Sir william keith (50 Ergebnisse)

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First edition, first printing. Oblong format. Fine in fine dustjacket.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Undated hardback edition with an introduction and notes by William Keith Leask and no jacket. In overall good used condition with minor signs of age, handling and storage - tan cloth boards darkened and rubbed to edges. Internally clean. Binding tight; no inscriptions - owners name to ffep and a little very minor annotation in pencil to several pages; toning to page-ends but text bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book. …

1997 reprint. 104 pages. Illustrated in colour throughout. Cloth. Fine in dustjacket. Ask to see our other Sir William Russell Flint titles.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 58 pages. 8.00x5.00x0.15 inches. This item is printed on demand.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Near Fine. Second impression hard back binding in publisher's original donkey brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 4to. 11½'' x 13¼''. Contains 104 printed pages including chronology and bibliography with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £35.00. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715393065 ART [British].…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Like New. 579 pp. Clean, fresh copy and dj with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text.

Half-Leather. Zustand: Poor. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. Speckled paper boards with leather spine and tips. Poor rating due to loss of several leaves including the title page. Also missing most of the Trade section. Page 178 is last page in item. Both folding maps are present. The large fold-out of America is complete with a 5" closed tear along the attached Eastern coast. The Virginia map is missing the portion from New Jersey north. Estimated date of item due pencil notation and America map dated 1738. For additional info or photos inquire through ABE or phone using number on Home Page.…

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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. Print on Demand pp. 34.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 30 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 21 cm. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Redfern Gallery, London, 15 February - 23 March 1989. Includes : Patrick Procktor RA, Paul Feiler, Keith Vaughan, Francis Davison, Adrian Heath, Stanley William Hayter, Christopher Wood, Sir Terry Frost RA, Merlyn Evans, Alan Reynolds ,Ivon Hitchens, Prunella Clough, Graham Sutherland, Arthur Lett-Haines, Peter Lanyon, Sir Cedric Morris, Michael Ayrton, Ben Nicholson, John Minton page. …

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Zustand: New. Print on Demand pp. 214.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Ten very neat volumes of science fiction novels published by Sphere Books Ltd. Ten volumes. Analogue Men by Damon Knight, 1967. The Millennium is here. No more wars, no more gang killings, no more drunken accidents. Because you have to be good, when there's an analogue in your brain. Written by Damon Knight, an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. Nine by Keith Laumer, 1970. A collection of science fiction short stories. Edited by Keith Laumer, an American science fiction author. Dark Universe by Dan Galouye, 1970. The Survivors live deep underground in a world of complete darkness, divided into two clans, one living in the Lower Level and one in the Upper Level. Written by Dan Galouye, an American science fiction writer. The Sound of His Horn by Sarban, 1971. Royal Navy Lieutenant Alan Querdillon becomes a German prisoner during the Battle of Crete during World War II. After escaping, and travelling through a forest he runs into a barrier of 'Bohlen Rays', is knocked unconscious and awakens in a Nazi-controlled world at least a hundred years after World War II. Written by John William Wall, under the pen name of Sarban, a British writer and diplomat. Lords of the Starship by Martin S. Geston, 1972. The debut work of Geston, set in the far future, on an Earth devastated by millennia of war, the Caroline Republic is hostile towards its neighbors despite sharing their dire economic straits. Outside the declining remains of civilization lie ruins and wastelands populated by mutants and monsters. Written by Mark Geston, an American science fiction and fantasy author. Candy Man by Vincent King, 1973. Through the night and rotting girders of the sprawling, multi-level world city wanders the Candy Man, sowing the seeds of revolution amongst the degenerating remnants of humanity. Written by Vincent King, an English art teacher, artist and science fiction author The Third World War by General Sir John Hackett, 1979. Written in the style of non-fiction, this work portrays a fictional Third World War between NATO and the Warsaw Pact forces, which breaks out in 1985. Illustrated with 48 plates. Collated complete. Written by Sir John Hackett, an Australian-born British soldier, painter, university administrator, author and in later life, a commentator. Mission by Patrick Tilley, 1982. A body is found in a Manhattan hospital, with puncture marks in hands, feet and sides. It is, of course, Christ. A time-travelling novel by Patrick Tilley, a British science fiction author. Amtrak Wars Book 1: Cloud Warrior by Patrick Tilley, 1983. The first book in the series. Ten centuries ago the Old Time ended when Earth's cities melted in the War of a Thousand Suns. Now the lethal high technology of the Amtrak Federation's underground stronghold is unleashed on Earth's other survivors - the surface-dwelling Mutes. Also written by Patrick Tilley. Cataclysm by William Clark, 1985. What would happen if, in the final decades of the twentieth century, a major financial and consequent political crisis occurred, destroying the well-being of millions throughout the world? Written by William Clark. In the original pictorial paper boards. Externally, smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Very Good. None (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: 219. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1738 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: 219.…

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Quarto: [8], 187, [1], including two maps. Original full mottled calf, rebacked to style, elaborate gilt tooling, armorial bookplate of "John Earl of Bute &c." (binding slightly worn, occasional light toning to text and to Americas map, very light offsetting to Virginia map, overall very good condition. Most recent owner's bookplate on front pastedown. An important association copy of Sir William Keith's History of Virginia. Keith originally conceived of this as a multi0volume work covering all of the British Empire in America, of which the present work was intended to be the first part. Financial constraints prevented the publication of successive volumes, thus only "Part 1" appeared, and it is considered to be complete in and of itself. The History includes an account of the Roanoke Colony, and the map of Virginia includes most of Tidewater North Carolina. Keith was well-positioned to compose such a work. From 1714 to 1717 he served as Surveyor-General o the Customs for the Southern Division of North America, including North Carolina. In 1717 he was appointed Governor of Pennsylvania and held that office until 1726. In August 1730 he assisted the Board of Trade in consummating a treaty with the Cherokee Indians This is the Earl of Bute copy, with his bookplate on the front flyleaf, opposite the title page. John Stuart, third Earl of Bute (1713-1792), was Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1762-63. Bute was the favorite of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, and after Frederick's death in 1751 was appointed tutor to his brother, the new Prince, crowned George III in 1760. He served as Prime Minister early in George's reign, but fell from favor and was dismissed. Bute, was a noted student of botany, the friend of Mark Catesby, Peter Collinson, and correspondent of Linnaeous. He was also the patron of the great Virginia scientist and mapmaker, Dr. John Mitchell, who came to London in 1746. Whether Bute was inspired to acquire Keith's History of Virginia through his association with Mitchell, or through his duties as Prime Minister during the French & Indian War, in which Virginia plated a conspicuous part, is unknown. It is certain that a key history of Britain's most important colony would have been a must for a wealthy aristocrat involved at a high level in the intellectual and political life of the nation. The History begins with a thirteen page account of the Roanoke Colony (pp. 38-51), as the precurser to the establishment of Jamestown in 1607. The remainder consists of a detailed account of the settlement and development of Virginia to 1723, through the governorship of Alexander Spotswood. The last chapter is devoted to "Remarks on the Trade and Government of Virginia" (pp. 177-187). The two fine maps are a large-scale folding map of the Americas based largely on the work of Herman Moll (18-1/2" x 21-1/2"), and a map of eastern Virginia and North Carolina dedicated to Thomas Lord Fairfax, which according to Woolrdige contains "details of northern and western Virginia that had not previously been published." The depiction of North Carolina is very good, far superior, for example, to the map in Edward Brickell's contemporary Natural History of North Carolina (Dublin 1737). Church 930; Sabin 37240, Woolridge, Mapping Virginia, plate 96.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Fine binding. 22, [1] pp. Bound in modern 3/4 red Moroccan leather over marbled boards. Gilt ruled. Marbled endpapers. Internally pages are generally clean; marginal stain to bottom margins of page 22 and ads page. American Controvery 67-15. Kress 6501. Sabin 97575. Interesting reprint by John Almon, an English political writer, of two papers published in 1739 by an association of colonial merchants headed by Sir William Keith, colonial governor of Pennsylvania. In the Papers Keith proposes the creation of a "small body of Regular Troops" (p. 9) in North America paid with taxes raised from a tax on Stamps. Keith stresses that money derived from the tax should be strictly applied to this permanent British colonial military force. The colonies faced open warfare from hostile Indian forces and French and Spanish expansion along the borders. Significantly, these Papers were reprinted in the wake of the Seven Year War (French and Indian War, 1754-1763); a wide ranging conflict where force of British regulars that Keith had previously advocated might have turned the tide of war. After the repeal of the 1765 Stamp Act, these Papers attempt to demonstrate that Parliament had erred in the past in not imposing the proposed taxes and creation of a standing army in the colonies. The last leaf of text advertises additional pamphlets printed by Almon on the subject of American taxation. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 2nd. [The Governance of British America : Fine Binding] Bound in modern Cambridge-style speckled leather. Gilt decoration, raised bands. Red leather spine label. [1], vi-xxiv, 228 p. Lacking prelim leaf, title page chipped at corners, remounted. Restoration work to margins, loss to text corner of p. xv. Includes: "A Discourse on the Present State of the British Plantations in America, with Respect to the Interest of Great Britain." - Sabin 37239. William Keith served as lieutenant governor of the Colonies of Pennsylvania and Delaware (term 1718-1726). Keith was seen as a successful governor and notably set up a militia in Pennsylvania, chancery court, as well as encouraged Benjamin Franklin to set up a printing press. Of particular interest to American readers is Keith's Discourse on the present state of the colonies in America with respect to the interests of Great Britain (p. 168) Keith outlines Britain's economic interests for American colonial dependency, warns against of French encroachment on British colonial territory and proposes a stamp tax on colonists in order to finance standing armies. An important book on the governing of the American colonies. Containing, I. An essay on the nature of a publick spirit. II. The citizen. Containing twenty-five discourses on trade, with other practical and moral subjects, tending to encourage and promote both publick and private virtue. III. A dissertation on the liberty of the subject in Great-Britain. IV. An essay on the education of a young British nobleman. V. Observations on the office of an ambassador VI. A discourse on the present state of the British plantations in America, with respect to the interest of Great Britain. VII. A report to the Right Hon. the Lords Commissioners of Trade and Plantations in the year 1718. VIII. A discourse on the medium of commerce. IX. Some useful observations on the consequences of the war with Spain, 1740. …

3 pp, folio. Text clear and complete. Good, on lightly-aged paper. Supporting the application of 'Surgeon [Charles] Lowdell, Officiating Agency Surgeon Baghelkhund, [sic] applying for the Acting Appointment of Medical Officer in Charge Bhopal Battalion in the event of a vacancy occurring in October next'. Lowdell is holding his current post while Surgeon Goldsmith is on furlough, and on his return will be without an appointment. 'His duties in connection with the special charge of the young Maharaja have been difficult and have required the exercise of tact and patience. Doctor Lowdell has been most successful and has gained the confidence of those who are most jealous of the supervision of the Maharajas health. [.] the Dispensaries in the Rewah State as well as other Dispensaries of the Agency have been well supervised by him, and the vaccination returns for the year which gives the large number of 52,000 children operated on, testifies to Dr. Lowdell's care and attention int his important matter.' Barr 'cannot speak too highly' of Lowdell, whose 'services in this Agency [.] give him a claim for further employment in Central India.' Attested a 'True Copy', with Barr's genuine signature.…

Paperback / softback. Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback / softback. Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback / softback. Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

8vo, pp. viii, 56, disbound, title sl. marked and with an attempt to score out the name of an early owner. [ESTC T99191].

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1738 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 220 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: 220 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1892 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 426 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: 426 Volume 02 Language: Latin.…