missionary work in Eastern Equatorial Africa, particularly in the Buganda region near Lake Victoria. He provides accounts of his interactions with the Buganda kingdom's royal courts under Kings Mutesa I and Mwanga II, describing their reigns and court life.Illustrated with four plates, and a folding colour map. Collated, complete.With a thirty-two page catalogue to the rear dated April 1888.With the bookplate of the Marazion Library to the front pastedown, and their stamp throughout.Ashe was a missionary in Uganda, joining the Church Missionary Society in 1882. He's generally considered to be a pioneer missionary, working closely alongside Alexander Murdoch Mackay, or 'Mackay of Uganda'. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with back strip age toned and small remnants of paper label to back strip. Cockling to fore edge of tail of front board. Front hinge a touch strained to tail, but firmly held. Library bookplate to front pastedown, with blind stamp to half title, and ink stamp to recto of frontispiece. Internally, generally bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd library stamp throughout, and with small closed tear to folding map. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). signed by author. book.…

or, Life by the Shores of Victoria Nyanza. Being an Account of a Residence of Six Years in Eastern Equatorial Africa.First edition. Folding map & 4 plates. 8vo. Particularly fine original pictorial cloth, gilt. xiii, 354, 32adspp. London, Sampson Low.

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 1971. 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:- 513, 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. 513 513.…