dibdin thos frognall (9 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.

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Unveiling an extraordinary trove, this book provides a comprehensive insight into the legendary Althorp Library, which houses one of Europe's most remarkable private collections of books. Built upon centuries of dedicated acquisitions by the Spencer family, the library is an unparalleled resource for exploring the evolution of printing, literature, the arts, and the dissemination of knowledge. Through meticulous descriptions and captivating illustrations, the author embarks on a grand tour of the library's treasures, unraveling the stories behind rare Bibles, exquisite illuminated manuscripts, groundbreaking scientific works, and literary masterpieces. This seminal work offers a captivating journey through the annals of human thought, showcasing the profound impact books have had on shaping our world. 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.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. By the Reverend Thos. Frognall Dibdin, D.D. Part (Vol.) 2 ONLY, published by John Major, London, 1836. Very good, first edition book. Professionally repaired as to front and back end-papers and gutters. In original boards covered in plain brown paper with paper label on spine. Boards are soiled and a bit stained overall, back panel has fox-like spotting. Fore-edge corners are bumped and rubbed through, as well as adjacent edges. Spine gutters are cracked but solid due to repairs. Edges at head and tail of board spine are chipped and fraying, with most of the edge at head of spine missing, approx. 1/4". External page edges are age- and soil-darkened. External side edges are untrimmed. Pages in this volume number 557-982. Several illustrations including frontispiece. Internal foxing limited to the first several and last several pages. Text block is sound due to repairs. Please use close-up options for best inspection and in support of condition description. Additional photos available at your request. International sales to all countries other than the UK will require use of an alternative shipping company which will result in higher shipping expense. A signature upon receipt may also be required.

Condizione: Sehr gut. First Edition. 21 x 13.5 cm. Vol.1: xxxii, (4), 556 pages. / Vol.2: pages 557 to 982. With 10 Plates and additional Illustrations in text. New (2021) half cloth over decorated paper boards. Hard cover. Spine labels with gilt title. New end papers. Very good condition. Edges trimmed. Mild browning to some pages, otherwise a very clean set.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. Two volumes complete as issued. 982 pages. Illustrated with engravings. Rebound in black leather with raised bands on spines. Rubbing to corners, spine ends and edges and a bit to spines on both books, else both are in very good condition. (E2).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Third Edition. Two matching 12mo in full leather, signed binding: T. Sowler, polished calf, dentelled edges, vintage bookplate, gutters started, rubbing at spine tips, pages clean and unfoxed, wear to edges of covers, else G+ to VG- This is the more expansive third edition.; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall.