hides j g (23 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Reprint Edition. A perfectly serviceable reference copy; nothing fancy, but complete and sturdy. Stated Reprint Edition of the original 1935 publication of a significant contribution to the ethnology and ethnography Australia-ruled Papuan Gulf and Trans-Fly River regions. Gray cloth over boards, heavily rubbed, scuffed tips and spine head and foot. Forward cock to spine, withdrawn from a public school iibrary, and with reinforcing tape to gutters front and rear. Map endpapers. Ink-stamps and penned inscriptons up front. Sr Hubert Murray provides the Introduction to a justly famous travelogue. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. 165 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. A few of the photograph pages have come loose. Some were glued back in, but with glue marks. Otherwise a good reading copy, with a tight binding and clean, unmarked pages. Cover (no dust jacket) has shelfwear and some rubmarks.

Hardcover. xiii, 205p., illustrated as called for plus a doublespread line map bound in at rear, first American edition black cloth boards gilt & blind. A nice production, with tinted top edge and well-reproduced pictures, very good condition. No dust jacket. Author Hides was born in Papua, which helps explain his survival on long policings (murder and head-hunting being illegal) that took him and his eight tribal cops into remote areas.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: None. First Edition. Out of print. Illustrated with photographs. Binding is cloth.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 205pp.+map; HB blk.w/gilt; rubbed w/wear on edges&corners; slight cock; PON; some lt.tan w/clean,tight pgs. New Guinea. b/w photos.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. pp.xviii+231.18cm. Soft covers. Creasing to front cover, and early pages. (Originally published in 1938. By the leader of many Patrols of the Papuan Armed Constabulary).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. pp.xx+232. 21.5cm. Frontispiece & 32 illustrations. Slight soiling. Good copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. pp.x+165 +ads. 19.5cm. Frontispiece. 23 black and white illustrations. End paper maps. Hard cover. Lettered to spine and upper cover. Piece cut from corner of half-title. Good copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Bound in black boards with only minor scuffs. One small rubbed area on bottom edge small than an eraser. Age-toning throughout. Foxing on end papers. Prices on first free end paper, one ink Book is tight and square. Frontispiece intact. Many photographs.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. "Papuan Wonderland" by J.G. Hides is an intriguing work that provides insight into the lives and culture of the indigenous people of New Guinea. First published in 1912, the book is a travelogue and anthropological account of the author's experiences among the Papuans (indigenous people of New Guinea) in the early 20th century. J.G. Hides was a British settler, explorer, and trader who spent time in the region, and his book offers a first-hand account of the landscapes, customs, and daily life of the Papuan tribes. Prior owner details inside front cover, stain to base of spine, p96 detached.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. pp.x+165. +ads. 21.5cm. Frontispiece & 23 illustrations. End paper maps. Light foxing to page edges. Good copy.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. xviii, 231pp, bw ills. Or gray cloth lacking jacket. A few smalll dark spots on bottom edge, slight foxing to endpapers, prelims and edges; tiny scuff to bottom edge of front board. Nice clean copy of this classic of the opening up of the Papua New Guinea highlands. Includes the expected stories of the jungle, head-hunters and primitive peoples. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN . Hardback. First Edition as stated on the copyright page. A very clean tight bright attractive copy in dustjacket with one major flaw. Book has a musty odor to it, not slight, not strong, just there. In my experience with a musty odor like this, storing the book in a warm stable environment will cut this odor to a slight musty odor in about a year, to a very slight musty odor in a few years, it just takes a bit of time to get it aired out. Otherwise a nice bright tight square unmarked copy in dustjacket. No Signature.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition. 22cm. G h/c, no DJ. FFEP removed with some separation along gutter, spine faded with stain and slight wear, internally VG. 231 pages, 33 mono photographs The author's fascinating adventures as a member of the Papuan Armed Constabulary between the World Wars, in remote regions bringing law and order to primitive natives accompanied only by his Papuan constables, the savages in serge.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fair. "A gripping account of an expedition to Central New Guinea undertaken in 1937." Reprint. Paperback. Pictorial covers lightly thumbed. Binding is neat and tidy. Page edges are discoloured and thumbed, more at the head and fore-edge. Some light thumbing and markings of pages. Gently handled. Pastedowns, free endpapers and pages throughout are very lightly thumbed, and also bear some discolouration and foxing. Spine sunned, this bleeds onto the covers. This book is in fair condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better.

1st edition hardback in original cloth Very Good octavo xviii + 231pp., frontis., b/w pls., Front hinge weak & strengthened with tape o/w VG copy.

1st edition hardback in original cloth Nice copy octavo xviii + 231pp., frontis., b/w pls.,

Hardcover. First edition. Cloth, 164pp. With illustrations. Some rubbing o/w very good.

Or.cl. (sl rubbed) 231pp. b/w ills. 1st ed. Reminiscences of a New Guinea patrol officer.

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: 226. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1939 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: 226.

Sydney 1938. 8vo. Or.cl. covers flecked & spotted. XX232pp. With frontisp. and 22 full-page plates. 1st ed.

Sydney 1938. 8vo. Or.cl. In illustrated but slightly defective dustjacket. XX232pp. With frontisp. and 22 full-page plates. 1st ed. Inscription on front fly-leaf. Fine.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1939. 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:- 226, 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. 226 226.