Wicksteed edward (5 Ergebnisse)

Red hardback cloth cover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. G : in good condition without dust jacket. 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). 160pp.

Three-Quarter Leather. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition Thus. This is copy no. 488 of a limited edition of 500 copies in facsimile. Printed and bound by Kyodo Printing Company, Tokyo, Japan. The first edition was published in 1845 by Smith, Elder & Co., Cornhill, London. The plates were lithographed from original drawings by various artists taken on the spot at various locales in New Zealand. Text in English. 21.75 x 14.5 inches. Three-quarter morocco in deepest green, with Kelly green buckram boards, and with gray-green pastedowns. Handsome hubbed spine, and with crisp gilt-stamped lettering. Virtually unbumped spine head and tail, with sharp corners. The leather appears unblemished except for trivial rubbing to the spine head and tail and to the four corners. Overall the binding is immensely clean. Text block very solidly attached to the binding. With unnumbered pages of plates. With a color vignette in the title page plus XV color plates, including five fold-out panoramic views of Port Nicholson/Wellington, town and harbor of Nelson, Blind Bay, Ruamahanga, and New Plymouth. The book is exceptionally clean and free of demerits. A Near Fine copy. Wicksteed; King; Saxton; Brees (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Full straight grain morocco, 5.5 inches tall. A delightful little volume with gilt bands and centre tools on the spine and gilt 'Cambridge' panels framing the straight grained boards. All edges gilt. One leaf has a small repaired tear without loss. A very pretty copy of this rare provincial imprint.…

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1741. 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: - 390, 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. 390 390.…

Softcover. Zustand: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 632 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1748. A substantial eighteenth-century compendium on materia medica and the history of drugs, with additions by John Hill. The work draws on Pierre Pomet's Histoire générale des drogues and brings together botanical, pharmaceutical, and natural-historical material of lasting bibliographic interest. It includes an account of the authors cited, Pomet's general history of drugs at the end, and an index. This volume is of particular interest to collectors and researchers in the history of medicine, pharmacy, and the scientific book trade. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…