Holman james r n (8 risultati)

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 1840, 2nd ed, VG, 6 pls (including frontis). In contemporary full calf, new tips, blind & gilt edge tooling. Re-spine retaining old, raised bands, decorative gilt tooling, gilt titles to red calf label. Internally, frontis, [5], (iv-x), [2], [1], 2-491 pp, 6 pls (1 folding), red marbled endpapers & text block edges, bookplate to fpd (Sir John Marjoribanks 1830-1884), ink dedication to ffep (to Sir John 1848), some faint edge browning, offsetting, some very occasional spotting, & foxing to folding plate, 1 pl corner repaired, printed by G Norman, 29, Maiden-Lane, Covent-Garden. (Folio, 134*211 mm). (Cordell - The Human Tradition in Modern Africa. Gentlemens Magazine V173-174 #7 05). Please contact for more information. A reprint of Vol 1, of Holman's Voyage around the world (1834) (the 1st ed), with a new titlepage. Holman was known as 'The Blind Traveler' and traveled extensively especially in China and Africa. See ODNB. WAGEMAN. HAGE L. BARBER Lt RN. GALLER JM RN. AGASSI Lt JD RN. (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Hardbound, 1/4 leather-bound over cloth boards, gilt top edge. 2nd edition, with 8 illustrations by Gaucci & 2 frontispiece illustrations. Boards show considerable wear to corners and edges, with corners bumped. Interior shows foxing & the first few pages of each volume have spotting, wear, small tears & paper loss. Volume 2 has a large ink stain on the bottom right which affects nearly the entire book but does not invade the parameters of the text or illustrations. Price reflects condition. Rare.…

Second edition, complete in itself. With 6 plates (1 foldout). 8vo. Original blind stamped maroon cloth, with tear to lower rear joint and a little fray to the head of the spine. Some light foxing to plates. Endpapers split at joints, though joints sound. Very good otherwise. xi, 491pp. London, The first volume of the "blind traveller's" four volume series "complete in itself".…

First edition. 8vo. 225x140mm. pp. xi [ibl], 356, errata leaf tipped in. Uncut in the original boards with paper label to spine. Leaves X7 and 8 unopened. Spine somewhat worn with some of the paper missing, corners rubbed and worn and some marks on the boards. Internally very good and overall a nice unsophisticated copy of a book rare in commerce, three copies appearing at auction in the last fifty years (one of which was William Beckford's annotated copy which gives an indication of Holman's fame during his life). James Holman was a phenomenon and something of celebrity in his day. At twenty-five he was forced to retire from his naval career when struck by an illness that left him blind. Determined to continue his active life and retain some degree of normality, he decided that he would travel the world. He began with this three year European Grand Tour the account of which ran to five editions in the next twelve years. In the year of its first publication (1822), he embarked on his extraordinary journey round the world - a challenging prospect then even without a visual disability. He wrote his books by dictating them to a secretary or with the help of a writing machine, the Nocto via Polygraph (also called a Noctograph), invented by Ralph Wedgwood (a cousin of Josiah) which is shown in the frontispiece portrait of Holman. He writes with great charm, vividness and a nice lacing of sharp opinion. He would have been a splendid travelling companion. It is striking how little Holman makes of his blindness in The Narrative of a Journey. He makes a brief reference on the first page to "my personal defects" and elsewhere he hints at his blindness when describing how he has to trace the contour of a sculpture, but that is about it. He also never mentions other illnesses which incapacitated him for long sections of his journey. Holman's reluctance to dwell on his blindness was, in part, due to the (shockingly unkind) criticism that a blind man could not fully experience overseas travel. But it was also a stoical acknowledgement that his disability would not interfere with his pleasure and that his experience as a blind traveller was as valid and fulfilling as that of a sighted person. Hard to disagree.…

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 1834. 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: - 507, 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. 507 507.…

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 1834. 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: - 506, 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. 506 506.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1834 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 507 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. 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. Pages: 507 Language: English.…