Henry b hirst (43 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.

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.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. 1843 Hardcover, Third Edition, 283 pages, 4.5 X 7.5 inches. Original green cloth boards, faded and stained. Binding tight. Gold gilded Title on spine. Foxing and warping of pages throughout. Final blank pages dirty and stained.

Cloth. Condizione: Good. Third Edition. Care and feeding of a surprising variety of birds, now mostly forbidden, but with a large section on canaries. Third edition, 1843; first published the previous year. Hardcover, full brown cloth, gilt titling, blind-stamped decoration. Shows a little wear, corners bumped, spine slightly faded; spots on cover; pages foxed; name (S. C. Beakey)(!) and place penciled inside front cover, same name on title page & free endsheet. Text clean; 283 pages, including ads from the publisher, also a garden, vegetable & bird-seed seller. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a lyrical and historical exploration of the infamous feudal custom of Peine Forte et Dure, known as the 'Penance of Roland'. Through vivid storytelling and historical research, the author draws the reader into the heart of this brutal practice of torture and its lasting impacts. The book is set in the turbulent era of feudalism, a time of political and social upheaval in Europe. The author does not shy away from the harsh realities of the period, painting a vivid picture of a society governed by violence and superstition. A detailed analysis of a single case of the Penance illustrates the inhumanity and arbitrary nature of the law, based more on rumor and fear than provable facts. The accused, a knight named Roland Grey, is submitted to agonizing torture in order to extract a confession, highlighting the fragility of justice in a world torn apart by power struggles and ancient prejudices. The author's insights extend beyond the specific case of Roland Grey. The book explores the broader implications of the Penance and similar practices, revealing how they were used to suppress dissent, enforce social order, and maintain the power of the ruling classes. The book also delves into the psychological and spiritual toll of such extreme forms of punishment, shedding light on the complex relationship between suffering, guilt, and redemption. Ultimately, this book is a powerful and thought-provoking examination of a dark chapter in human history. It is a testament to the author's skill as a storyteller and researcher, and a valuable contribution to our understanding of the ways in which power, fear, and superstition can corrupt even the most enlightened societies. 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.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Care and feeding of a surprising variety of birds, now mostly forbidden, but with a large section on canaries. Second Edition, 1843. Hardcover, full green cloth, gilt on spine, blind-stamped decoration. Shows a little wear, corners bumped, spine slightly faded; pages show foxing. Interesting volume.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book of poetry explores the human condition through the lens of various themes, including mortality, love, nature, and art. The author draws inspiration from a range of sources, including ancient mythology and the natural world, to craft poems that are both introspective and evocative. The book delves into the complexities of human nature, examining the emotions and experiences that shape our lives. Through vivid imagery and thought-provoking language, the author invites readers to contemplate the beauty and fragility of existence, the power of love and loss, and the transformative influence of art. The insights offered in this collection provide a profound meditation on the human experience, reminding us of our shared humanity and the enduring power of poetry to illuminate the depths of our emotions. 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: VG. Philadelphia 1843 2nd Bernard Duke. Canaries, finches, larks, song sparrows, orioles, and many other types of birds--how to keep and breed them in cages. Octavo, 282pp., red cloth with full gilt decoration on backstrip. near VG, a few spots in text; small bitof light brown stain on backstrip. no owner marks.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good-. No Jacket. 1st Edition. xiv / 605 pp with 51 plates including maps and graphs with colour, and bw engravings of buildings and ships, frontispiece map., red cloth with gilt yellow and black decorations, black titles. Corners and spine ends rubbed, small tears to head of spine, cloth marked and darkened, spine sunned, front hinge cracked, overall a solid study copy despite wear. Heavy book will need extra postage outside UK Many other years available.…

8vo, pp. 282, [2]; original green cloth; gilt lettering on spine; bookseller ticket of Daniels & Smith's on front pastedown; very light foxing; otherwise very good. Henry Hirst (1813-1874) was an American poet. The Book of Cage Birds was his only work of nonfiction. American Imprints 43-2466.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Endymion. A Tale of Greece. By Henry B. Hirst, William D. Ticknor & Company, Boston, 1848, 122 pp, The Penance of Roland, A Romance of the Peine Forte et Dure; and Other Poems, Henry B. Hirst, Ticknor, Reed and Fields, 1849, 128 pp plus publisher's list, full red morocco, 7 x 4.75", 12mo. In fair condition. Moderate wear and scuffing to corners and extremities. Ink staining to front board with modest soiling to rest of leather. Gilt tooling bright and clean. Spine slightly darkened from age and soiling. Personalized binding of Susan T. Hough. Lacks frontis in both works. Stamped ownership of John Dolman Jr. May 8, 1883 Phila. On title pages. Margins damp stained in first work. Interiors are typically toned with scattered foxing. Free of known marginalia. Inner dentelles are bright. Binding intact. Please see photos. Henry Beck Hirst (1817-1874) was a Philadelphian poet, lawyer and eccentric author. He was also a musician, amateur ornithologist, conchologist, and botanist. He was a friend of Poe, but their friendship broke up over Hirst's insistence that he, and not Poe, was the true author of "The Raven".…

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: 146. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1849 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: 146.…

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: 138. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1848 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: 138.…

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: 184. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1845 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: 184.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. True first edition 1846, has gift inscription dated Christmas 1846. Date on the title page 1847. Published by Phillips & Sampson, Boston, MA. Hardcover in black tooled leather boards without DJ as issued, all edges gilt. Condition very good inside, very slight foxing on few pages, inscription on ffep from 1846, 8 engraved illustrations by Sartain with onion skin guards. Covers with edgewear, chipped off top of the spine. Condition of illustrations is very good+ some are loose but all present. 12mo, 316 pages. Uncommon book. ASIN : B01M3WVYKG. Sartain. (illustratore).…

First Edition. LEAFLETS OF MEMORY: AN ANNUAL OF 1846, E. H. Butler, 1846, first edition, some foxing to the end-papers, the next few leaves and paste-downs, some light scattered foxing to a modest amount of the text block save for the margins of the illustrations which are heavily foxed with some off-setting to adjacent pages, else a tight vg copy in the publishers original full leather binding with gold-gilt decoration to the covers and spine, all edges gold-gilt as well with both the "Presented to" and "Half Title" pages displaying their colors very well. This anthology yields contributions by Reynell Coates, R. Bernal, Joseph Hornor, Charlotte Norman, Henry B. Hirst, Mary Shelley, George Croly, Lord Nugent, Charles Swain, Charles Berkeley, John Clare & Charles F. Sterling. Tales both supernatural and criminous.…

Full Morocco Leather. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Full brown morocco leather with gilt design on both the cover and the spine, moderate wear to the extremities. Previous owner's name plate on the endpaper along with stamped name, several chromolithographic plates. Includes a story by Mary Shelly entitled "The Dream". Overall in FAIR condition. Photos available upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. …

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: 300. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1843 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: 300.…

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 1845. 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: : - 178, 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. 178 178.…

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 1843. 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: : - 304, 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. 304 304.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 172 pp. Englisch.

Softcover. Condizione: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 140 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1848. Text in English. This poetic work, 'Endymion. A tale of Greece,' by Henry B. Hirst, is a verse narrative set in ancient Greece. The text explores themes of love, mythology, and classical antiquity through the lens of 19th-century Romanticism. This edition is a faithful reproduction of the original 1848 publication, offering scholars and enthusiasts of Victorian literature a valuable resource for study and appreciation of the period's poetic traditions. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condizione: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 122 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1848. Poem in verse inspired by classical Greece, this work reflects the romantic and mythological taste of mid-19th-century American literature. It is of interest to collectors of poetic works, classical reception, and nineteenth-century literary history. Verse narrative inspired by Greek antiquity, notable for its classical subject and period style. A title of interest for readers and collectors of nineteenth-century poetry and works on the reception of antiquity. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

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 1894. 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: : - 104, 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. 104 104.…