Glover john hawley (9 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Glover was a popular Governor of Lagos amongst the native populations and was supported in his rule where other colonial administrators were not. In 1857 prior to his governorship he accompanied William Balfour Backie in his exploration of the Niger, higher than any Europeans had previously, this book is created from his journals of the expedition. Includes 22*b/w photographs and illustrations. xiii+230pp. Blue cloth boards with light shelf-wear to edges. Spine cloth is sunned. Upper board is lightly bowed. Preliminary pages foxed. Splitting to the lower hinge of several pages have left the boards fully attached to the text-block but a little tender. Glover, Lady (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. xiii pages, 1 unnumbered page, 230 pages, 21 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. The author was a member of the second Niger expedition commanded by Dr. W. Balfour Baikie.

Condizione: VERY GOOD. First printing. Journal kept by Glover, the future Governor of Lagos (Nigeria,) when he was a young Lieutenant with the Baikie Expedition in 1857, interspersed with commentary by Hastings. In her introduction, his wife, Lady Glover, emphasizes the love that her husband had for Africa and Nigeria, which continued long after his 14 years of service there, mostly as governor. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 21 photographs on glossy inserted plates. Index. xii, 230 pp plus two pages of publisher's advertisements. Very good in original blue-green cloth with gilt lettering on spine. (some foxing to outer edges of textblock, minor wear to ends of spine).…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Edges faintly foxed, with scattered faint foxing to the margins throughout. Binding remains tight; a well-preserved copy overall. Physical description; xiii, 230 pages : frontispiece (portrait), 1 illustration, plates ; 24 cm. Notes; The author was a member of the second Niger expedition commanded by Dr. W. Balfour Baikie. Subjects; Glover, John Hawley (1829-1885) -- Diaries. Dayspring (Ship). Niger River -- Description and travel. West Africa -- Description and travel. Nigeria -- Description and travel. Scientific expeditions -- Africa, West. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Edges faintly foxed, with scattered faint foxing to the margins throughout. Binding remains tight; a well-preserved copy overall. Physical description; xiii, 230 pages : frontispiece (portrait), 1 illustration, plates ; 24 cm. Notes; The author was a member of the second Niger expedition commanded by Dr. W. Balfour Baikie. Subjects; Glover, John Hawley (1829-1885) -- Diaries. Dayspring (Ship). Niger River -- Description and travel. West Africa -- Description and travel. Nigeria -- Description and travel. Scientific expeditions -- Africa, West. 1 Kg.…

Cloth Boards. 1st edition. pp xvi, 230, (2 adverts), b/w plates & frontis., previous owner's inscription, rear hinge split, front hinge starting, cloth boards, small bump to lower corner, otherwise good, in torn d.j., lacking large pieces from front, back & spine.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark cyan cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The Niger is the third-longest river in Africa, exceeded only by the Nile and the Congo River (also known as the Zaïre River). Its main tributary is the Benue River. Contains red and black printed title, portrait and numerous illustrations, xiv, 230, [2] ads. Small dent to the front gutter and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. AFRICA [Nigeria].…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 298. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 298.…

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 1926. 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: - 298, 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. 298 298.…