Acland hw (8 risultati)

Condizione: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Backstrip scuffed and torn. Binding torn on the inside covers. Half title repaired with white tape. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN.…

This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. 8vo. Blue cloth. Gilt design on front cover. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Frontispiece and tissue guard. Writing on first inside page. Internally clean. Tightly bound. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. HARDBACK, black cloth with gilt lettering on faded spine, covers lightly used, head, tail and corners lightly bumped and rubbed. fine internally. folding map at rear. Please contact me for photographs or further information if required.

Brown morocco-grain cloth, gilt cover-title, 4to, 29 cm, 172 pp, 5 leaves of plates, large folding frontispiece map (expert repairs to map folds), 2 other maps (1 folding), and large folding diagram at end (all colour-lithographed), tables Clary 1535: "Acland records 317 cases of cholera in Oxford during the epidemic, the third within 25 years. The book deals with 'the mode of invasion of the epidemic and its treatment, an account of the sanitary arrangements adopted at Oxford, and suggestions for the future. Acland was fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, physician to the Radcliffe Infirmary, Radcliffe librarian, and Dr. Lee's reader in anatomy at the University. Acland assumed a leading role as consulting physician and did much to control the outbreak at its height. In the 1854 epidemic he concluded that cholera had spread as a result of sewage which at this time was still regularly pumped into the Cherwell and Isis rivers. Aclands's studies (and this book) later led to much improvement of water supply and sanitation in Oxford and the surrounding area. In 1857, he was appointed Oxford's nineteenth Regius Professor of Medicine, "and in many ways was the most distinguished in the list" (Osler). This copy is inscribed to: "Miss Hughes, who took charge of the Field of Observation, from her faithful friend and servant the Author." It is thought the presentee was the Anglican nun Mother Marian Rebecca Hughes (1817-1912) who in 1841, was reputedly the first woman to take religious vows in theChurch of England since the Reformation. Author's presentation inscription on half-title, bookplate of the physician and book collector Bent Einer Juel-Jensen (with his 1963 dated signature on recto of free endpaper and a loosely inserted page of notes in his hand). Expert repairs to backstrip and to frontispiece map folds, otherwise Very Good.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1894 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 63 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: 63 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. 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 1894. 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: : - 61, 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. 61 61.…

From the original edition 1859 with additions. Frontis., photo plate of the authors, large folding ground plan of the museum. Handmade paper, pp.112, orig. parchment-backed cloth, slightly worn. The best edition being the only one to include Ruskin's letters. Rare. Size: 4to.