phillipps wolley clive baker sir samuel (6 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Charles Whymper, J. Wolf, H. Willink (illustrateur). 1st Edition. 1894 FIRST EDITION. Two-Volume DELUXE LARGE PAPER LIMITED FIRST EDITION numbered by publisher on printed limitation page. Two volumes complete. Original orange cloth boards with gilt coat of arms on front covers, navy spines and corners with gilt lettering spines, TEG, original dark greenish navy coated EPs, untrimmed fore-edge and bottom edge both volumes. Both volumes have loss of much of the spine covering (see photos), but bindings are very solid and not broken or cracked. This set is an obvious candidate for rebacking. The covers have significant rubbing along edges and corners but the boards are relatively clean and bright with a few faint dark smudges (nothing serious). Each volume has previous owner's bookplate and small bookseller ticket on front pastedown otherwise no owner marks or writing on any pages, Some fore-edge foxing is present but nearly all pages are completely free of foxing and are clean. Each volume measures 251mm tall x 200mm (compared to 195mm tall for the regular first edition). Volume one has 494 pages, 20 b/w full-page illustrations and photos, 57 b/w in-text illustrations and photos, index. Volume two has 483 pages, 13 full-page illustrations and photos, 56 b/w in-text illustrations and photos, index. Volume one covers hunting in the arctic (whacking a giant walrus with an ax from a small whaling boat), three chapters on hunting in the Caucasus, a chapter on Mongolia, two chapter on hunting chamois and stags in the Alps, a chapter on elk in Scandinavia, a chapter on big game throughout Europe, hunting in Spain and Portugal, hunting in India tigers, a chapter on travel/camping considerations, a chapter on rifles and ammo, a chapter on taxidermy, a small bibliography. Volume two mostly about hunting in Africa with specific chapters on various types of big game hunting: lions, antelopes, hippos, giraffes, ostriches, rhinos, buffalo, elephants, with several chapters on South Africa including some history, a chapter on travel with Livingstone, some chapters on East Africa including special hunting considerations regarding gear, routes, etc. Volume two concludes with one chapter on big game hunting in North America (bears, wapiti, moose, cougars, bison, deer, elk, caribou, bighorn, mountain goat, antelope mainly in British Columbia, Alaska, Colorado and Pacific NW), and a brief chapter on hunting musk ox. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.

2 VOL SET, octavo, brown buckram boards, gilt & coloured lettering to spine, coloured lettering & illus to front boards, patterned eps, frontispieces with tissue guards, illus full title pages, vol 1- xvi + 453pp, vol 2- x + 444pp, illus, VG (light to moderate rubbing & bruising to extrems, moderate rubbing to spines, light chafing & soiling to boards, moderate tanning & light foxing/soiling to page edges, prev. owner's name in ink to front eps & prelims of both vols, light tanning & soiling to prelims, light cracking to gutters).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Second Edition stated. Two volumes complete. "The Badminton Library" imprinted on the front covers. Light wear to the bindings. No distortion of the books from reading or improper shelving. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. All illustrations present. Gift inscription in ink on the recto of the frontispiece of volume I Armorial bookplates inside the front covers of both volumes. No odor. No sun fading. No dust jacket.

Leather. Etat : Good Only. Sir Samuel W. Baker; W.C. Oswell; F.J. Jackson; and more (illustrateur). First edition. A first edition copy of this work on big game shooting, in half morocco binding with gilt coat of arms to the front board. Part of the Badminton Library. A fascinating work on big game hunting across the world, including Africa, North America, Asia, Europe, and India. Part of The Badminton Library, the leading producers of sporting books during the late Victorian era. Edited by Henry Somerset, the 8th Duke of Beaufort.Written by British-Canadian big game hunter, Clive Phillipps-Wolley.Containing thirty-seven full page illustrated plates, collated and complete. Also including numerous in-text woodcuts throughout both volumes.Including contributions from many big game experts, including Lietenant-Colonel R. Heber Percy, Arnold Pike, Major Algernon C. Heber Percy, W.A. Baillie-Grohman, Sir Henry Pottinger, Abel Chapman, the Earl of Kilmorey, Walter J. Buck, and St. George Littledale.The first edition of this work, bound in half morocco with gilt coat of arms to the front. In the original half morocco binding with cloth covered boards and a gilt coat of arms to the front board. Externally, some shelf wear, especially to the spines. Spines are heavily rubbed and faded. Bumping to the extremities. A hole to the binding and spine on Volume II. Internally, hinges are starting but firm, particularly the front hinge to Volume II. Both volumes are firmly bound. Some light spotting to the pages. Good Only. book.

Two. vols. xvi, 453, [1]; x, 443, [1] pp., plus 2 pp. publisher's ads. Frontisp. both vols., illustrated title pages, plates, text illustrations, photo illustrations throughout both vols. Pictorial brown publisher's cloth, white & black lettering front covers & spines, gilt illust. on spines of lion & moose (some minor soiling, rubbing, minor bumping to a few corners, slight fraying head & foot of spines), still VG- set from the library of Joseph Anderton, w/ armorial bookplate on front pastedowns, Non Flectimus. First editions of these volumes in The Badminton Library, featuring extensive hunts in South Africa and East Africa in vol. I with chapters on elephant, buffalo, lion, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, ostriches, giraffes, lion and musk ox; while vol. II details hunting in the Arctic, the Caucasus, Alps, and substantial portion for hunting in India.

Leather Bound. Etat : 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 1894. 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: - 521, 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. 521.