william heinemann ltd london england (99 résultats)

Hard Cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Reprint Edition. Mild shelf wear to edges and corners of cover and spine. Previously a library book, with their stamp on inside of front and back cover, and the title page. Binding remains intact and pages are otherwise mostly unbent. Good used reading condition. Used Book.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. First Edition / First Printing. Black cloth binding with gold colored print on spine. Tight, sound and unmarked. 318 pages. Dust jacket has very light shelfwear. In mylar and not price clipped.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Fine in Fine jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.204. clean tight copy with foxing. A strange epidemic is linked to the aboriginals of a land and lack of rain so the abos are to be exterminated but then the skies fill with clouds.Thubron writes about things his generation are afraid of.

Hardcover. Etat : Good+. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Illustrated by Illustrations by Author (illustrateur). Stated First Edition; First Printing. Blue tweed cloth covers with gold lettering on spine. The covers are slightly shelf-worn and there are a couple of smudges on the front end page and on some of the fore-edge pages. The contents are tight and clean. The dust jacket Is slightly worn but the illustrations are bright and clean. All-in-all, a nice copy. ; Written as a companion book to his "The Victorian Staffordshire Figure", this book explores the pre-Victorian Staffordshire potters and their figurines, concentrating on figures and shapes that are available to the every-day collectors. ; Color & black & white photographs; Small 4to 9 3/4" x 7 1/*2"; xii, 177 p. pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition - UK. A nice and tight copy. A bit of top and foredge splash type stains, else fine.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. ### The Skin Gods by Richard Montanari 2007 ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified NEAR FINE: This is the 2007 Edition. The book's cover is full-colour matt. Maybe some minor shelf wear; inside is a nice clean copy, slight colour on the bottom of page edges.## ## The streets of Philadelphia are blistering in the summer heat, the homicide rate is soaring, and the nights belong to the mad. Detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano are prowling the streets with a growing sense of unease. Where next will evil rear its ugly head? ## Their worst fears are confirmed when a series of seemingly unrelated crimes shatter the city's silence. A beautiful secretary was slashed to death in a grimy motel shower. A street hustler is brutally murdered with a chainsaw. Piece by piece, a strange and sickening puzzle presents itself: someone is meticulously recreating Hollywood's most horrifying murder scenes, capturing them on film and inserting the clips into videos ? for an unsuspecting public to find, While Kevin begins furtive investigations of his own, Jessica goes undercover to work the back alleys of Philadelphia, entering a violent world of underground film, pornography and seedy nightclubs, hidden to all but the initiated. Discovered that none of the Actor's victims is as innocent as they appear, the two detectives arrive at a terrifying reality: they are not just chasing a homicide suspect. They are stalking evil itself. ## ## INTERNATIONAL BUYERS, contact me for a shipping quote to your country; FREE shipping is only available within the United Kingdom. ##.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Poor. First Edition. Blue cloth binding with gold print on spine. Covers have some areas where there is a slight variance in color tone. Sound and otherwise unmarked. 226 pages Dust jacket is in Mylar and not price-clipped. .Heavy wear at all edges with missing pieces at tips and spine ends. 6 X 9.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Volume has blue cloth covers with sharp gold print on the spine. 322 pages. Discoloration to the top edge of the pages, foxing on the front edge of the pages, no other apparent defects. No underlining no dogeared pages, no highlighting, no markings, no owner names, binding is tight. Dust jacket is in a clear protected cover; some wear and discoloration at the edges, chipping at the top of the spine, minimal edge and corner wear. A nice first edition copy for its age.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Dust jacket in good condition with wear to edges, especially the top edge. Pictures available upon request.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. ### SWAN SONG by John Galsworthy 1928 -- A Melodic Tale of Endings and Echoes ### ## THIS BOOk: Classified: FINE is the 1931 Edition. The book was published in July 1928, with a new impression in July 1928. The cover is a green cloth with the title and JG Logo in Gold and the title to the spine. Both the endpapers have discoloured, and there are foxing marks on a few page edges; the text, however, is clean. There is NO bumping to the corners, just the base of the spine.## READ ON: We provide images of all our books and maps so you know what you buy. READ ON for more information and details. ## ## In the literary symphony of John Galsworthy's prolific career, Swan Song stands as a poignant crescendo. This novel is the sixth instalment in the Forsyte Chronicles and the third, and perhaps the most resonant, of the A Modern Comedy trilogy.## ## "And the swan, singing before it dies, lets forth its last and sweetest song." ? John Galsworthy. ## ## The Forsyte family saga continues, spanning generations, wealth, and societal shifts, echoes in Swan Song. Here, the indomitable Soames Forsyte, a central figure throughout the series, grapples with time. His memories of old family members linger, their influence woven into the fabric of his existence. Although they may no longer walk the earth, their presence reverberates?a swan song that refuses to fade.## ## Galsworthy's prose dances delicately between nostalgia and introspection. As the characters confront their twilight years, they ponder their personal and societal legacies. The novel's title evokes the haunting beauty of a swan's final song?a farewell that lingers long after the bird has departed.## ## A Symphony of Characters: Within the pages, readers encounter a symphony of characters: the steadfast Soames, the enigmatic Irene, and a chorus of others whose lives intersect and diverge. Their stories intertwine, harmonising the past and present. Galsworthy's deft hand paints their portraits with exquisite detail, capturing the nuances of human frailty and resilience.## ## Swan Song invites us to listen closely?to hear the whispers of love, regret, and longing. It reminds us that every life, like a swan's song, leaves ripples in the waters of existence. As the sun sets on the Forsyte saga, we with an elegy for what was and what might have been.## ## INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ##. No Author signature.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. ### MAID IN WAITING by John Galsworthy 1931 -- A Captivating Tale of Class, Love, and Duty in Early 20th-Century England ### ## THIS BOOk: Classified: FINE is the 1931 Edition. The book was published in 1931. The cover is a green cloth with the title and JG Logo in Gold and the title to the spine. The book is in excellent condition throughout, with No Foxing or discolouring. There is NO bumping to ## In the elegant backdrop of early 20th-century England, John Galsworthy weaves a mesmerising narrative in his novel "Maid in Waiting". This captivating work delves into the complexities of class, love, and duty, intertwining the lives of the aristocratic Forsyte family and their devoted servants.## ## The Forsyte Chronicles: "Maid in Waiting" is the first of three novels that constitute the final volume of the Forsyte Chronicles. Within its pages, we encounter Dinny Cherrell, a woman of grace and determination. Her unwavering desire to protect her family's honour and restore her brother Hubert's reputation drives the story forward. Dinny's loyalty and resilience shine through as the Forsyte family grapples with societal expectations and personal struggles.## ## Dinny Cherrell: A Maid in Waiting: Dinny, the titular character, embodies the spirit of duty and sacrifice. As a maid in waiting, she navigates the delicate balance between her loyalty to the Forsytes and her desires. Her journey is self-discovery as she grapples with love, societal norms, and the weight of family expectations.## ## The Aristocracy and Their Devoted Servants: Galsworthy masterfully contrasts the lives of the aristocracy with those of their servants. The Forsytes move in privileged circles, their lives governed by tradition and reputation. Meanwhile, the servants silently witness their masters' triumphs and tribulations. Dinny's eyes glimpse the hidden struggles and unspoken bonds that bind these two worlds.## ## Social Upheaval and Personal Discovery: Set against a backdrop of social change, "Maid in Waiting" explores themes of identity, honour, and sacrifice. As England grapples with shifting norms and values, Dinny's choices become emblematic of an era in flux. Her journey resonates with readers, inviting us to reflect on our roles and responsibilities.## ## A Timeless Tale: Galsworthy's prose is elegant and evocative, transporting us to a bygone era. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, romance, or family sagas, "Maid in Waiting" promises an enchanting read. Lose yourself in the grandeur of stately homes, the rustle of silk, and the whispered secrets of the heart.## ## INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ##. No Author signature.

Hardcover. Etat : USED FINE. No Jacket. ### THE SILVER SPOON by John Galsworthy 1926 ### ## THIS BOOk: Classified: FINE is the 1926 First Edition. The book was published in 1926. The cover is a green cloth with the title and JG Logo in Gold and the title to the spine. Both the endpapers have discolouring; the text, however, is clean. There is NO bumping to the corners, just the base of the spine.## READ ON: We provide images of all our books and maps so you know what you buy. READ ON for more information and details. ## ## "The Silver Spoon" is the fifth novel in the Forsyte Chronicles, an epic saga penned by John Galsworthy. This captivating series revolves around the moneyed Forsyte family during the decline of the Victorian era. The novel is part of the second trilogy, aptly named "A Modern Comedy", and continues Galsworthy's insightful exploration of the British propertied class in a society undergoing significant change ##. ## Set against a shifting social landscape backdrop, "The Silver Spoon" delves into the Forsyte family's lives, aspirations, and complexities. As they navigate love, ambition, and societal expectations, the characters grapple with their desires, values, and the ever-evolving world around them.## ## 1. Wealth and Class: Galsworthy masterfully dissects the impact of wealth and social status on individuals and their relationships. The silver spoon symbolises privilege, but it also carries burdens and responsibilities. ## 2. Love and Marriage: The novel explores love in romantic, familial, and platonic forms. Marriages are alliances and emotional bonds; characters must negotiate their desires within these unions.## ## 3. Change and Tradition: As the Victorian era gives way to modernity, traditions clash with progress. The Forsytes grapple with adapting to new norms while preserving their legacy. ## Characters: - Jon Forsyte: Jon's central character embodies the tensions between tradition and change. His pursuit of love and happiness challenges societal norms. - Irene: Jon's wife, Irene, grapples with her desires and the constraints placed upon her as a woman. - Soames Forsyte: Jon's cousin, Soames, epitomises the old guard?a man bound by convention and property. ## ## "The Silver Spoon" adds depth to the Forsyte Chronicles, weaving together themes of love, ambition, and societal shifts. Galsworthy's prose captures the nuances of human emotions and the complexities of a world in transition.## ## INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ##. No Author signature.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. London, England: William Heinemann Ltd., 1929. First edition. 8vo., 7 1/2 x 5 inches: pp. xviii, 1088. Quarter-bound in dark-green morocco over light green-on-tan marbled boards, single-ruled in gilt. Five raised bands (six panels) to spine, with gilt lettering: Title, Author, Date. Fold-out genealogy chart of Forsyte family at front. Rubbing to extremities and a few rubbed spots to leather. Improperly cut pages, pgs. 781-784. Text is unmarked. Binding tight. Solid, bright copy.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Red cloth boards with gold lettering on the spine. Binding is starting to loosen with two free pages. No markings to text with an inscription inside the front cover. First edition. "Boots Booklovers Library" sticker on front cover.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Published by William Heinemann of London in 1988. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book condition: Near Fine. Red cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Very Good. Price unclipped. There are some marks to the inside flap of the jacket. See photograph. Dims: 240mm x 160mm x 23mm. 224 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Published by William Heinemann of London in 1973. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book condition: Good. Light blue cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Good. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 203mm x 144mm x 31mm. 312 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Published by William Heinmann of London in 1987. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book condition: Good to Very Good. Blue cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Very Good. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 240mm x 160mm x 38mm. 416 pages.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Published by William Heinemann of London in 1993. Soft cover, so no Dust Jacket. Book condition: Very Good. Both cover and inside pages are in good order. See photograph. Dims: 245mm x 190mm x 17mm. 256 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Published by Heinemann of London in 1985. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book condition: Near Fine. Black cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Former owner of the book has written their name and dated the book in black ink. Dust Jacket condition: Very Good. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 240mm x 160mm x 35mm. 378 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Published by William Heinemann Limited of London in 1995. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book condition: Near Fine. Red cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Very Good. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 240mm x 160mm x 40mm. 441 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition Thus. William Heinemann Ltd., London, England, U.K. , 1984. Fourth (4th) Printing of the First (1st) Edition thus. The four volumes making up this work (The Jewel in the Crown, The Day of the Scorpion, The Towers of Silence, and A Division of Spoils) first appeared separately from 1968 to 1975. This consolidated version had its first printing in 1976. Near Fine in a Fine Dust Jacket. The Text Block is clean, white (except for fore-ends of the first half of the book), tight, straight and square, with no markings of any kind. The Binding is full blue-gray cloth with bright gilt title, etc., to spine, unmarked white endpapers and all corners square and sharp. The pictorial Dust Jacket is bright, fully intact with the original price (£12.95) intact on the front flap, and flawless but for the slightest wear at the head of the spine. See photos. 1,926 pages. 6 1/2" x 9 3/8" x 2 1/2". A grand historical novel, the Quartet treats the last years of the British Empire in India, from 1942, as World War Two raged, to the independence of India in 1947. The work was the basis for the 1984 14-episode mini-series entitled The Jewel in the Crown and produced by Granada Television. NOTE: This is a heavy book, weighing 1,575 grams / 3 lb., 8 oz., and will require extra postage for international shipment or expedited delivery. ISBN 10: 0434681121 / ISBN 13: 9780434681129.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Published by William Heinemann of London in 1968. Hardcover. 1st edition. Book condition: Very Good. Dark brown cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Good. Price unclipped. Jacket shows signs of wear to the edges. See photograph. Dims: 220mm x 145mm x 28mm. 304 pages. Author was the Great Granddaughter of Charles Dickens.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Good. A 608 page work with an index and three tables tracing family trees at the rear of the work. The cover of the work is red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Page tops are the same color as the cover. Just a slight trace of wear at the head and tail of the spine and at corners of the cover. Interior appears clean, fresh, tight and bright. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. The dust jacket has some chipping at the tail of the spine and a small triangle piece was torn out but someone has scotch taped it back in place. There is some chipping at the head of the spine and wear and chipping on the top and bottom of the dust jacket. Available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box!

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Published by William Heinemann of London in 2008. Hardcover. 1st edition, 1st impression. See inside number sequence "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2." Book condition: Near Fine. Black cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Very Good. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 225mm x 145mm x 29mm. 288 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Minor to moderate wear to cover. Binding tight, pages clean but age toned. No dust jacket. Pictures available upon request.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition - first printing. Book is clean and tight. No dust jacket. Blue boards with gilt lettering on spine. 515 pages. Previous owner bookplate on inside frontispiece. 8 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 160 pages, volume itself has blue cloth covers with sharp silver lettering on the spine. There is wear at the bottom of the book cover and a touch of wear at the top of the book cover. There is a remainder mark at the top of the book pages. Interior of book is clean & binding is tight. No underlining, no highlighting, no bookplates, no owner names, not ex-libris, no folded or dogeared pages, no smudges. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. All in all, a quite presentable copy; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed!

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Published by William Heinemann of London in 2017. Hardcover. 1st edition, 1st impression. See inside number sequence "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2." Book condition: Near Fine. Black cloth boards with white titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Near Fine. Price unclipped. See photograph. Dims: 240mm x 160mm x 32mm. 336 pages. #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs steps beyond her classic Temperance Brennan series in a new standalone thriller?featuring a smart, tough, talented heroine whose thirst for justice stems from her own dark past. Meet Sunday Night, a woman with physical and psychological scars, and a killer instinct. . . . Sunnie has spent years running from her past, burying secrets and building a life in which she needs no one and feels nothing. But a girl has gone missing, lost in the chaos of a bomb explosion, and the family needs Sunnie's help. Is the girl dead? Did someone take her? If she is out there, why doesn't she want to be found? It's time for Sunnie to face her own demons?because they just might lead her to the truth about what really happened all those years ago.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Like New, May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Dust Jacket. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. Shelden Reveals George Orwell As A Lively, Engaging Literary Personality With An Extraordinary Experience Of History. He Restores A Sense Of Drama And Passion To This Writer's Life And Shows Him To Be A Captivating Character Struggling Against Great Turmoil.

Cloth. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Reprint. Hardcover. Margaret. Countess of Jersey by Violet Powell. When Margaret Leith, later Countess of Jersey, was three years old she was introduced to the aged Duke of Wellington, a first step in a lifetim of friendships with famous men. As the wife of the owner of beautiful Osterley Park, nine miles from London, she was in a position to hold a salon that was crowded with literary and political lions. Joseph Chamberlain and Kitchener being among her visitors and correspondents. Margaret Jersey's travels also included a stay in Berlin, when an interview with Bismark was not without ominous overtones. After a tour of India she wrote an article on religion which caused Queen Victoria to seek her acquaintance. The Victoria League's continuing work for Commonwealth friendship owes much to the energy and good sense of Lady Jersey, its first president. 16 pages of Illustrations. 196 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.).