oliver goldsmith preface austin dobson (14 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good-. Covers have slight wear to the lower spine end and to the corners. Spine is slightly faded. Front endpapers are slightly foxed.

Hard back binding in publisher's original deep dark green cloth covers, worn paper title and author lettering label to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains [xxxvi] 305 [vi] printed pages of text with 182 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ink ownership markings to the front free end paper, one four centre page section loose and sewn-in, small chips across the spine ends. Member of the P.B.F.A. ENGLISH LITERATURE.

Etat : Very Good. Reprint. Hardback. Octavo. xxxv, 305pp. Original dark green cloth with gilt titles and illustrations, all edges gilt. Covers slightly marked, slight lean, otherwise near very good indeed. No jacket.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Beautifully bound, in green cloth, with gilt decoration and titles on both front board and spine. This wonderful book is in good condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. Top corner slightly bumped and worn, gorgeous gilt edging to all papers. 305 pages, plus additional advertising and publishers self promotional pages, all intact and all text, and stunning illustrations by Hugh Thomson are in good, clean, readable order. First edition published in 1890, this specific book is a reprinted second edition published in 1894. Preface by Austin Dobson, with a dedicated page to Austin Dobson with the printed inscription as follows "as a slight acknowledgement of many kindnesses these illustrations are cordially inscribed" by Hugh Thomson. I'm actually not sure if this inscription is a pen and ink signature or a facsimile signature. However is a nice appreciation from the illustrator. A beautiful wee book that is worth preserving for future generations.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson (illustrateur). 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 305 pages; Bound in 3/4 leather and cloth. Signed binding, bound by Birdsall for Charles Scribner's sons. Some minor wear and rubbing to leather with a bit of fading, mostly along spine.

Hardcover. Octavo, xxxiv, 305 pages. In Fair condition. Spine is green with gold print. Boards in green cloth with gilt illustration. Fraying to spine caps and corners, cocked spine. Text block has gilt edges, penciled name on front endpapers, cracked front hinge, spine break at page 208, foxing to endpapers, light foxing within. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece and text illustrations (drawings). NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column R. 1396323. FP New Rockville Stock.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Binding by Root and Son. Full navy morocco, ornate gilt-stamped border on boards, gilt-stamped lettering and ornament in spine compartments (5 raised bands), inside gilt dentelles, a.e.g.; 8vo; pp. xxxiv, [2], 305, with numerous illustrations in text. A few tiny scuff marks at spine tips, along joints and edges of boards; some light scratching on upper board. Prelims and terminals a little foxed, otherwise internally bright and clean. A nice, bright copy, in a lovely binding.

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. 2nd edition. 2nd edition, stated. A Very Good copy. 12mo., xxxiv, 305 pp., illustrated with b&w drawings and frontispiece. Bound in the publisher's green, decorated cloth, with title and elaborate floral pattern in gilt. End papers coated a dark green. All edges gilt. Small loss at the spine's crown, not effecting title or design. Spine lettering a bit dulled. Front and rear hinges starting, with some webbing showing.Book plate of Norman Armour on the front paste down. Scattered light foxing. Previous owner's name and 1898 date on the front end paper. Still, Very Good.

Frontispiece and illustrations by Hugh Thomson Some foxing at beginning and end and to end-papers, otherwise a very nice, bright copy Original dark green pictorial cloth elaborately gilt, edges gilt.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : No dustjacket as issued. Half sienna-brown leather with tan cloth sides. Embossed designs and gilt lettering on the spine. The binding is tight, top corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Light handling on the boards and spine. Text and images unmarked. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. The date July 27 1906 1907 (with a strike through 1906) written on the first flyleaf. 16mo. 280pp.

Full leather. Etat : Very good. Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield, with a preface by Austin Dobson and illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Finely bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe of London. (illustrateur). Later Impression. Small octavo, xxxiv, [2], 305pp. Full red calf, double gilt-ruled border on covers with florets at corners, title stamped in gilt on front cover. Title in gilt over black morocco spine label, five raised bands with gilt embellishments. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers, decorative gilt turn-ins. Solid text block, slight bow to front cover. Sunning and wear to spine and front joint. A bright example with numerous illustrations throughout.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket, As Issued. Illustrated Edition. Finely bound in dark brown crushed morocco, stamped with gilt floral decorations, wide floral gilt turn-ins with complimentary floral end papers, top edge gilt, ribbon marker, the binding unsigned making it likely an example of late 19th c. American fine binding. The Preface by Austin Dobson, which first appeared in the "English Illustrated Magazine" for October 1890, traces the history of illustrated editions of The Vicar, although this edition makes no mention of its illustrators. The illustrations are, however, signed in the images and are mainly dated '89 and '90. Fine, prior owner name front end paper. A lovely little book in fine contemporary binding. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. First Thomson illustrated edition, large paper copy, super royal 8vo (10 in x 7 in), pp. xxiv, (2), (1), 2-305, (1), illustrations throughout after drawings by Hugh Thomson. Attractive blue three-quarter crushed levant morocco and marbled boards by Bennett, New Tork with their pallet signature on the verso of the front free endpaper, back in six gilt paneled compartments, gilt lettered in the second, fourth, and fifth, gilt center ornaments in the rest, top edges gilt, matching marbled endpapers. Fine clean bright fresh copy. Sheets clean, unmarked, complete. H10030 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. Thomson, Hugh (illustrateur). 8vo, Large Paper. Pp xxxiv, 305. Frontis and illustrations through the text. Half morocco, marbled boards & endpapers. Top edge gilt. Uniform moderate rubbing to all extremities. Foxing to endpapers. Presented, inscribed and signed by Hugh Thomson to James Kirkwood, Director of the firm of R.& R. Clarke, with a pen and ink drawing of Goldsmith below.