Hack harvey (7 résultats)

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Etat : Nuevo. Etat de la jaquette : Nuevo. 1ª Edición.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Illustrated Edition. Author: Maria Hack. Illustrated by Gilbert and Harvey. Title: Winter Evenings; or, Tales of Travellers. Publisher: London, Strahan & Co., 56 Ludgate Hill, 1872. Language: Text in English. Size: 7 x 4.5 inches.  Pages: vi-463 pages. Binding: Attractive and very good publisher's decorative Victorian cloth binding. Original green textured cloth, richly decorated in gilt and black to the upper board and spine with ornamental arch-and-sun motif and botanical panel designs, gilt title panel and decorative gilt rules. Bevelled boards (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt. A very handsome survival of late 19th-century gift-book production.  Content: Good content (tight, some foxing to preliminaries and some scattered pages - as shown, prize bookplate of The Royal Academy, Inverness, dated July 16th, 1877, awarded to Miss Catherine A. Fraser on the first endpaper - as shown). The text remains legible and pleasing overall.  Illustrations: Complete with eight full-page engraved plates, including frontispiece with tissue guard (Deer), finely executed and characteristic of Victorian narrative illustration.  ****  The book: A richly-decorated Victorian edition of Maria Hack's Winter Evenings; or, Tales of Travellers, a popular 19th-century moral and educational narrative framed as family storytelling during winter nights. The tales draw upon accounts of travel and exploration—journeys across the Arabian desert, Arctic encounters, Icelandic adventures, and shipwreck narratives—transforming real-world travel literature into accessible stories for young readers of the period. Both entertaining and instructive, the work reflects the Victorian fascination with geography, exploration, moral reflection, and perseverance in the face of hardship. Gilbert and Harvey. (illustrateur).…

Etat : Good. 111 pp., paperback, ex library, else text and binding clean and tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Etat : New. New .Ships From Multiple Locations. book.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1824 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: 372 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: 372 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Etat : 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 1824. 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: - 372, 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. 372 372.…