april 1894 (27 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Publisher's original black buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, dulled gilt top edge. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (vi), 237 pp. Small white name plate inside 'Alpea Gibson' repeated 'Gibsons' to the front free end paper, spine sun faded. Member of the P.B.F.A. STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an investigation by a joint board, the Massachusetts Metropolitan Park Commission, and the Massachusetts State Board of Health, into the condition of the Charles River in 1893. The Charles River had become so polluted by industrial waste and sewage that it had become a nuisance to the people of Boston and Cambridge. The authors consider the history of the river and its changing uses to propose a plan to dam the river, creating a permanent water level and a new water park for the citizens of Boston and Cambridge. The authors explore the benefits and drawbacks of the plan, weighing the needs of commerce against the needs of recreation and public health. They discuss the history of other similar water parks, particularly the Alster Basin in Hamburg, and compare the conditions of the two rivers. The book concludes with a series of appendices detailing the authors' research and data. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Charles River, the history of urban planning, or the history of environmentalism. It is also a fascinating look at a fascinating project that helped to create one of the most beautiful and beloved urban parks in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 304 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Light foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends, rubbing to the edges, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. RUSSIAN & SOVIET HISTORY.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Take a fascinating journey to the wild and untamed Trinidad of the past, where biologist and naturalist John Jeremiah Quelch invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of the island's flora and fauna. This book, written in the late 19th century and drawn from the naturalist's extensive field research, stands as an invaluable reference for herpetology enthusiasts, and even everyday readers with an interest in the natural world. Discover Trinidad's ecological past in vivid and compelling detail, with the author's careful observations of the species that inhabited this unique and diverse ecosystem. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black cloth, blocked and lettered silver back, red paper sides, black paper end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Khrushchev ruled from 1953 to 1964 when Leonid Brezhnev, a Red Army Major General and President of the Soviet Union from 1960 to 1964 (during Khrushchev's own rule) came to power in 1964 after a bloodless palace coup against Khrushchev, just 11 years after Stalin died. Contains (xiii), 423 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Light spotting to the top page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top of the spine, not price clipped, red spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. RUSSIAN & SOVIET HISTORY.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book illustrates the challenges faced by women in the 19th century, providing a unique perspective on urban America in the wake of the Civil War. The author reveals the social and economic forces that shaped women's lives during this period of rapid change. The book delves into the female experience in the bustling metropolis of Philadelphia, exploring themes of class, race, and gender. Through the stories of working women, the author sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of women as they navigated a society in transition. This book offers valuable insights into the historical experiences of women, illuminating their resilience and strength in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Fourth revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 533 printed pages of text with frontispiece and 16 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Pages 211-212 with pen line to margins, dusty page edges, spine slightly darkened and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive exploration of astronomy, from ancient stargazing to the latest discoveries about the universe. The author traces the development of astronomical theories and instruments through history, delving into the celestial phenomena that have fascinated humans since the beginning of time. Through accessible explanations and engaging anecdotes, the book illuminates the fundamentals of astrophysics, the mysteries of the cosmos, and the scientific breakthroughs that have expanded our understanding of the universe. The author, an accomplished astronomer and educator, brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for unraveling the secrets of the night sky, inviting readers on an enthralling journey through the vast expanse that lies beyond our world. The book encapsulates the profound significance of astronomy, not only as a scientific discipline but also as a cultural and philosophical pursuit that has shaped humanity's perception of its place in the cosmos. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1895, explores the latest scientific discoveries and theories of the time, covering a wide range of topics including astronomy, geology, chemistry, meteorology, sound, and botany. The author presents a comprehensive overview of the state of scientific knowledge in the late 19th century, discussing key developments and controversies, and examining the implications of emerging ideas for our understanding of the natural world. From the nature of gases and the composition of the atmosphere to the evolution of species and the origins of life, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual landscape of a pivotal era in scientific history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the consequences of tuberculosis, a disease that ravages both humans and livestock with its myriad forms. Tuberculosis rampages through communities, contributing to one in four fatalities and wreaking havoc on cattle herds. The recent discovery of the bacterial source of the disease has unveiled crucial insights into its nature and transmission. Delving into the history of tuberculosis, the author underscores its ancient roots and devastating impact throughout the ages. Using meticulous research, the book highlights the interconnectedness between animal and human tuberculosis, underscoring the risks of consuming meat and milk from affected animals. The author emphasizes the pressing need for vigilant measures such as tuberculin testing to curb the spread of this relentless disease. This book serves as a clarion call for a proactive approach to combating tuberculosis, offering essential knowledge for safeguarding both public health and the well-being of our animal companions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½. Contains (vii)-1, 256 printed pages of text with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates including the frontispiece by Rowland Hilder, lovely large chapter headings, folding black and white map. Very Light foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends, light rubbing to the corners, not price clipped, 8/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original taupe buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Contains 284 printed pages of text with 2 monochrome plates and 4 facsimiles. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 12s 6d. Original Maggs Bros. Ltd., invoice from 2001 loosely enclosed. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt lettering on brown leather label and to the front cover, top edge gilt, deckle fore and lower page edges. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. When he was young, Guthrie had been a friend of Robert Louis Stevenson, and published, in 1914, an appreciation of "Cummy," Stevenson's nurse. Hand written number 142 of an Edition limited to 500 copies, originally consisted of a series of articles which appeared in the Juridical Review, and, owing to the lamented death of Lord Guthrie in April 28th, 1920, is now issued without the benefit of his personal supervision. SIGNED 'M. A. Green,' Chairwoman, W. Green & Son, Ltd., Edinburgh, August 1920. Contains frontispiece, (iv), 72 printed pages of text with 16 monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Slight soiling to the pale covers and in Very Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter cream cloth covers, maroon title and author lettering to the spine, red cloth covered boards, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 397 printed pages of text. Foxing to the uncut page edges, spine age darkened and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 2 other titles from this series. From the private library of William Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'William Leigh'. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter cream cloth covers, blue title and author lettering to the spine, blue cloth covered boards, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xii] 431 printed pages of text. Foxing to the uncut page edges, spine age darkened and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 2 other titles from this series. From the private library of William Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'William Leigh'. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter cream cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine, brown cloth covered boards, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [x] 387 printed pages of text. Foxing to the uncut page edges, spine age darkened, surface marks to the front board and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 2 other titles from this series. From the private library of William Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'William Leigh'. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

First thus edition illustrated by Rowland Hilder hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, gilt title, author lettering and ship vignette to the spine, black and blue illustration to the front cover, top edge gilt, colour illustrated end papers. Gilt embossed coat of arms of 'Wyggeston Grammar School For Girls, Leicester' to the front cover. Large octavo. 9¼'' x 7''. Contains 290 printed pages of text with 12 full-page mounted colour plates including the frontispiece by Rowland Hilder, lovely large chapter headings, large folding black and white map. Wyggeston Grammar School For Girls, Leicester prize bookplate inside, small bump to the top front corner and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper or slip case, blue and white R. L. Stevenson copyright ticket to the rear paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A. STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

Hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. In Hebrew. 114 pages. 190 x 143 mm. Title page is in Hebrew and Russian. WorldCat: Libraries worldwide that own item: 3. Pages are browned and brittle. New hardcover binding by a master bookbinder. Isaac Rumsch was a russian teacher and Hebrew author, born in the village of Zezemer,Wilnius District, April 6, 1822; died in 1894. At the age nine he went to Wilna, where he studied the Talmud in the yeshiva of his brother Joseph Rumsch, and then at the yeshiva of Rabbi Mordecai Melzer. He then studied the Bible and Hebrew grammar secretly and acquired a knowledge of German and other secular subjects. He planned to go to Germany to obtain a scientific education but his relatives thwarted this because they did not approve of such studies. When in 1853 the Russian government opened public schools to Jewish children in the Vilnius district, he, together with his friend Judah Loeb Gordon, was appointed a teacher in the school of Ponevyezh. Among other works, Rumsch was the author of: "Kur 'Oni" (Wilna, 1861; printed at the expense of the Russian government), a free Hebrew translation of "Robinson Crusoe" from the German of Rauch; "Kin'at Sifre Kodesh" (Vilnius 1873), critical glosses on L. Mandelstamm's Russian translation of the Psalms, together with notes on some of them; "Shillumat Resha'im," a story of Jewish life, and "Hatikat Bad" a Hebrew novel (Vilnius 1875); "Megillat Ester ha-Sheniyah" (Vilnius 1883), a historical novel of Esther or Esterka, the favorite of the Polish king Casimir the Great, in Hebrew based on the German; "Bat-Hayil," a historical novel of Jewish life in Spain in the fourteenth century, freely translated from Philippson and published in "Ha-Asif," 1889, v. 1-47. He contributed also many articles to "Ha-Karmel" and "Ha-Meliz" and left in manuscript some Hebrew stories and notes on the Bible.

23 x 15 cm. Ca. 2500 S. ISBN: Keine. OHLn. / Orginal halfcloth. // Ganzleinen. No jacket. Guter Zustand / Good condition. Bibliotheksstempel. Geringfügige Läsren. Schöner fester Buchblock. Selten. 1. Auflage. Sprache: de. * Versandfertig innerhalb von 20 Stunden! EL5. (Zeit). Jpg.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 16/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION.

Utilitarian flexible binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title lettering and small de Havilland silhouette to the front cover, silver title lettering to the spine. 4to 11½'' x 9¼''. The de Havilland Goblin, originally designated as the Halford H-1, is an early turbojet engine designed by Frank Halford and built by de Havilland. The Goblin was the second British jet engine to fly, after the Power Jets W.1, and the first to pass a type test and receive a type certificate issued for an aircraft propulsion turbine. Contents and monochrome illustrations [some fold-out] and photographs appear at the beginning of each chapter. The last three pages have uneven rippling to the paper, otherwise in Very Good clean condition. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. AEROPLANES.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bronze cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, black lettering and maritime illustration to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. A short novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson and his stepson Lloyd Osbourne which was published the year Stevenson died. Contains pp. 237 + [20pp publisher's catalogue dated August 1894]. Folded two page hand written letter from Lloyd Osbourne held inside four mounted corners to the front free end paper, probably to his literary agent. Dated February 8th 1909 'My dear Collis?, I am sending you today, under cover, two more stories. 'Bonesay', must not be published in England until August 15th, nor 'Welfare Wicks' before June 1st. 'Bonesay' fits to an exact length, 15,000 words, it is divided nicely into 3 parts, each of 5000. Why not try one of the 'Worriers Wreckers'? in the 'Queen' or '?' or 'The Sphere', might also consider it as a 3 part series. I shall send you another story in a few days. Ever sincerely yours Lloyd Osbourne', p.s. A smart sub-editor could easily alter 'Bonesay' so as to make the few and ? English, you might suggest this L. O.' Arrival and Received stamp to the top of the letter, the literary agent has ticked positive appropriate points in red across the letter. Ink name to the front free end paper, small bumps to the lower corners and in Very Good clean and smart condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. STEVENSON, Robert Louis.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. In Hebrew. (2), 180 pages. 215 x 150 mm. The story of a despairing young poet whose entire life is a struggle between his ideals and the perfect love the fails to materialize, the tragic struggle over an idealism he holds, between romanticism and positivism, between art and life. This novel was, at the time, a great innovation in European literature and influenced Rilke, Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse and S.Y. Agnon. Jens Peter Jacobsen was a Danish novelist, poet, and scientist, in Denmark often just written as "J. P. Jacobsen". He began the naturalist movement in Danish literature and was a part of the Modern Breakthrough. Jacobsen was born in, the eldest of the five children of a prosperous merchant. He went to school in Copenhagen and was a student at the University of Copenhagen in 1868. As a boy, he showed a remarkable talent for science, in particular botany. In 1870, although he was already secretly writing poetry, Jacobsen adopted botany as a profession. He was sent by a scientific body in Copenhagen to report on the flora of the islands of Anholt and Læsø. Around this time, the discoveries of Charles Darwin began to fascinate him. Realizing that the work of Darwin was not well known in Denmark, he translated The Origin of Species and The Descent of Man into Danish. When still young, Jacobsen was struck by tuberculosis which eventually ended his life. His illness prompted travels to southern Europe, cut him off from scientific investigation, and drove him to literature. He met the famous critic Georg Brandes, who was struck by his powers of expression, and under his influence, in the spring of 1873, Jacobsen began his great historical romance, Marie Grubbe. Jacobsen was an atheist. Jacobsen's canon consists of two novels, seven short stories, and one posthumous volume of poetry - small, but enough to place him as one of the most influential Danish writers. The historical novel Fru Marie Grubbe (1876, Eng. transl.: Marie Grubbe. A Lady of the Seventeenth Century 1917) is the first Danish treatment of a woman as a sexual creature. Based upon the life of a 17th-century Danish noblewoman, it charts her downfall from a member of the royal family to the wife of a ferryman, as a result of her desire for an independent and satisfying erotic life. In many ways the books anticipates the themes of D. H. Lawrence. Jacobsen's second novel Niels Lyhne (1880) traces the fate of an atheist in a merciless world: his lack of faith is "tested" by tragedies and personal crises until he dies in war, disillusioned but unrepentant. Jacobsen's short stories are collected in Mogens og andre Noveller (1882, translated as Mogen and Other Tales, 1921, and Mogens and Other Stories, 1994). Among them is Mogens (1872, his official debut), the tale of a young dreamer and his maturing during love, sorrow and new hope of love. Et Skud i Taagen (A Shot in the Fog) is a Poe-inspired tale of the sterility of hatred and revenge. Pesten i Bergamo (The Plague of Bergamo) shows people clinging to religion even when tempted to be "free men". Fru Fønss (1882) is a sad story about a widow's tragic break with her egoistic children when she wants to remarry. Mogens og andre Noveller and Niels Lyhne were both highly praised by Rainer Maria Rilke in his letters to Franz Xaver Kappus, translated as Letters to a Young Poet. The poems of Jacobsen are more influenced by late romanticism than his prose. Many of them are wistful, dreamy and melancholic but also naturalistic. Most important is the great obscure poem Arabesque to a Hand-drawing by Michel Angelo (about 1875) the idea of which seems to be that art is going to replace immortality as the meaning of life. They significantly inspired the Danish symbolist poetry of the 1890s. , , , ,