bindon parva de birmingham george (6 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 3rd Edition. Light green with black letters and design faded spine, clean unmarked interior.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Birmingham, George A. (pseudonym of James Owen Hannay). Bindon Parva. Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company Publishers, [1925]. First U.S. edition. With twelve-page "Preface to American Readers" not found in the U.K. edition. Octavo, pp. [1-22] 23-319 [320: blank]. Original dark brown cloth, front and spine panels stamped in pistachio green. Small violet ownership rubber stamp on front free endpaper. A fine copy in very good pictorial dust jacket. The U.S. edition is scarcer (and arguably better looking) than the Mills & Boon U.K. edition, which quickly went through at least three printings. #1781. $100. The first of these thirteen loosely-linked stories establishes the narrative frame: an architect is called in to do some restoration work on a small Norman church in Bindon Parva, a fictional small village in Dorset on the south coast of England. Normally, his partner, Darrell, would handle the ecclesiastical jobs -- with great relish -- but he is in bed with influenza. The other partner (our narrator) does "secular" work and regards spiritual matters of any kind, let alone the weirdly supernatural, as best confined between the covers of the Bible. It's this mildly skeptical perspective that provides the perfect dramatic foil for the ensuing stories. These are narrated by the church's Anglican vicar, Sylvester Maturin, who has become so receptive to mystical forces that he is practically a ghost himself -- hardly ever eating or bathing, not from penitential discipline but from sheer lack of interest. In the first story, the architect awakes early one morning and sees Maturin (a name to conjure with, surely, when it comes to supernatural fiction!) saying Mass by himself -- or so one would have thought in a church empty but for the eavesdropping architect. But when Maturin serves the Eucharist the architect sees the chalice passing hands down a line of invisible kneeling communicants. The ensuing stories gradually reveal that Maturin is in touch with the spirits of many of the former vicars of this church, and he tells their stories as they have been told to him. These tales all concern religious themes and forces, naturally (or supernaturally), but most are only marginally "supernatural" in the usual sense of that term as a literary genre. The first story is indisputably weird, though, and quite atmospheric. The contrast of the two narrators gives a piquancy to the writing. Two other short ecclesiastical ghost stories, told to the author after the publication of the English edition, are related by him in the author's preface. The material in general is very pleasantly and professionally told. The author handles weighty matters with a light touch.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 334. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1925 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 334.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1926 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 266 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 266.

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 1926. 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: - 266, 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. 266.

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 1925. 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, Vol: - , Pages: - 334, 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. 334.