Ware william 1797 (10 résultats)

Softcover(Saddle-stitched). Etat : Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Wrappers little worn, paper age toned & a little brittle, light foxing. Size: 8vo. 31 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 pound or less. Category: Religion & Theology; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.…

Softcover(Saddle-stitched). Etat : Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Wrappers quite worn, soiled, interior soiled on title page & some edge soiling. Paper age toned, slightly brittle, name in ink top of title page. Size: 8vo. 36 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 pound or less. Category: Religion & Theology; 19th century; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.…

Hardcover. Etat : Acceptable. 1st Edition. 243 pages. 185 x 125 mm. Two neat handwritten lines on title page: [?]ilan [?Thau?]. Second handwritten line: "By By Rev. Wm Ware." Original back board and original spine with the original paper label BUT LACXKS FRONT BOARD and and all the pages have a light water stain. First edition of this popular and frequently reprinted epistolary novel set during the campaign of Zenobia, ruler of Palmyra, to make herself Roman empress (c. 271 C.E.). William Ware (1797-1852) was a Unitarian minister and literatus. The first nine letters appeared in the Knickerbocker Magazine. The Author, under the name of Piso, tells of his visit to Palmyra, the ancient Syrian city that was a Roman outpost, at the time of its greatest expansion under the reign of Queen Zanobia. Piso witnesses the fall of the city during the conquest of Lucius Domitius Aurelian and relates the events through his letter to Marcus Curtius at Rome. The last blanks are filled with penciled calculations and might be the writing of someone in the 19th century trying to calculate how much money he'll have at retirement.…

Hardcover. 1st edition. Vol. 2 [of 2] only: 256 p.; 18.5 cm. [republished in 1838 with title: Zenobia or the fall of Palmyra, a historical romance] Good edgeworn half sheep. Spine lacks titlepiece.

Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 382 p. ; 19cm. Series: Cassell's Red Library. 1 Kg.

Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 382 p. ; 19cm. Series: Cassell's Red Library. 1 Kg.

Etat : Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. 243, 256pp. In the original boards, paper labels on spines. Rear board of vol. I. cracked at hinge and holding with original bands. This volume has a damp stain at lower inner corners (gutter). Rear endpaper of vol. II. with a small hole. Leaves bright with scattered foxing. Ownership inscriptions of Abby L. Davis on front endpapers, poem "I have often thought that flowers were the alphabet of angels, whereby they write, on hills and fields, mysterious truths" on front pastedown of vol. I. Good. See images. The first 9 letters appeared in the Knickerbocker magazine and were later published under title: Zenobia. A work of fiction which takes place in Roman occupied Palmyra, in the Syrian desert, in 3rd century AD.…

Softcover. Etat : New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 432 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1850. Text in English. This two-volume work provides biographical memoirs of prominent figures in the Unitarian movement, highlighting their contributions to liberal Christianity through their writings, character, and efforts. Edited by William Ware, it offers a valuable historical perspective on the development of Unitarian thought and its key proponents. 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.…

Softcover. Etat : New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 478 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1850. Text in English. This two-volume work, edited by William Ware, presents detailed biographies of key figures in the Unitarian movement, documenting their intellectual contributions, moral character, and efforts to promote liberal Christian thought in 19th-century America. The memoirs offer insight into the theological debates and social reforms associated with Unitarianism, making it an essential reference for historians of religion and American intellectual history. The text examines both well-known and lesser-known individuals who shaped the movement, providing a comprehensive overview of Unitarianism's development and its impact on broader Christian thought. 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.…

Softcover. Etat : New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 532 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1892. Text in English. This historical novel recounts the life of Zenobia, the legendary queen of Palmyra, and her conflicts with the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Aurelian. The narrative blends factual elements with fictional storytelling, offering a vivid portrayal of the political and military struggles of the era. The work provides insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the late Roman Empire and the rise of Palmyra as a significant power in the region. 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.…