Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 133363868X ISBN 13: 9781333638689
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the long and intricate intertwining of strife and historic bridges, shedding light on their construction and development within the broader context of human aggression, conflict, and migration. The author traces a fascinating historical trajectory, from the use of natural landforms as makeshift bridges by early hominids to the complex architectural feats of the Romans and the Middle Ages. The book also examines the interplay between military conflict and bridge design, highlighting the strategic importance of securing these critical infrastructure elements during times of war. The author presents the theory that bridges have served as both catalysts and targets in the ongoing battles that have shaped human history, and discusses the ethical and practical implications of this interplay. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition :. Royal octovo hardcover in brown cloth, ex=libris with its encumbrances, including paste-on cloth cover repair, binding holding, pages clean, covers have light shelfwear, usual library markings, else Good. Includes all 36 colored plates in very nice condition with textual black and white illustrations of bridges on all continents as well as naturally-formed bridges. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
Verlag: London and New York John Lane the Bodley Head/Dodd, Mead and Company, 1914
Anbieter: Jeff Jeremias Fine Arts, RMABA, Aurora, CO, USA
Verbandsmitglied: RMABA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. 415 pages. Illustrated by Frank Brangwyn. Fine condition. (BridgeBox).
Verlag: John Lane Company/John Lane The Bodley Head, 1915
Anbieter: San Marco Bookstore, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Zustand: USED_GOOD. Plastic covering. Old copy with wear and tear to the cover. Cover faded, discolored, rubbed and frayed in parts. Corners frayed; upper and lower spine rubbed, lower spine has light fraying. Inscribed by previous owner. Several color photos all intact. Text block and pages tanned from age and shelf-wear. Binding is good.Hardcover. book.
Verlag: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. no date., London
Anbieter: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, USA
xiv, 259 pp. Illustrated from colour plates and collotypes. Small folio, publisher's pictorial cloth. Small old ink gift inscription; cloth soiled, bumped at corners and worn at extremities.
Verlag: John Lane The Bodley Head, London, 1920
Anbieter: Neil Williams, Bookseller, Victoria, BC, Kanada
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Second Printing. Frontis and 34 colour plates by Brangwyn as well as many other black and white drawings. Tape repair to bottom edge of frontis, not affecting the illustration. Professionally and sympathetically rebacked with original spine laid on. Edgewear. A solid copy of a very attractive book. Heavy, special shipping considerations may apply for overseas orders. 415 pp.
Hardcover. Brown cloth boards. Black illustration. xiv pages, 2 leaves, 3-415 pages, [36] leaves of color plates : illustrations. Very Good -. Cover has general wear, tearing at spine. corner/edge damage. Bookblock has age toning, page edge damage. Interior binding is loose, some pages free from binding.
Verlag: Dana Estes & Company, 1911
Anbieter: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. cover shows minor wear and tear, rubbing, joints starting. pages tanned and shaken, all plates present.
Verlag: John Lane The Bodley Head, London, 1920
Anbieter: Panoply Books, Lambertville, NJ, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Book condition: good, very scarce 1920 publication highlighted by over 35 plates in brilliant color, including frontis, additional b/w illustrations, the text follows the construction of bridges from the times of the Romans, Persian, Chinese and throughout Europe, brown cloth boards feature illustration on front and show minor scuffing to corners, small tears to spine tail, a bit larger to head, hinges are cracked and loose with some webbing showing, front pastedown shows two bookplates from same owner otherwise interior very clean, 415 pages with index and glossary, 8 X 10.5 inches. Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. If actual shipping cost is less than the AbeBooks estimate, it is our practice to REFUND the difference to the buyer.
Verlag: John Lane The Bodley Head
Anbieter: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, USA
Zustand: Used - Good. 1920. Decorated cloth. Quarto. xiv & 415 pp. Illustrated. Moderate shelf wear to boards, with a significant tear to head of spine. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Contents very sound. Altogether a copy in Good condition.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Anbieter: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Indien
Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1917. 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: - 438, Print on Demand. 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. 438.
Verlag: John Lane, the Bodlwy Head, London, 1915
Anbieter: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. First edition. Octavo, xiv, 415 pages. In Fair plus condition. Spine is brown with gold print. In clear plastic sleeve. Boards in brown illustrated cloth. Wear to spine caps and corners, mild shelf wear. Text block has deckle edges. Cracked hinges, intermittent spine breaks. Illustrated: frontispiece, b&w drawings, color plates. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Netdesk Column QA (ND-QA). 1373591. FP New Rockville Stock.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Anbieter: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Indien
Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1915. 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: : - 514, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 514.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Anbieter: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Indien
Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1915. 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: : - 516, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 516.
Verlag: 1st edit., Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co, 1910. Bookplate of L. & M. Baker., 1910
Anbieter: R.G. Watkins Books and Prints, Ilminster, SOMER, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. No Jacket. Frank Brangwyn (illustrator). 20 colour and 16 collotype plates, appendices, index; xiv+259pp. folio orig. cloth, rubbed, split at head of upper joint, t.e.g.,
Verlag: Dana Estes & Company, 1911
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xiv, 258, [1] pages + plates. Later issue of the American edition, printed in Great Britain (originally issued in 1910, without date in title; see Freitag #1023). Includes 3 appendixes (including bibliography and index). A good copy with spine sunned; slight wear to head and foot of spine; slight soiling and rubbing to covers (cloth); previous owner's pencil annotations on front free endpaper; slight internal stains and browning to few leaves (chiefly to edges and endpapers).20 Color & 16 Collotype Illustrations / Plates.
Verlag: London & New York, Lane., 1919
Anbieter: Manfred Nosbuesch, Kuchenheim, Deutschland
4°. Mit 45 (16 farbigen) Tafeln und 6 (5 farbigen) Doppeltafeln. 5 Bll., 287 S. Orig.-Leinwand. Ecken etwas bestoßen.
Verlag: John Lane The Bodley Head, London, 1915
Anbieter: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australien
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Hardback. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good Condition. Some mild scattered foxing to endpapers and fore edge with offset to the half-title page. Gift inscription to front free endpaper. Light rubbing to spine edges. Hinge reinforced professionally between free endpaper and flyleaf. Full page colour plates (all present) and in-text black & white drawings. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. xiv, 414 pages. A beautifully illustrated history of bridges with 2 Appendices - Chinese Gabled Bridges and Steep Roman Bridges. Ideal for the enthusiastic Pontist.
Verlag: John Lane. The Bodley Head. London, 1915
Anbieter: Addyman Books, Hay-on-Wye, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. First edition. Large thick 4to. xiv, 415pp. 36 coloured plates and 36 b/w illustrations. original illustrated brown cloth gilt, spine sunned and frayed at head and tail, corners rubbed. Top edge gilt, prelims lightly foxed o/w a clean and sound copy. VG+.
Verlag: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1919
Anbieter: Dewey Books PTMD, Port Tobacco, MD, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: USED_FAIR. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Cover shows some wear and age. Clean unmarked text. Tight binding.
Zustand: USED_FAIR. London, New York: John Lane, 1919. 1st edition. 4to hardcover. 287pp. Illustrations. Good book. No dust jacket. (Commercial Art, Drawings) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Verlag: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1919
Anbieter: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. 1919 printing, brown cloth with gilt title and illustrated front board. Rear board partially separated. This is a damaged book. May be ex-library, water-damaged, or spine creased/broken. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings and heavy wear. Oversized.
Verlag: Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., Vigo Street London First Edition . 1924., 1924
Anbieter: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verbandsmitglied: PBFA
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Zustand: UNSPECIFIED. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter beige buckram over sea green paper covered boards, hunter green title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11½'' x 9''. Contains (xvii), 189 pp + 6 pp publisher's catalogue, with 36 illustrations in colour, 121 half-tone prints and 27 line blocks in the text. Corners worn through to the boards, spine age darkened. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. GRAPHIC DESIGN (Visual Arts).
Verlag: London, Kegan Paul / Trench / Trübner & Co., 1910
Anbieter: Antiquariat Im Baldreit, Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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1. Auflage,. XIV, 257 (2) Seiten, 36 Tafeln [20 farbige] ) mit Seidenhemdchen, mit einem Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde in Auswahl und alphabetischem Index, Gutes festes Exemplar Sprache: Deutsch 4°, graues illustriertes O Ln mit Kopfgoldschnitt.
Verlag: Kegan Paul, Trench, Turner & Co, London Uk, 1920
Anbieter: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, USA
Verbandsmitglied: IOBA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 2nd Edition. Xiv, 267 Pp. Beige Cloth Stamped In Black. Second Edition, 1920, With Revisions By Brangwyn Updating The Work To 1914. Wear, Fraying To Covers, Front Hinge Cracked, A Few Plates Loose With Lower Edges Frayed. No Marks, Slight Even Aging To Pages With No Foxing.
Verlag: London & New York, John Lane - the Bodley Head / John Lane Company, London & New York, 1915
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Frank Brangwyn (illustrator). First Edition; American Issue. London: John Lane The Bodley Head / New York: John Lane Company, 1915. First Edition, American Issue. 10.5 x 8 in. xiv,415pp. Illustrated brown cloth, stamped in dark brown, spine letters gilt, all edges untrimmed. Very good plus condition (lower front corner bumped, foot of spine slightly worn, partial crack in rear joint stabilized with archival glue), partly unopened; no dj. 36 color plates and 36 illustrations in b&w. Text by Walter Sparrow, drawings by Frank Brangwyn.; Illustrated; 10.5 x 8 inches; 415 pages.
Verlag: London: John Lane, the Bodley Head, 1915
Anbieter: Bow Windows Bookshop (ABA, ILAB), Lewes, Vereinigtes Königreich
First edition, 4to, (xvi), 415, (1) pp. 36 coloured plates plus 36 black and white illustrations in the text, half title heavily foxed with some further, mostly marginal foxing, throughout. Original pictorial cloth, t.e.g., spine and extremities slightly rubbed.
Verlag: LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2015
ISBN 10: 1347211756 ISBN 13: 9781347211755
Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
Gebunden. Zustand: New.
Verlag: London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co Ltd., 1920
Anbieter: Nicholas J. Certo, Newburgh, NY, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 4to, pictorial cloth; with 36 plates in color & collotype, tissue guards intact. A handsome VG-FINE copy, nicely preserved.
Verlag: London, John Lane the Bodley Head, 1925
Anbieter: antiquariat peter petrej - Bibliopolium AG, Zürich, ZH, Schweiz
4°, XIV, 415 S., 36 farb. Taf., Textabb., OLwd. m. Deckelill., Kapitale etw. bestossen, Papierspur a. Innendeckel, 3. Auflage. Text engl. 1600 gr. Schlagworte: Architektur - Geschichte.