Byng george (78 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Fair. 1904. KelKel Edition. 297 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Thumb-marking present. Water staining to rear pastedown. Brown staining to pages throughout. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Cracking to gutters, with exposed netting. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible crushing to spine ends. Some tanning to spine and edges. Light marks to boards. Binding is somewhat shaky, but pages remain intact.…

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

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

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

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Very good. - sc A 7-7/8 inch high by 6-7/8 inch wide oval mezzotint portrait of the 1st Viscount Torrington, mounted with glue from the verso on 7-7/8 inch high by 6-7/8 inch wide rectangular heavy cream paper stock. Though cropped & mounted, the mezzotint is in very good condition. British Admiral and Statesman, George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington (1668-1733) served as First Lord of the Admiralty under King George II. He began his naval career as a King's Letter Boy and, as a Lieutenant in 1683 shipped for the East Indies. A supporter of William III, Prince of Orange, he played a crucial part in the Revolution of 1688 which brought about the ascension of William to the throne of England. As commander of the ship "Nassau", he took part in the capture of the French Fleet at Vigo in 1702 and was soon after promoted to Vice-Admiral. He received a knighthood for his part in the Battle of Malaga. Promoted to full admiral in 1708, he fought against the Jacobite uprising and commanded the fleet which routed the Spanish at the Battle of Cape Passaro. He was rewarded for this latter feat with the full power to negotiate, on England's behalf, with the Princes and states of Italy. His role in assisting the Germans in taking Messina and destroying the remaining Spanish fleet was highly rewarded. He was made rear-admiral of Great Britain, member of the privy council, and became Baron Byng of Southill in Bedford and 1st Viscount Torrington of Devon. Made a Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1725, he was named First Lord of the Admiralty by King George II in 1727. In this capacity he established the Royal Naval College at Portsmouth. …

Fine large format paperback; illustrated, 94 pages.

Condizione: New. In.

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

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. With Maps, Charts and Illustrations. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 297 pages. There is gilt on the spine and decoration on the front cover. Tipped in prize plate on the front inner board and a few stamp marks on the early pages, as well as on the block of the book. Frontispiece. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and a touch edge worn. There are minor marks on the block of the book. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The text is legible. The binding has neatly been repaired. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Condizione: New. In.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. hardback, 8vo, xvi,297,(2)pp, 25 maps, charts and illustrations, edges browning, some foxing on prelims, owner's bookplate, inner hinges slightly cracked, blue cloth gilt, frayed at top of spine, Good condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: VG. First Edition. History and lore of the famous and dangerous tem mile long sand bank of the coast of Kent in southern England. With maps, charts and illustrations. Bound in original gilt-titled blue cloth, somewhat faded and worn at extremities. Missing rear endpaper. 297 pp.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. Hardback, blue cloth, gilt titles to spine and front board. xvi, 297pp. Frontis. With maps, charts and illustrations. The "Kelkel" Edition. Binding a little marked and worn to extremities. Private ownership. (p1).

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. An original antique portrait, printed in 1840. Mounted (matted) and ready to frame. This portrait of John Bowring was engraved by W Holl from a painting by George Hayter with Byng's facsimile signature underneath. George Byng, DL, JP (17 May 1764 - 10 January 1847), of Wrotham Park, Hertfordshire, was a British Whig politician. George Hayter (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. 265 + 373 + 414pp + indexes. Still well bound.9 x 6.5 inch. Interiors in nice clean condition. Some edges still uncut, a couple have been badly cut with tears (without loss). Some minor staining to boards. Printed 1930-32. Overweight set - Weighs 2.5 Kg, Additional P&P may be requested for overseas shipment. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - ''Memorials of the Goodwin Sands: And Their Surroundings, Legendary and Historical'' is a book written by George Byng Gattie and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive account of the Goodwin Sands, a treacherous stretch of sandbanks off the coast of Kent, England, and the many legends and historical events associated with them. The author explores the myths and legends surrounding the Sands, including stories of sea monsters, mermaids, and ghost ships. He also delves into the historical significance of the area, which has been the site of numerous shipwrecks and naval battles over the centuries. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, as well as illustrations and photographs of the area. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in maritime history, folklore, or the natural world.''This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Complete with all illustrations. Gilt titling on boards bright with slight nicks to spine ends, Lean to page block. inner hinges starting, but otherwise sound. Original ownerâÂÂs name stylishly to FEP. No jacket. All proceeds of sale go to LOROS, a Hospice Charity serving Leicestershire and Rutland.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating book tells the history and legends surrounding the Goodwin Sands, a treacherous sandbank off the coast of Kent, England. With fascinating details about shipwrecks, ghosts, and more, this book is a must-read for those interested in maritime history and the supernatural.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. For centuries, the Goodwin Sands have been infamous as a treacherous graveyard for countless ships and sailors. This book delves into the history and legends surrounding this enigmatic region off the coast of Kent, exploring its geographical features, historical accounts of its formation, and the many shipwrecks that have occurred there. The author meticulously examines historical records and presents various theories about the Sands' origins, including their possible existence as a once-fertile island. The book also discusses the Downs, a sheltered anchorage protected by the Sands, and its role as a battleground for naval conflicts throughout history. Readers will encounter fascinating details about the Hovellers, the brave individuals who risked their lives to rescue shipwreck victims, and the various attempts to build lighthouses and beacons on the shifting sands. The book concludes with a poignant reflection on the enduring legacy of the Goodwin Sands, a place where countless lives have been lost and where the sea continues to hold secrets and untold stories. 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. …

Condizione: New. Klappentext Memorials of the Goodwin Sands: And Their Surroundings, Legendary and Historical is a book written by George Byng Gattie and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive account of the Goodwin Sands, a treacherous stretc.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 'Kelkel' edition (1st ed., 1890). Frontispiece, xvi, 297, [1] pp; illus. Original cloth. Very Good.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. A splendid engraved antique portrait, circa 1860. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. Attractive and decorative.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. A splendid engraved portrait, printed in circa 1860. Mounted and ready to frame. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase an attractive and decorative engraved portrait.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. A splendid antique engraved portrait. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. Attractive and decorative.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. A splendid original antique engraved portrait . Mounted (matted) and ready to frame . Very good condition. Attrractive and decorative. Printed circa 1860.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. A fine original engraved portrait in an oval frame mounted and ready to frame. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent personage. George Byng, Viscount Torrington, English sailor.