Cross robert surtees handley (14 risultati)

HARD BACK RED. Condizione: GOOD. general wear to cover and spine. vivd gold gilt lettering to spine. discoloring to spine. light wear to endpapers. pencil writing to top right of first endpage. light deckeling to edges. pages are very clean. colored illustrations. DATE PUBLISHED: 1924 EDITION: 189. ARMOUR G. D. (illustratore). …

Condizione: Very Good. 8 pages, with UK list of books. This is an original article separated from an issue of The Book & Magazine Collector publication. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 21 cms. Category: Book & Magazine Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. No dustjacket Corners and spine ends a touch rubbed with a small and faint white stain to the lower edge of the spine. Seventy woodcuts and thirteen coloured illustrations by John Leech. 541 pages. An unforgettable portrait of English county life, and of the hunting fraternity, originally published in 1858. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

Half Calf - Marbled Boards. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. 1858 First Bound Edition. Size Octavo, 8.5" x 5.25", 412 pages. Contemporary binding of bron calf over marbled boards, five raised bands to the spine with gilt title on red morocco label in the second and gilt decoration in the remaining compartments, marbled page edges, pastedowns and endpapers. Condition good, front hinge cracked through, cover weak, threads showing, spine backstrip is starting to come away from the top, pages slightly toned, hardly any foxing though, plates clean. Lacks plate opp page 230. Contains 12 of 13 hand coloured full page plates by John Leech, plus numerous line illustrations in the text. John Leech (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. This book is bound in red boards with bright gilt letters + horseman on the front cover & faded gilt letters on the spine. There is light wear on the spine tips & cover corners with light fading to the spine & age darkening on both covers. The contents are clean, bright & unmarked. 22 of 22 colour plates + frontispiece all with tissue guards-all fine. States: "Printed in 1908".…

Cloth. Condizione: Good Only. First edition. Phiz's illustrations bring the humorous adventures of hunting fanatic Thomas Scott to life in this first edition Novelist and sporting writers Robert Smith Surtees tells the story of fox hunting obsessive Thomas Scott in this comic tale. A first edition of this work, with eight delightful plates by Victorian illustrator Halbot Knight Browne, better known by his pen name, Phiz. Collated and complete. Surtees wrote several hunting novels across his lifetime, and his best remembered for his character Jorrocks, a tasteless but good-natured cockney grocer. Binder's sticker to the front pastedown. From 'Paton & Ritchie Booksellers & Stationers. 81 Princes Streets. Edinburgh.' Prior owner's Ink inscription to recto of front endpaper. 'Maylich Baulles. Letters on hound'. Two pages of contemporary publisher's adverts to the rear. In the publisher's original red cloth binding with gilt horse to the front board. Externally, a little worn. Rubbed to both boards and a little soiled to the front board. Rubbed to the spine with two chips in the cloth. Bumped to the head and tail of the spine with a small closed tear at tail of the spine. Front hinge starting and tender, rear hinge starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound except for the first and last few pages which are tender. Frontispiece is disbound but present. Aside from a tea stain to the half title, pages are a little age-toned but clean throughout. Good Only. Phiz; [Hablot Knight Browne] (illustratore). book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. VERY GOOD First Edition (1908) of this compilation, in beautiful crimson cloth with pictorial blindstamp, with gilt designs and lettering. A very nice copy with only minor wear on crimson cloth. Square and tight, very crisp and clean interiors, all illustrations as-new. Unmarked but for gift inscription (association copy signed by James McDiarmid of McDiarmid Lumber of Winnipeg). 8" x 10", 215 pages, tipped-in frontispiece and 24 additional tipped-in illustrations, all with tissue-guards on on grey cards - by artist G. Denholm Armour.…

Hardcover, fine binding. Condizione: Near Fine. Illustrated by John Leech, H K Browne et al. This book is attractively bound in half maroon leather to spine and corners with red water marked cloth to the remaining board, the binding is generally in a very good condition, banded spine with gilt decoration within the panels, title in gilt, minor rubbing to extreme edges, slight fading to front cloth on the board, single line detail to front, rear and corners, top edge gold, closed page edges signs of normal soiling, marbled endpapers in pastel colours, , inscription neatly written on page following front endpaper 'E F Talbot Pourouly (the last name is difficult to decypher) , Christmas 1908 from JS-- (not decypherable) '. 24 Superb Engravings on Steel, hand coloured and tissue protected. The frontispiece is an engraving 'Simon Heavyside and his Hounds' the adjacent Title Page is embellished with a vignette hunting scene similarly hand coloured. The illustrations are stikingly distinctive, the colours used are still bright, fresh and clean and not affected by marks for foxing. Throughout the book other black and white engravings appear in the text, viii, 405 pages. All plates present. A brilliant glimpse of the lives and pastimes enjoyed by rich landowners, gentry and their servants in Victorian times, full of character and humour. A superb gift for those who enjoy the writings of Surtees and the art that goes with his work.…

Hard Back. Condizione: Good. 6 1/4" x 9" Approx. undated (circa 1885 )preface dated 1852 ,adverts at rear dated1885 ,contains 408 pages + 16 pages of publishers adverts at rear, + 13 full page HAND COLOURED illustrations by JOHN LEECH, still with protective papers , & 89 b/w ills. in the text.+ a colour ill. in centre of title page . Binding good/very good, rebound in red using the original red front/spine embossed in black & gilt inc dogs / horse / titles (rubbed) with new endpages , contents good & tight with only minor staining, IMPORTANT NOTE,::: MANY DEALERS STATE "1st. ED.1852 PREFACE" ,THEN STATE BY AUTHOR of "HADLEY CROSS (pub1854) "ASK MAMA" (pub1858 ),"MR. FACEY ect."1865 evan "HILLINGDON HALL" (pub 1880?????????????????). John Leech (illustratore).…

Half-Leather. Condizione: Good. Corners bumped, spine ends chipped, marbled boards rubbed and scratched, front hinge cracked, some discolouration and light staining to closed edges, occasional spot and smudge mark to page edges, else pp clean and tidy, some lovely coloured plates. Size: 8vo. Leech, John (illustratore). …

Full Calf. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. xi, 412 pp. Full calf. Raised bands to spine with decorative gilt devices and maroon & brown leather title labels. Top edge gilt. Gilt turn-ins. Marbled endpapers. Bound by Hatchards. With full-page hand-coloured plates by John Leech. In VG to Near Fine condition. 8vo. Illustrated. Leech, John (illustratore).…

Full Calf. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. vii, 391 pp. Full tan calf with raised bands, gilt decorations, and gilt lettered title labels to the spine and gilt ruling to the boards. Bound by Morrel. With gilt turn ins and all edges gilt. With full-page hand-coloured plates by John Leech and Hablot K. Browne. Some staining and marking to the boards. Binding firm and internally clean. A very nice copy. 8vo. Illustrated. Leech, John and H. K. Browne (illustratore).…

Full Calf. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. vii, 391 pp. Full calf. Raised bands to spine with decorative gilt devices and maroon & brown leather title labels. Gilt turn-ins. Original cloth covers preserved at rear. Bound by Hatchards. With full-page hand-coloured plates by John Leech and Hablot K. Browne. A very nice copy. 8vo. Illustrated. Leech, John and H. K. Browne (illustratore).…

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 1908. 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: - 315, 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. 315 315.…