theocritus rogers bruce calverley charles (3 résultats)

Etat : Good +. Location:424b Half-title: The Idylls of Theocritus. Contains 54 poems and poetic excerpts (including fragments) of the 3rd century BCE Greek pastoral poet in modern English verse forms. Notable also for the decorations (taken from various designs on antique gems). One of 330 copies (the entire edition; this is number 143), printed at the Riverside Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 1906; designed by Bruce Rogers, utilizing his Brimmer Italic typefaces. Warde #69. Illustrated by Few b/w Decorations (including Title Page & headpieces) Calverley's (1831-1884) sensitive translation was first published in 1869, reissued here in one of Bruce Rogers' finest productions. 424b.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good condition. No jacket. Rogers, Bruce (design) (illustrateur). First Edition (#163 of 330). Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1906. Limited to 330 hand-numbered copies, this being No. 163. Designed by Bruce Rogers. Very Good condition. See photos. Lightly frayed at the spine ends. Minor offset on the endpapers from small pieces of tape, formerly used to attach a home-made dust jacket. All other pages are creamy white and unmarked. Translated into English verse by Charles Stuart Calverley. Printed MCMVI at The Riverside Press in Brimmer Italic type. Woodcut decorations. Fore- and bottom edge uncut. Bound in the original brown boards decorated in black, with an orange and black vignette on the front cover. This copy is from the library of George Allison Armour with his elaborate blindstamped monogram on the half title page, and his handsome 1898 bookplate (unused, laid-in loose). Warde 69. The Work of Bruce Rogers, Jack of All Trades, Master of One #149. First Edition (#163 of 330). Hardcover. Very Good condition/No jacket. Illus. by Rogers, Bruce (design). 8vo. 174pp.

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 1906. 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: : - 198, 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. 198.