garbutt william j (5 risultati)

First Edition. Date is suggested. Provenance: Birmingham Medical Institute. Near fine copy; edges slightly nicked and dust-dulled as with age. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 5 p. printed on Roneo Bond watermarked paper. Includes 2 postcards pre-addressed to Birmingham Local Emergency Committee. All contained within original envelope. Subject; Emergency preparedness. Birmingham (England). 3 Kg.

First Edition. Date is suggested. Provenance: Birmingham Medical Institute. Near fine copy; edges slightly nicked and dust-dulled as with age. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 5 p. printed on Roneo Bond watermarked paper. Includes 2 postcards pre-addressed to Birmingham Local Emergency Committee. All contained within original envelope. Subject; Emergency preparedness. Birmingham (England). 1 Kg.

Leather. Condizione: Very Good. Not Stated (illustratore). A fantastic collection of newspaper clippings of poetic and literary parodies from the latter part of the nineteenth century. Two half morocco scrapbook volumes filled with newspaper clippings of parodies and humorous poems. In total, there are 269 clippings across these two volumes: 154 to volume I, and 115 to volume II.The parodies in these volumes date between 1880 and 1884, with a significant number hand dated in ink by a prior owner.Two loosely inserted leaves provide a handwritten index of the subjects of the clippings present in these two volumes. The final leaf of the index is signed 'James Gray', indicating he was responsible for creating this scrapbook.The first collection of parodies in volume I involve retellings of Hamlet's most famous soliloquy. Thirteen clippings present parodies of 'To be or not to be', with contributions from William Garbutt, 'T.C.', John Gilbert, John Rowell Waller, R. Irving, J. S. Burrows and others.Parodies present also include: Herbert Buckley's parody of 'Bridge of Sighs' and Tennyson's 'Six Hundred'; a Shakespearian parody from Eozoon Canadense; parodies of Longfellow's 'Psalm of Life' by J.P., Philip, and an anonymous American; a poem titled 'Tory War Song'; parodies of nursery rhymes such as 'She Wore a Ring of Roses' and 'The House that Jack Built', and even parodies of Biblical scripture.Some clipping additionally feature discussion of the nature of parody itself. In half morocco bindings, with cloth covered boards. Small loss of leather to head of volume I back strip, with two small holes of leather to centre of rear joint. Light rubbing to volume II back strip head. Head of front joint of volume I starting, with board firmly held. Ink inscription to front pastedown of volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd light handling mark. Clippings lightly age toned. A number of clippings neatly dated in ink to tail, with page numbers in ink. Loosely inserted handwritten index with significant handling marks. Very Good. book.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1906 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: 170 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: 170 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1906. 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: : - 170, 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. 170 170.