g herbert gibson (20 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.

Second edition, first printing. Near fine small format paperback with fold out map. Some foxing to covers.

First edition, first printing. Near fine small format pamphlet.

First edition, first printing. Very good small format pamphlet with detached cover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. A scarce hardcover in fair condition. Some bleeding from front and rear board cloth to preliminary and endpapers page edges. Binding tight though. A good reading copy in hardcover. Second edition stated on title page. No Dust Jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 168 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. The publication date given above is an estimate only, there being no date given in the book. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; Australia; 1900-1920; 168pp.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a delightful compendium of verse that delves into the many flavours of life in colonial Australia. The author draws from firsthand experience to illuminate the lives of shearers, swagmen, and selectors, and their adventures among harsh landscapes and colourful characters. The poems offer a unique insight into a bygone era, capturing the spirit of a young nation and its people. Humour, pathos, and a deep love for the land are woven together in these verses, which also provide a thought-provoking commentary on the changing social and economic conditions of the time. A vivid and engaging collection that gives a voice to the forgotten heroes and rogues of the Australian outback. 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.

viii+167pp. 8vo. Original red decorated cloth. Offsetting to endpapers, scattered foxing. A very good copy. Second edition. "Colonial Edition".

viii+167pp. 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers. A very good copy. Second edition. The Mackaness copy with bookplate.

viii+167pp. 8vo. Original navy cloth. A very good copy. First edition.

8vo. 192pp. Original pictorial boards with repaired spine. 78 b/w illustrations. A very good copy. People's Edition. Humorous bush verse and short prose. An attractive item.

HARDCOVER. 1893. First edition. A near fine copy that has been professionally rebound into light green cloth boards with dark brown half leather. The spine has 4 raised bands, gilt motifs and a green leather title panel with gilt lettering. Marbled edges and new endpapers. Apart from a previous owners bookplate on the front pastedown the contents are fine and unmarked. A superb copy. Scans available if required.

Illustrated by Percy Spence and Alf Vincent. 8vo. pp.vi + adverts + 219 + ads with black & white illustrations with tissue guards.Full page frontispiece. Some rubbing to the top and bottom of the spine and corners. some minor scoring to the rear board. pictorial hardcover.

Single Issue Magazine. Condizione: Very Good. Robinson, T.H.; Cleaver, Reginald; Goss, G.W.; Inns, Kenneth; Perinni; Tresilian, S.; Holloway, Cyril; Peddie, T.H. (illustratore). First Edition. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Man Who Was Buried Alive - Part I - The Amazing Adventures of the "Marquis de Champaubert"; The "Fool Afoot" in Italy - Part VI (conclusion) - John Gibbons wraps up his amusing walking tour of Southern Italy; A Himalayan Marriage Market - A wonderfully photo-illustrated article about a quaint annual fair where all eligible girls of the district assemble to be inspected by young men with a view to marriage; Filming in the Wilds - Part III of Major C. Lestock Reid's account of his major adventures attempting to film an adventure story in the Far East, this time in Indo-China - with two photos of Angkor Wat; A Deal in Diamonds - Dr. T. Hilding Svartengren was nearly swindled out of a fortune in Paris; The Town of Ghosts - Walter F. King discovers a deserted mining camp in the High Sierras which was abandoned in haste; Wreck-Hunting - For fifty years Herbert J. Gibson of Penzance, Cornwall, has built a photographic record of the ships driven onto the local rock-bound coasts - article with many dramatic photos; "Monty" The Man-Eater - Part I - One of the most remarkable lion stories ever published; The Ship of Mystery - The strange last voyage of a vessel to Manila where a soldier of fortune hoped to profit by the ship's cargo; Premonition - Can a man prevent his death after he has had a premonition of it?; and more. 84 pages plus 32 pages of great ads. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A lovely vintage copy of this fascinating issue.

By G. Herbert Gibson (Ironbark), with seventy-eight illustrations by Percy F.S. Spence and Alf Vincent. Melbourne : George Robertson & Co., 1893. Octavo, illustrated papered boards with cloth spine (rubbed), marbled edges, patterned endpapers, pp. viii; 220, with numerous illustrations. Late nineteenth century Australian humorous verse.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1922 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 788 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 788 Language: English.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1922. 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:- 788, 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. 788 788.