stevens maxim sir hiram (27 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. SUPER FAST SHIPPING.

Zustand: New. Stevens, George A (illustrator). SUPER FAST SHIPPING.

Zustand: New. Stevens, George A (illustrator). SUPER FAST SHIPPING.

Zustand: New. Stevens, George A (illustrator). SUPER FAST SHIPPING.

PF. Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good to Very Good. No Jacket. Li was a towering figure in late nineteenth century Chinese political, religious and philosphical life. Maroon publisher's cloth. Crack to front hinge. Staining to endpapers with no previous owner's name or inscription, otherwise a clean and complete copy. Wear to corners and extremities of spine. Original bookseller's sticker to front paste down (Foyles) All proceeds of sale go to LOROS, a Hospice CHarity serving Leicestershire and Rutland.

Drawn by Spy. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 32 x 19cm. Without text leaf.

Drawn by Spy. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 32 x 19cm. With original leaf of biographical text.

Zustand: Very Good. First edition, red cloth, b/w frontispiece portrait of Li Hung Chang, with caption sheet, 42 further illustrations; endpapers toned, light rubbing to extremities, gilt dulled, a very good copy, without dust-jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated by George A. Stevens (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. Pictorial covers in shades of orange, red, white and black. Wear to corners, edges and surface but still a solid and presentable very good to very good - copy. Square with a secure binding with no parting or tears. Interesting and entertaining work on gambling, particularly roulette, in Monte Carlo at the turn of the 20th century. Charts on roulette in rear. ; B&W Drawings; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 325 pages.

First and only edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated orange cloth covers, red and black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 326 [16 page catalogue] printed pages of text with 19 single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout, one of which has a repaired tear. Rubbing to the covers, spine a little sun darkened, contents clean. Member of the P.B.F.A. GAMBLING & BETTING.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. G.A. Stevens (illustrator). 1st Edition. Good in original orange pictorial cloth. The cover illustration has some scratches and rubbing. Moisture discoloration at base of spine. Interior clean and tight with no markings or bookplate. Usual age-toning to paper.

Tela. Zustand: Lomera Rasgada. 382 pp/ with portrait of Li Hung Chang as frontispiece and forty-two illustrations / A-156/ TC/ Size: 13.5x20.5. Libro.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. 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: 192. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1908 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: 192.

Second Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Stained boards. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: xv, 176 p. : ill., plans ; 23 cm. Subjects: Aeronautics; Airplanes; Aeroplanes; History - Pre 1903; Animal Flight; Aircraft - Kites; Aircraft Design & Construction. 1 Kg.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. George A. Stevens (illustrator). First edition. A delightful commentary on Monte Carlo at the turn of the twentieth century written by inventor Hiram Maxim, illustrated throughout. With anecdotes on Monte Carlo, comments on luck, a defence of roulette, the games played at Monte Carlo, as well as Maxim's article to 'The New York Herald'.Written by Sir Hiram Maxim, an inventor known for inventing the first automatic machine gun. He claimed to have invented the lightbulb, and experimented with powered flight. Maxim held patents for curling irons, numerous electric lamps and steam pumps.Undated; dated from copies held on Jisc.Bound in the charming decorative cloth depicting the author.With illustrations throughout by G. A. Stevens.A contemporary ownership inscription to the front pastedown which is illegible but belonged to someone in Ashford, Middlesex in 1907.The first, and only, edition of this work. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; cloth is a little discoloured and bumped to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. Ownership inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound, with slight strain to both hinges which remain firm; there is the occasional strain through the text. Pages have just the odd spot. Very Good. book.

Second Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Stained boards. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: xv, 176 p. : ill., plans ; 23 cm. Subjects: Aeronautics; Airplanes; Aeroplanes; History - Pre 1903; Animal Flight; Aircraft - Kites; Aircraft Design & Construction. 1 Kg.

8vo. xxxii + 382 pages. With frontispiece and 42 illustrations. A couple of plates are loose, otherwise a very good + copy of a scarce book.

Leatherbound. Zustand: NEW. 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: 300. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1909 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: French Pages: 300.

- AERONAUTICS - BALLOONS - *An original coloured lithograph from 'Vanity Fair' by SPY [Leslie Ward].

Hardback. Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 156.

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 1908. 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: - 192, 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. 192.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1910 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: 514 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: 514 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1913 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: 564 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: 564 Language: English.

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 1910. 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: : - 512, 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. 512.