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Edité par Meredith Books, John Wiley & Sons August 2004, 2004
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Langue : anglais
Edité par John Meredith, 1710
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Ajouter au panierHardcover (Full Leather). Etat : Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Ex library with book plates & small emboss on the title page. Full leather, blind-stamped, hinges breaking, edges worn, scuffed. Some damp stains at top of early and last pages. Size: Square 8vo 8" to 9". 550-1024 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shippe…d Weight: 4 pounds or less. Category: Religion & Theology; 18th century; Antiquarian & Rare. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.
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Autres imagesLangue : anglais
Edité par London: Printed by John Meredith, in Trust for Royston, and Elizabeth Meredith: And are to be sold by R. and J. Bonwicke, J. Nicholson, R. Wilkin, J. and B. Sprint, and M. Atkins, Booksellers, in St. Paul's Church-yard, and Little-Britain. M.DCC.X. [1710]., London, 1710
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Very Good. Quarto [8.25'' tall x 6.50'' wide]. Volume two, complete in itself [15] p550-p771, [1]; [2], p775-p891, p901-932; [2] p935-p1024. This volume covers all of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes & Song of Solomon. Collates complete with a title page to each of the three parts. A good, solid and clean copy with only…very minimal light marks, blemishes or reading wear. The section of Ecclesiastes has three leaves bound slightly out of order. Some occasional period underling, mainly in Ecclesiastes. A nice copy, presented in a handsome, restored period binding. Bound in full contemporary panelled calf. Neatly re-backed retaining the original label. Raised bands and blind lines to the spine. Bookplate to the inner front board. A handsome restored contemporary binding.
Edité par San Francisco, CA: Mrs. John Meredith Thompson., 1915
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Ajouter au panierEtat : Good. Wedding Announcement. 35 x 22 cm. Folded Sheet. Very Good. Text in Dutch.
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Edité par Paris, Editions Sun, 1954, in-8, 95 pp, préface de Fernand Gregh de l'académie française, jaquette illustrée par John Erith, illustrations hors-texte de Sam Levin, Meredith Lewes, Giovanini, Pivecka, Dienes., 1954
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Ajouter au panierDeuxième édition. Envoi de l'auteur. "Te souviens-tu du pascal que tu m'as donné et de sa dédicace? A la femme que j'aurais aimée si elle n'avait épousé quelqu'un que j'aime bien." Quelques rousseurs sur la couverture, sinon bon état. Poésie.
Edité par Editions Sun, 1954. In-8° carré, broché, jaquette, photographies hors-texte [de Dienes, John Erith, Giovanini, Kovacie, Sam Levin, Meredith Lewes, Pivecka]., 1954
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Autres imagesEdité par Patentinhaber: John Edward Meredith , Birmingham , EnglandPatent: Schraubenschlüssel mit bogenförmig ausgestaltetem Ende des einen Hebels und mit exzentrisch zu diesem Bogen angebrachter, drehbarer PlattePatentiert am: 10.11.1898P-411, 1898
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Ajouter au panierEdité par for JOHN MEREDITH in Trust for Royston and Elizabeth Meredith, LONDON, 1706
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Ajouter au panierFull Calf. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 20th Edition. Two volumes bound in one. The full titles read: The rule and exercises of Holy Living : in which are described the means and instruments of obtaining every vertue, and the remedies against every vice, and considerations serving to the resisting all temptations. Together with praye…rs containing the whole duty of a Christian, and the parts of devotion fitted to all occasions, and furnished for all necessities. By Jer. Taylor, D.D. Chaplain in ordinary to King Charles the First. The twentieth edition. London, printed by J. Heptinstall, for John Meredith 1706. The rule and exercises of Holy Dying : in which are described the means and instruments of preparing our selves and others respectively for a blessed death; and the remedies against the evils and temptations proper to the state of sickness; together with prayers and acts of vertue to be used by sick and dying persons, or by others standing in their attendance. To which are added, rules for the visitation of the sick, and offices proper for that ministry. The twentieth edition. London, printed by J. L. for John Meredith. Bound in contemporary full calf with Oxford panels. Roughly repaired with overlaid antique leather backstrip. Lacks front endpapers, followed by title page to Holy Dying. Prelims to Holy Living frayed. Single engraved title page to both books present, frayed at edges. All up to p46 of Holy Living loose but present. Lacks one leaf: p47/48. Engraved frontis to Holy Dying, plus title page. Thus only two engraved leaves present. Final leaf frayed, with adverts on final page. A scarce classic from an extraordinary period of the Church in contemporary calf. Scarce. Book.
The rule and exercises of holy living [and] The rule and exercises of holy dying.
Taylor, Jeremy, chaplain to King Charles I, Anglican Bishop of Down, Connor, and Dromore, 1613-1667.
Edité par London: 1706., for John Meredith [etc.], 1706
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. 2 vols. bound as 1: 2 engraved title-pages and 2 double-page plates; 19.5 cm. [First printed in 1650, 1651] [titles in full] The rule and exercises of Holy Living : in which are described the means and instruments of obtaining every vertue, and the remedies against every vice, and considerations serving to the resisti…ng all temptations. Together with prayers containing the whole duty of a Christian, and the parts of devotion fitted to all occasions, and furnished for all necessities. By Jer. Taylor, D.D. Chaplain in ordinary to King Charles the First. The nineteenth edition. London, printed by J. Heptinstall, for John Meredith [etc.] 1706. [16], 335 p.; engraved title for both works, double-page engraving of Taylor gesturing toward a mirror showing a skeleton into which the Carbery elders gaze with reserved consternation, their small son with fascinated horror. Signatures of four prior owners on title-page and prelims. -- The rule and exercises of Holy Dying : in which are described the means and instruments of preparing our selves and others respectively for a blessed death; and the remedies against the evils and temptations proper to the state of sickness; together with prayers and acts of vertue to be used by sick and dying persons, or by others staiding in their attendance. To which are added, rules for the visitation of the sick, and offices proper for that ministry. The twentieth edition. London, printed by J. L. for John Meredith [etc.] 1706. [16], 259, [4: index, 3 p.; advt., 1 p.] p.; engraved title (carrying name: Jer. Taylor), double-;age engraving of Taylor languidly pointing to the heavenly Christ, up from a devil and rhinocerous down in hell-fire. Fair contemp. sheep. Lacks title-piece, covers nearly detached.
Autres imagesEdité par London : Printed by W.B. for John Meredith, 1707
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Ajouter au panierHardcover. Etat : Very Good. n Sixth. 6th edition. Small octavo. [28], 242, [8] p., 19 cm. Bound in modern brown leather. Gilt spine. 5 raised bands. Speckled page ends. Fine binding and cover. Lacking frontispiece. New endpapers. Clean, unmarked pages with slight toning occurring. Ships daily. t was the first Protestant textboo…k in Christian apologetics, and was divided into six books: the first three offer positive arguments for the truths of Christianity, and the last three, critical engagements and comparisons with paganism, Judaism, and Islam. It was an immensely popular book, and offered a rational standard that Grotius argued all Christians should be able to agree upon.
Autres imagesEdité par Henry Rhodes; Luke Meredith; John Harris; Thomas Newborough; Louis Moreri, London, 1694
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Ajouter au panierLeather. Etat : Good. A smart copy of this comprehensive reference work. A highly specialised work, as nearly all the entries are on geographical and historical subjects. The sixth edition.Retaining the license leaf dated January 1691/2. With both volumes bound in one. With the title page to volume II bound after quire 3N as cal…led for. Collated, complete. Both title pages are in red and black.ESTC reference number: R30084.This work is an English translation of Louis Moreri's 'Le Grand dictionnaire Historique' and the title page notes that it has been enlarged by Edmond Bohun. Morei's dictionary was early in a European trend of subject specific dictionaries and encyclopaedias. It was also a springboard for Pierre Bayle's 'Dictionnaire Historique et Critique'. In a full diced calf binding. With a small loss to the head of spine. Patches of rubbing to the joints and extremities. Several marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light spots to pages. Good. None (illustrateur). book.
Edité par Benjamin Tooke & John Meredith, London, 1705
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Ajouter au panierContemporary Calf. Etat : Good Plus. Fourth Edition. Covers worn; hinges cracked but cords secure. Short tears in, and small pieces torn from, blank lower margins of first six leaves; old repair in blank outer margin of title page; small wormhole in blank outer margins through page 294; occasional stains and short tears.
Autres imagesEdité par London Printed by J. Leake for John Meredith, in Trust for Royston and Elizabeth Meredith. 1703, 1703
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Ajouter au panierThe Ninth Edition. Folio, in full old calf, with decorative lines and tooling to upper and lower cover, raised bands to spine; [li] + 188pp, plus 4pp 'A Catalogue of Mr Richard Royston's Copies as they stand Entred in the Register of the Company of Stationers. Now belonging to the Children of Mr Luke Meredith, deceased'. With 19… plates (inc. frontis) + 2 double-page plates + 98 text illustrations. Hinges weak but holding. Old Lot number to top of front board. Wear to board edges and all corners. Good overall. (Shelf 131) PLEASE NOTE: VERY Heavy BOOK (3.3 kg +) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either talk to or email us before ordering. Note: Abebooks standard overseas rate is based on items only weighing up to 1 kilo. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
Autres imagesEdité par printed by John Field for Christopher Meredith, London, 1646
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Ajouter au panierEtat : Near Very Good. First Edition. Book measures 18x14.cm. [8],71pp. Bound without cover. Title page rubbed on edges, with minor loss, but no loss of text, trimmed on top margin with slight loss of printed boarder. Very light blind stamp, theological library, 4 leaves have very minor worm line, verso of last page [ blank ] wi…th ink stamp. Pages in good clean condition. A good copy of a rare work. Size: Small 4to.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 'I certainly didn't expect maritime life to entail spies, minefields, and a cat with a war medal. Even as a weathered seafarer with water in his blood, no day was like the last. Our tomorrows, no matter if a carefree dream or well-planned, w…ill always be a mystery. Change is the only constant; the key is to harness it and create life opportunities that make a difference.'Full Ahead Both: A Life of Ships, Spies, and Seaports is the epic true story of one man's life on and around the sea. Captain John E. Meredith CBE had a brilliant maritime career before becoming 'the father of global ports development', having founded a company that transformed the ports industry and built the world's largest container port.His is a story that spans the globe: meeting kings and queens - including Queen Elizabeth II - and tribal leaders; drinking vodka with Russian spies; dancing on cruise liners; getting left behind on a life raft; and all the while being blessed with a wonderful and supportive family.From his first taste of the salty sea air as a child fleeing a war-torn country to a vibrant and adventurous seafaring career that led to his becoming a pioneer of the modern shipping industry, Captain John E Meredith's life is a swashbuckling adventure that inspires and excites - a life filled with seemingly insurmountable challenges, myriad roadblocks, confusing intersections, exhilarating victories, and a rich tapestry of unforgettable people and experiences: from greenhorn cruise ship cadet to the last living Master & Commander.Full ahead both.About the AuthorBorn in the United Kingdom, Captain John E. Meredith began his ship and shore career with a 10-year course of education and practical training, spent towards obtaining his qualifications as a Master Mariner. His sea-going career, spanning a total of 18 years, included regular calls to Hong Kong , during which time he developed a deep and abiding interest in Asia. He served on every class of vessel from general cargo to modern cruise liners, oil tankers and troopships .Dr. Meredith was until recently Deputy Chairman of Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH), the world's largest port holding company with 56 ports in 27 countries, which he founded in Hong Kong in 1972.He has received numerous awards for his services to the international maritime industry as a pioneer in containerisation. In 2011, he was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II. In January 2014, he relocated residence to the Republic of Panama and is currently the chairman of a private family company JEM Capital Group Inc. He is married to Mrs. Liliana Meredith and the family have had a home in Casco Antiguo, Panama for 15 years.
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Buch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 'I certainly didn't expect maritime life to entail spies, minefields, and a cat with a war medal. Even as a weathered seafarer with water in his blood, no day was like the last. Our tomorrows, no matter if a carefree dream or well-planned, will alw…ays be a mystery. Change is the only constant; the key is to harness it and create life opportunities that make a difference.'Full Ahead Both: A Life of Ships, Spies, and Seaports is the epic true story of one man's life on and around the sea. Captain John E. Meredith CBE had a brilliant maritime career before becoming 'the father of global ports development', having founded a company that transformed the ports industry and built the world's largest container port.His is a story that spans the globe: meeting kings and queens - including Queen Elizabeth II - and tribal leaders; drinking vodka with Russian spies; dancing on cruise liners; getting left behind on a life raft; and all the while being blessed with a wonderful and supportive family.From his first taste of the salty sea air as a child fleeing a war-torn country to a vibrant and adventurous seafaring career that led to his becoming a pioneer of the modern shipping industry, Captain John E Meredith's life is a swashbuckling adventure that inspires and excites - a life filled with seemingly insurmountable challenges, myriad roadblocks, confusing intersections, exhilarating victories, and a rich tapestry of unforgettable people and experiences: from greenhorn cruise ship cadet to the last living Master & Commander.Full ahead both.About the AuthorBorn in the United Kingdom, Captain John E. Meredith began his ship and shore career with a 10-year course of education and practical training, spent towards obtaining his qualifications as a Master Mariner. His sea-going career, spanning a total of 18 years, included regular calls to Hong Kong , during which time he developed a deep and abiding interest in Asia. He served on every class of vessel from general cargo to modern cruise liners, oil tankers and troopships .Dr. Meredith was until recently Deputy Chairman of Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH), the world's largest port holding company with 56 ports in 27 countries, which he founded in Hong Kong in 1972.He has received numerous awards for his services to the international maritime industry as a pioneer in containerisation. In 2011, he was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II. In January 2014, he relocated residence to the Republic of Panama and is currently the chairman of a private family company JEM Capital Group Inc. He is married to Mrs. Liliana Meredith and the family have had a home in Casco Antiguo, Panama for 15 years.
