william allan ashley horace thorndike (124 résultats)

Etat : Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Step into the world of Shakespeare with The Facts About Shakespeare, a fascinating 1931 hardcover by William Allan Neilson and Ashley Horace Thorndike. Published by The MacMillan Company, this 275-page book takes a scholarly yet approachable dive into the life, times, and works of the Bard, debunking myths and clarifying the mysteries that have surrounded Shakespeare for centuries. This copy, in good condition, comes with a rich history all its own: its an ex-libris book, complete with marginalia from a previous reader, offering a unique insight into the academic discussions that have swirled around Shakespeares works. In addition, youll find an obituary for one of the authors pasted on the rear endpaper, making this volume not just a literary treasure, but also a personal artifact that links its readers to the world of Shakespeare scholarship in the early 20th century. Why collect this specific edition? The Facts About Shakespeare provides a comprehensive, authoritative exploration of Shakespeares life and legacy, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in literary history. This edition, published at a time when Shakespearean scholarship was experiencing significant growth, represents the careful research and methods of its era. For collectors of Shakespearean works, literary history, or vintage reference books, this is a must-have addition. The presence of marginalia and the authors obituary makes this particular copy a unique piece, adding depth and character to its value as a collectible. By purchasing this book, youre not just adding a piece of literary history to your collectionyoure also contributing to literacy initiatives, helping to bring books and education to more people in need. We ensure that every item we send is carefully packaged with biodegradable, eco-friendly materials, so your collectible arrives safely while we do our part to protect the planet. Whether youre a dedicated Shakespeare enthusiast, a lover of early 20th-century literary works, or a collector seeking a piece with a story behind it, this edition of The Facts About Shakespeare offers both the scholarly insights and the unique personal history that make it a true gem in any collection. Reference number: #23022318 Keywords: Shakespearean scholarship, vintage literary history, early 20th-century book, ex-libris edition, Shakespeare biography.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 12mo. Dk. green cl., backstr. sl. rubbed bottom corner sl. bumped. Name on ffep. Frontis. Illus. Tables. v, 273pp. incl. appendices, index.

Hardcover. Etat : Acceptable.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. Blue cloth, gold lettering, lightly rubbed. Classics.

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Revised. 275 pp. Light rubbing to the cover edges. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean. Previous owner bookplate on the front pastedown. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good/none, used, 5th printing, green colored cloth binding, v, 273pp plus ads to rear. Interior clean except for several blue ink spots that fell on the half-title page and bled through to page 1, former owners book plate on the front paste-down. Front free end paper appears to be missing. Slight rubbing to exterior, corners slightly bumped and rubbed.

Hard Cover CLOTH. Etat : Good. No Jacket. April, 1917. PICTURE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL UPON REQUEST. 163 pages; 9 pages of advertisements in rear. Green cloth. Size 4-1/4 x 5-3/4.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. Blue cloth, gold lettering, lightly rubbed. Classics.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 12mo, cloth-gilt, v + 275pp., plates. 19th printing. VG+: clean, bright and quite sound with a minor pen stroke to the spine.

Soft Cover. Etat : Very Good. Cover lightly scuffed with lightly worn edges. Pages are clean with no markings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Etat : Good. The Macmillan Company New York 1924 navy blue cloth boards are soiled and stained. corners slightly bumped. notes in pen to flyleaves. underlining and notes in margins to text pages.

Etat : Acceptable. The Macmillan Company 1913 green cloth boards are heavily soiled and stained. previous owner signature on front board. previous owner information to ffep. many pages marked with pen.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01.

Green Cloth. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, light brown stain on the front board, former owner's library label is affixed to the inner front cover, corners are lightly bumped and rubbed, some shelf wear, overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Green cloth with gilt lettering and illustration on the front board and gilt lettering on the spine. Illustrated endpapers. 135 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages! "The only authority for the text is the First Folio, and the play was recorded in the Stationers' Register among those 'not formerly entered to other men.' The Second, Third, and Fourth Folios and a Quarto of 1673, are based on the First Folio Text. The play is only about half as long as Hamlet, and is nearly five hundred lines shorter than any other of the tragedies." ---- from the Introduction. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Green Cloth. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, former owner's library label is affixed to the inner front cover with a signature and date in ink on the ffep as well, corners are lightly bumped and rubbed, front hinge is cracked, some shelf wear, underlining and margin-writing in ink throughout the book, overall a nice used copy! Green cloth with gilt lettering and illustration on the front board and gilt lettering on the spine. Illustrated endpapers. 195 historical pages! "The first edition of King Lear, generally referred to as the 'Pide Bull edition,' or 'Q' appeared in 1608. The title-page reads as follows: 'M. William Shak-speare" His True Chronicle Historie of the life and death of King Lear and his three daughters. With the unfortunate life of Edgar, sonne and heire to the Earle of Gloster, and his sullen and assumed humor of Tom of Bedlam: As it was played before the Kings Maiestie at Whitehall upon S. Stephans night in Christmas Hollidayes." ---- from the Introduction. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Green Cloth. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, former owner's library label is affixed to the inner front cover with a signature and a date in ink on the ffep as well, corners are lightly bumped and rubbed, front hinge is cracked, some shelf wear, underlining and margin-writing in ink throughout the book, overall a nice used copy! Green cloth with gilt lettering and illustration on the front board and gilt lettering on the spine. Illustrated endpapers. 187 historical pages! "Antony and Cleopatra was first printed, so far as is known, in the Folio of 1623; in which it occupies the twenty-nine pages (fol. 340-368) between Othello and Cymbeline, being the tenth of the eleven Tragedies that make up the third portion of the book. The later Folios reprint the text of the First with the correction of some misprints and with many small changes, chiefly in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation." ---- from the Introduction. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Cloth. Etat : Good. (Originally published, 1913) Slightly smaller book, dark green cloth, gilt lettering gone on spine, 273 stiff lightly browned pages, photo illustration of Shakespeare's autographs. Ink name and date (1926) at top first front end paper. Light wear to tips and spine top edge, thin white smudge near front right middle. Near Very Good.

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Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Dark green cloth, lettered in gold foil. Text block edges typically tanned, otherwise only slight wear. v,273,[8] pp. Underlining in pencil, quite heavy on several pages, otherwise scattered. Gift inscription inked on front flyleaf. 3rd ptg.: July 1915. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good-. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. General wear on the cover.

14th printing. Small octavo, 273pp. A few illustrations. Light wear and soiling. Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Clean interior. Pictures on request.

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