Dame mabel brookes (38 risultati)

hardcover. Condizione: very good(+). Condizione sovraccoperta: good. Illustrated. xii + 309pp., 8vo, red cloth, d.w.; dust wrapper torn and crudely repaired. New York: Dodd, Mead & Co., 1961. A very good (+) copy in a good dust wrapper.

Condizione: Good. 1960. First Edition. 309 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Black and white illustrated plates throughout with colour frontispiece. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with areas of loss, heavy tears, chips, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Tape to inside panels.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good ++. No Dustjacket. 1st Edition. 352 pages. No dustjacket. Red hardback binding with mild darkening to spine with moderate wear to boards' corners and spine-ends. Moderate browning to page-edges, pencil figures to flyleaf o/w pages clean and tidy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. xii,216pp, photos.index. Size: Large 8vo.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good +. No Dustjacket. 1st Edition. xii + 309 pages. No dustjacket. Smells moderately musty. Dark green hardback binding with some damp blanching to bottom edge of front board and a few mildly darker area light wear to boards' corners and spine-ends. Moderate browning and light foxing to page-edges, ink writing to back of half title page o/w pages clean and tidy.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Hardback book (324 pages) illustrated with decorated endpapers and vintage black and white photographs. Price clipped dust jacket shows scuffing/rubbing with small tennis sticker on front - bottom and top edge of boards with moderate shelf wear/rubbing. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Sport2-TS-Middle) tennis - rareviewbooks.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. First Edition. Dust jacket unclipped, chunks missing to edges. Maroon cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. Rubbed to ffep. No ownership inscription. 216pp. clean and tight. Dame Mabel Brookes'.s life has been one which spans the exciting development of the Australian nation. She has seen Australian society shape and reform, the change in the old .order and the emergence of the new breed of politicians. As the only child, of a prominent Melbourne lawyer, Dame Mabel's childhood was spenr.in the select social ,circle of Establishment families. Sir,Isaac Isaacs, Sir John Forrest, Sir John Madden: many notables of the age were familiar visitors- to the Emmerton house. Later, as the wife of the tennis. player, Sir Norman Brookes, Dame Mabel travelled afar and became a well known identity in international circles. Her circle of friends was ever increasing: from the first ranks of royalty to such celebrities' as Maurice Chevalier and the Vanderbilts. Through her charity work, political and war activities she has come to 'know the other side of life, the dark shadows behind the glittering social, events. These Memoirs also show her to he a woman with remarkable perception and human kindness; a person- with a wonderful gift of being.in the right place at.the right time to meet the right person. There are not many people in the world who can lay claim to such a distinguished and varied list of friends. Her friendship with the late. President Johnson did much to reinforce LISA and Australian relations in the late 1960s, and she has continued to maintain close ties with many representatives of the world's leading families. Dame Mabel's Memoirs introduce countless famous names and celebrities, her reminiscences of people and events 6t together to present an exciting and colourful mosaic of a remarkable life. Size: 8vo. Photographic Illustrated (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1974 near fine hardback in a near fine dust wrapper, corners and edges lightly rubbed. Protected by clear removable archival covering. Owner's inscription. 216 pages with index. Illustrations. …

Macmillan, 1974. First edition, first printing. A near fine copy in a fine d/w.

Octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Type: Hardback The story of Betsy Balcombe and Napoleon Bonaparte while he was in exile on the Island of St.Helena. Foreword by Rt. Hon. R.G.Menzies, Prime Minister of Australia. Hardcover in Very Good Condition, w/o jacket. Very clean and bright red cloth with black panel on backstrap, red lettered. Light edgewear, white dot on lower spine and small white mark on back side. Tight and solid. Illustrated with 43 b/w plates--maps, numerous illustrations, including Napoleon's Death Mask. Frontis: full color portrait of Betsy Balcombe. Endpapers with map of the Island and Forts of Saint Helena, in front, and The Island and Roadstead of St. Helena, showing ships in a harbor, in back. Interior is clean, no markings, no tears. A nice solid and clean volume. [In the Forword by Robert Menzies} "The very association of her family with the great Napoleon has led [Mabel Brookes], on the spot, and by reference to family records and documents, to give us new light on Napoleon, and to introduce us to human relationships. Such a book improves upon the works of the professional historian by letting us see that man in his setting and the kind of intimate world in which he lived.". 309 pages. 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. 1961, Dodd, Mead and Co.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. ex library rebound hardback, no D/J, usual stamps/markings. Appears original DJ used in the rebinding. 1st edition published in 1960 by Heinemann, London. Some handling marks to pages otherwise a clean, sound copy. 44 illustrations all intact. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. 48E*. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Jacket in Protective Sleeve. First Edition. 216 pages, includes index. Illustrated. A very nice tight, straight, clean book. Jacket is bright, unmarked, complete, now protected in a clear, (removable), mylar sleeve.

Hardback. Dame Mabel Brookes, MACMILLAN. Author: Dame Mabel BrookesBinding: HardbackPublished: MACMILLAN, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsDame Mabel Brookes' Memoirs is a unique look into the life of a woman who was an influential figure in the early 20th century. Written with a candid and personal style, the book chronicles her adventures and experiences in a life that was full of excitement and challenge. Hardback.…

Hardback. Dame Mabel Brookes, MACMILLAN. Author: Dame Mabel BrookesBinding: HardbackPublished: MACMILLAN, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsMemoirs chronicles the extraordinary life of Dame Mabel Brookes, offering an intimate look into her experiences as a prominent Australian figure. The narrative presents a vivid tapestry of 20th-century Australian society, detailing her significant contributions to public life and philanthropy. It uncovers the challenges and triumphs she encountered, illustrating her unwavering dedication to various causes. This compelling autobiography instructs readers on the social and political landscape of her era through the lens of a remarkable woman's journey. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. *** BOOK in good + clean tight and unmarked condition. Green boards with gilt tile on spine, Map of the island on front endpapers and of the Roads on rear endpapers. 309 pages including index, Frontispiece in colour, and 43 b&w illustrations. Foeward by Hon R G Menzies CH, QC Prime Minister of Australial There is an index errata slip bound in. *** DUST JACKET in good but shelfworn condition, closed tear at bottom of spine, no appreciable paper loss, not price clipped. *** CONTENTS; The author was a direct descendent of William Blacombe, the East India Co governor of the island and host to Napoeon during the first few months of the latter's captivity. In particular it is the stort of Betsy Balcombe, the governor's daughter who befriended Napoleon. Size: 215x145mm.…

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Very Slightly Worn. First American Edition. Illustrated, octavo, pp xii, 309, the initials K.M.S. have been neatly written in the margin of the first apge, otherwise very clean internally, red cloth in very good condition, in a very slightly worn dustwrapper, now nicely protected in a removable clear cover.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. The price clipped jacket is chipped at the edges and suffers from loss at the head and tail of the spine. Apart from a gift inscription on the title page, the book is clean, solid and unmarkedOn the title page: ' With Chapters on Tennis By Sir Norman Brookes' "This is the history of the family of William Balcome, purveyor to Napoleon on St Helena, later to become Colonial Secretary of NSW. It deals mainly with the life of Dame Mabel Brookes.".…

Hardback. Dame Mabel Brookes, MACMILLAN. Author: Dame Mabel BrookesBinding: HardbackPublished: MACMILLAN, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsUnknown. Hardback.

Hardback. Dame Mabel Brookes, William Heinemann Ltd. Author: Dame Mabel BrookesBinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann Ltd., 1956Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Minor chips to DJ - encased in plastic slipcase, tanned edges with foxing, previous owner's name to FEP.Crowded Galleries presents the compelling memoirs of Dame Mabel Brookes, chronicling a life rich with travel, social engagement, and significant historical events. This insightful autobiography details her experiences within prominent Australian and international circles, offering a unique perspective on the early to mid-20th century. Brookes illustrates a vibrant tapestry of personal anecdotes and observations, painting a vivid picture of a bygone era. Her narrative uncovers the intricate connections between personal life and public affairs, providing a valuable record of a remarkable woman's journey. The work argues for the enduring impact of individual contributions on the broader societal landscape, making it a fascinating read for enthusiasts of history and biography. Hardback.…

Hardback. Dame Mabel Brookes, William Heinemann. Author: Dame Mabel BrookesBinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann., 1957Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner's name written in FEP, some tears to DJ.The story of Sir Norman, perhaps the greatest amateur lawn tennis player of his time. Hardback.…

Hardback, 14.5x22.25cm, 324pp. Good condition (general light wear and discolouration; cocked spine; foxed edges, endpapers, and prelims; bookseller's label and owner's bookplate at prelims) in good dustwrapper (general wear and scuff marks; tanned, chipped edges; several 0.5-1.5cm tears at head of spine, with some loss at corners).…

Hardback, 14.5x22.25cm, 324pp. Good condition (general wear; cocked spine; unevenly faded at head and foot of spine; bumped corners; tanned, scuffed page edges; owner's penned name and diestamp at ffep; gift message penned at half-title) in good dustwrapper (general wear and scuff marks; chipped edges; various 0.5-2cm edges tears; tape repair at foot of spine; clipped front flap).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. Signed in ink by Robin Castell on the front end page. The jacket is shelf rubbed with creasing around the edges. The boards are slightly edge worn. The binding is secure. Sticker on the front end page. No other ink inscriptions or annotations. Protected in cellophane. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.…

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. St. Helena Story. Slight foxing on title page. Green cloth with gilt lettering. With a Foreword by The Rt. Hon. R. G. Menzies. Prime Minister of Australia. Frontispiece. 309 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…

Green Cloth. Condizione: Good/ Very Good. Good/Very Good. First Edition. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. xii, 309pp, illustrated with black & white plates, title page has author's ink inscription, light spotting to edges but pages clean internally, illustrated endpapers, green cloth with gilt spine lettering, unclipped dust jacket with original price 35s net, some spotting to rear cover and light wear to edges. Size: 8.5 x 5.75 Inches. By Author. Biographical. …

First Edition. Pp. [xii]+216, printed in brown & black, numerous illustrations (several full page), index; med. 8vo; maroon cloth, spine lettered in gilt & white, edges of boards lightly rubbed; dust wrapper, edges a trifle rubbed, the backstrip faintly faded; edges of leaves slightly foxed; Macmillan, Melbourne, 1974. First edition. …

Hardcover. Condizione: VG / VG. VERY-GOOD HARDBACK-WITH-DUSTJACKET.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. xii, 309 pp ; red cloth ; 25 cm. ; ex-lib, stamps, labels, date due ; LCCN:61-15016 ; "The very association of her family with the great Napoleon has led [Mabel Brookes], on the spot, and by reference to family records and documents, to give us new light on Napoleon, and to introduce us to human relationships. Such a book improves upon the works of the professional historian by letting us see that man in his setting and the kind of intimate world in which he lived."-Robert Gordon Menzies ; maps, numerous illustrations, including Napoleon's Death Mask ; details of the life Napoleon led on St. Helena not elsewhere recounted ; edge wear, else G. Book.…

Couverture rigide. Condizione: bon. RO60075938: 1961. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 309 pages. Photo en couleur en frontispice. Illustré de nombreuses photos en noir et blanc hors texte. Jaquette déchirée. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon. …