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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vii, 423 Pp. Green Cloth, Gilt. First American Edition, Possibly The True First, With Doran Copyright And Doran Logo On Title Page. Light Wear. Scarce. Emile Joseph Dillon (1854 - 1933) Was An Irish Author, Journalist And Linguist. Dillon Initially Trained For The Priesthood; However, He Abandoned All Plans For A Career In The Church When He Was 21, And Immersed Himself In The Study Of Oriental Languages At The Collège De France In Paris. He Later Was Awarded The Degree Of Doctor Of Philosophy By The University Of Leipzig, And Obtained Two Further Doctorates, In Oriental Languages And Literature From The Catholic University Of Leuven, And In Comparative Philology From The University Of Kharkiv. He Was Russian Correspondent Of The Daily Telegraph From 1887 To 1914 And, For A Short Time, Was Professor Of Sanskrit, Classical Armenian, And Comparative Philology At The University Of Kharkiv. He Was A Friend And Associate Of The Russian Statesman Sergei Witte, Whom He Accompanied In 1905 To The Peace Conference At Portsmouth, New Hampshire Which Formally Brought To An End The Russo-Japanese War. This Book Is Dedicated To Witte. He Also Reported The Dreyfus Trial Of 1899, The Boxer Rebellion In 1900, And The Versailles Peace Conference In 1919. When Working As A Journalist, Dillon Occasionally Disguised Himself In Order To Observe The Action From Closer Quarters, As Was The Case When He Was Sent By The Daily Telegraph To Report On The Turkish Massacres Of Armenians In 1894-1895. He Sometimes Used The Pseudonym E.B.Lanin.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. DILLON, Emile Joseph. Leaves from Life. London: Dent. 1932. 8vo. First edition. Publisher's file copy with hole punch 'file copy' to title page and dedication page, discreet stamp behind front flap. An otherwise bright copy, the dark blue cloth clean, the gilt bright, the binding tight and square. The contents clean throughout. The dust jacket priced 7s 6d net to front flap, some shallow chips around the spine head and tail, a few light marks and other, smaller chips and nicks, but a sharp copy. An uncommon and uncanny volume, written a year before the author's death and off the back of a lifetime of international travel, working primarily as reporter for The Daily Telegraph. Dillon was a master of classical, Oriental, and European language, travelling extensively and the volume is a compilation of "strange people in out-of-the-way corners of Europe and in her great capitals figure in episodes that are now thrilling, now weird, now farcical, but invariably entertaining". Stories include 'The Dead Hand', 'The Most Mysterious Robbery on Record', 'In Quest of a Bride', 'What befell a Lone Lady Traveller in the Eighties', monks, crooks, gypsies, Demi-mondaines, spies, and detectives. Not in Hubin. Scarce.…

Condizione: Good. Folio. 32 x 48.2 cm.; half blue contemporary percaline. The historical, ethnological and archaeological atlas is composed of a large folding map, 13 archaeological plates out of 14 (missing no. 13) and 44 plates out of 45 (missing plate 16) numerous watercolor plates (some foxing, some defects of use in the bindings; atlas partly unbound)OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:742725696; Nissen, ZBI 2420 & BBI 1663; Graesse IV, 141. Pankhurst 25. Gay 2653. Wood, p. 430. Wood, C. Vertebrate zoology, | 2420. .In-folio, demi-percaline bleue; L'atlas historique, ethnologique et archéologique est composé d'une grande carte dépliante, de 13 planches d'archéologie sur 14 (manque n°13) et de 44 planches sur 45 (manque pl.16) nombreuses planches aquarellées (quelques rousseurs, quelques défauts d'usage aux reliures, l'atlas historique en partie dérelié). …

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 1918. 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: : - 443, 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. 443 443.…