George duncan gordon (9 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Stated First edition with full number line. Tight and clean. NOT ex-library. Exterior looks great, spine is uncreased. An all-around excellent copy. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. …

Mass Market Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edition. January 1953 edition. 'Galactic Quest' by Duncan; 'Alien Dust' by Tubb; 'Assisted Passage' by White; 'Chessboard' by Burke; 'Heroes Don't Cry' by Kent; Articles by Newman and Wills; an editorial by Carnell; and a book review by Arthur C. Clarke. There is also a profile of Gerard A. Quinn who provided the cover illustration. Interior illustrations by Quinn, Clothier and Hunter. The covers have light surface and edge wear and light edge chipping. Date in ink to inside cover. Book shop stamp to contents page. Pages browned with small closed tears to the bottom edge of the first few pages. The pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. Clothier, Bob; Quinn, Gerard; Hunter, Alan (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. Hbk, undated, name and date on fep - dated 1906 gives an indication; 4to, Green boards with paste on illus on front of 2 men watching a ship sinking, Large writing on spine, page tanning, heavier at edges; Colour Frontis present, illus black/white in book. One b/w plate has corner torn off; ; 4to 11" - 13" tall. Illustrated by Fred S Howard; Sherie; George Soper (illustratore).…

Mass Market Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. January 1953 edition. 'Galactic Quest' by Duncan; 'Alien Dust' by Tubb; 'Assisted Passage' by White; 'Chessboard' by Burke; 'Heroes Don't Cry' by Kent; Articles by Newman and Wills; an editorial by Carnell; and a book review by Arthur C. Clarke. There is also a profile of Gerard A. Quinn who provided the cover illustration. Interior illustrations by Quinn, Clothier and Hunter. The covers have light surface and edge wear. Letter 'R' to top left corner of front cover. Light discolouration to rear cover. Slight chipping at the base of the spine. Pages browned with a little creasing to the bottom corners but otherwise clean and unmarked. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. Clothier, Bob; Quinn, Gerard; Hunter, Alan (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Limited edition. Preface by Sir Compton Mackenzie. Drawings by Leonard Penrice. Quarto. 67pp. Gilt-stamped red leather spine with green papercovered boards with red illustration on the front. Leather spine modestly dry and worn, near fine. This is number 57 of 350 copies Signed by both Glen and Penrice on the limitation page.…

Leather. Condizione: Good. Two arboricultural works bound in one volume, by George Gordon and Duncan Forbes, Forbes' work being signed. Bound by Henderson & Bisset.Two volumes bound in one.'Report on the Unusual Intensity of the Frost' is signed by the author, Duncan Forbes, to the half-title. A very scarce work.'The Pinetum' is a conclusive and notable work on conifers, in which the author, George Gordon, describes different species of conifers, including the new specimens collected by Karl Theodor Hertwig in Mexico and California.The 'Report' is an interesting analysis on a period of intense frost of December 1860 and January 1861, which greatly affects many trees, shrubs, and pines. Written by Duncan Forbes, who presents a comparisons between that period of frost, with those of the winters of 1837-8, 1841, and 1855.This is a new edition of 'The Pinetum'.To the rear including 36 pages of Waterer's Knaphill Nursery's catalogue, 12 pages of Richard Smith's catalogue, dated 1875, 24 pages of William Barron & Sons' catalogue, dated 1875, and 28 pages of Lawson Seed & Nursery Company catalogue, dated November 1874.Bookplate of T. & M. James to the front paste down.From the library of W. A. Foyle at Beeleigh Abbey. William Foyle was the co-founder of Foyles bookshop, founding the leading bookshop in 1903 alongside his brother. He purchased Beeleigh Abbey during the Second World War, an impressive twelfth century monastery in Essex, which became home to his library, one the largest private libraries in England. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards, bound by Henderson & Bisset.Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are strained. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few scattered spots. last few pages and rear endpaper are detached but present. Good. None (illustratore). signed by author. book.…

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 1898. 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: - 514, 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. 514 514.…