Heather hamer (9 risultati)

Condizione: New. pp. 76.

Condizione: New. pp. 76.

Condizione: New. pp. 76.

Condizione: New. pp. 76.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. THE COVER IS LIGHTLY RUBBED WITH SMALL WHITE MARK TO FRONT. WEAR TO TOP BACK SPINE EDGE. MILD BUMPING TO BOTH ENDS OF SPINE AND CORNERS. ROUGH EDGE TO TOP FRONT. DEDICATION TO FFEP DATED 2000. BINDING FIRM. PAGES CRISP WHITE AND GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK. HEATHER HAMER (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: New. Language: English. About the Book:-The author reveals that this thin rare and strikingly illustrated book gives excerpts from various nursery rhymes and folk songs of the Sinhalese. These nursery rhymes having been handed down from generation to generation contain many old Sinhalese words, some of them being no longer in use. Others of rhymes have been collected locally for which, with their translation, he is indebted to the kindness of the local Sinhalese scholars. Their help has been invaluable. To the discovery and study of these nursery rhymes a great deal of time and patience must have been devoted, and the illustrations typical of her genius for decorative art, would of themselves alone be an acquisition to be treasured. The public are already aware of her beautiful depiction of scenes from the Mahavansa. This book is collated and illustrated by the author with a foreword by Sir Solomon Dias Bandaranaike. The book was first originally published in 1935. About the Author :-Heather Hamer was an author, translator, and compiler. She earned plaudits for her brilliant contributions in the Folk Tales, Songs, Art and Sinhalese history and literature. She is the author of books such as -- Old Sinhalese Nursery Rhymes and Folk Songs and Garden in Ceylon. The Title 'Old Sinhalese Nursery Rhymes And Folk Songs written/authored/edited by Heather Hamer', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121238410 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 38 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 17.78 x 24.13 cms Vol: 38.…

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Language: English. About the Book:-The author reveals that this thin rare and strikingly illustrated book gives excerpts from various nursery rhymes and folk songs of the Sinhalese. These nursery rhymes having been handed down from generation to generation contain many old Sinhalese words, some of them being no longer in use. Others of rhymes have been collected locally for which, with their translation, he is indebted to the kindness of the local Sinhalese scholars. Their help has been invaluable. To the discovery and study of these nursery rhymes a great deal of time and patience must have been devoted, and the illustrations typical of her genius for decorative art, would of themselves alone be an acquisition to be treasured. The public are already aware of her beautiful depiction of scenes from the Mahavansa. This book is collated and illustrated by the author with a foreword by Sir Solomon Dias Bandaranaike. The book was first originally published in 1935. About the Author :-Heather Hamer was an author, translator, and compiler. She earned plaudits for her brilliant contributions in the Folk Tales, Songs, Art and Sinhalese history and literature. She is the author of books such as -- Old Sinhalese Nursery Rhymes and Folk Songs and Garden in Ceylon. The Title 'Old Sinhalese Nursery Rhymes And Folk Songs written/authored/edited by Heather Hamer', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121238427 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 38 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 18.78 x 25.13 cms Vol: 38.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good-. Slight bumping to the lower outer corners. Spine is browned. ; 24 + plates pages. Illustrated by The Author (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Pale blue textured paper covered boards with black printed titles to upper board, 280 x 220 mm approx. [iv] + 24 pp. Frontis b/w line drawing with captioned tissue guard + 7 other such illustrations by the author. Foreword by then Governor of Ceylon Sir Andrew Caldecott. First Edition 1939 Inscribed yours affect. and signed by the author in ink to the free front end paper. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Good no dust jacket (Book- tanned/ shelf soiled especially around spine, no significant wear. Author/ illustrator insc. as above. No other notable defects). A scarce charmingly illustrated work exploring the traditions, symbolism and folk lore of gardens in the East. AUTHOR (illustratore). Signed by Author(s).…