Hon earl birkenhead (12 risultati)

Cloth Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. 298pp including index Professional edition Cover is lightly soiled with wear at corners Pages are age-toned, but clean and tight.

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Hardback (No Dust Wrapper.). Condizione: Very Good. Condition Notes: Just a hint of fading to the spine. Previous owners' name to the half-title page; Hardback. Black boards with red titles to the spine; Measures 8¼" x 5¾" (0.9 kg); pp 319; First edition thus, first published 1926. Includes: Top edge dyed Red; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #199595 ||.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Poor. 1st Edition. 11 pages, poor condition in original paper covers, covers worn and creased, vertical crease form folding, minor marks to the covers, staples rusting.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. second impression on blue cloth.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 216pp Green Bds with gilt titles to spine. V. Bright. Head and toe of spine rubbed. Slight foxing. B/w frontis.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good-. Dark green cloth boards with gilt on spine. Interior is clean and unmarked; some foxing on pages. Top edge of text block dust stained. Copyright pages states ''Second Printing July 1929 (Before Publication)''. Dust jacket (''3rd Large Printing'' noted on front panel) is rubbed; shows light general soiling; some spotting on the rear panel; in an archival mylar sleeve. Eight full-page illustrations (including frontispiece) by Zhenya Gay. xxii, 349 pages. Considered to be the authentic memoirs of a British criminal, disguised by its author in the form of a novel. Our subject, alias Ralph Rashleigh, was convicted in London of burglary in the early 1800s and placed on a prison ship bound for the penal colony of New South Wales (Australia). He writes of the many terrible realities encountered.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Original Hutchinson & Co. 1938 edition of More Famous Trials, edited by The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Birkenhead, author of the companion volume Famous Trials. This volume presents detailed accounts of high-profile British trials, with analysis, courtroom narrative, and historical context from one of Britain's most distinguished legal and political figures. Illustrated with 41 plates, this work is part of the uniform Famous Trials series, highly sought after by collectors of legal history, British judiciary biographies, and early 20th-century true crime literature. Condition: Binding sound, text block secure, all leaves intact. Pages clean with light age toning and some light foxing to prelims and edges. Minor wear and bumping to extremities, with light marks to spine and boards. Shows minor age-related wear typical of a book this age. Please refer to photographs for full condition details. Condition & Return Policy Please note that due to the age, rarity, and collectable nature of these books, returns will not be accepted unless an item has been significantly misdescribed. These are original antiquarian works, many of which are well over 100 years old, and will naturally show signs of age, handling, and use. Some volumes may also contain contemporary printer's marks, proof-reading annotations, ownership inscriptions, or other manuscript markings acquired during their publication or collecting history. These should be regarded as part of the book's provenance and character rather than defects. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report. If you require any additional photographs or specific images of particular pages, bindings, inscriptions, annotations, or condition details, please feel free to contact me prior to purchase and I will be happy to provide them. All books are carefully packaged between sturdy protective cardboard sheets, placed in a padded jiffy envelope, and securely sealed to provide maximum protection during transit and help ensure it arrives safely.…

First Edition. Pp. 224, frontispiece portrait, plus 8 plates, appendix, index; demy 8vo; black boards, spine lettered in gilt, tiny bruise to bottom edge of upper board; price-clipped dust wrapper, slightly soiled and foxed, edges worn, with a couple of tiny splits, longer (5 cm.) closed tear at foot of backstrip; book label of David Levine, Sydney, on upper pastedown, an earlier owner's inked inscription (dated 1966) on the upper free endpaper, the outer leaves slightly offset, a little light foxing; MacGibbon & Kee, London, 1960. First edition. *'Birkenhead - rabble-rouser, self-indulgent, sybaritic K.C.; spendthrift and shameless careerist, with perhaps the finest mind of his generation' [wrapper blurb].…

Hardcover. First edition. This jacketed first edition features a compelling contemporary gift inscription from Sir Lionel Fletcher to the officer who served as French Military Attache in London during the First World War. Both were significant figures involved in the logistical and diplomatic planning for First World War deployment of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), in which the author served, holding various commands and earning mention in the dispatches five times. The inscription, inked in four lines in black on the front pastedown, reads: "To | Le General Vicomte de la Panouse | in remembrance of strenuous times | Lionel Fletcher 18 2/30". The inscription date of 18 February 1930 is in the month of publication. Condition is very good in a good plus dust jacket. The red cloth binding is clean, bright, tight, and square, with sharp corners and bright spine gilt. There is light soiling along the bottom edges, a touch of sunning at the upper right spine head, corresponding to dust jacket losses, and some wrinkling to the spine ends. The contents show no appreciable age toning and no previous ownership marks other than the original gift inscription. Spotting is the only appreciable defect, substantial to the text block edges, pastedowns, and first and final leaves, light and intermittent within the text. The scarce original dust jacket features Sir William Orpen's portrait of the author on the front face. The jacket is unfaded, the red print on the spine still bright, but is soiled and spotted with trivial losses to the flap fold ends and lower joints and with irregular loss at the spine head to a maximum depth of one inch, consuming the "R" in the title and part of the adjacent "U" and E", as well as strip loss at the top left of the front face 1.75 inches wide to a maximum depth of .5 inch. The dust jacket is fitted with a clear, removable, archival cover.The recipientA cavalry officer who rose to the rank of Général de Brigade, General Louis, Vicomte de la Panouse (18631945) served as the French Military Attaché in London during the First World War. He was a vital conduit between the French War Office and the British War Department during mobilization, coordinating Anglo-French intelligence and logistics, and facilitating allied cooperation. He lived long enough to see the liberation of France during the Second World War.Lionel FletcherSir Edward Lionel Fletcher, CBE (18761968), a commodore in the Royal Naval Reserve, and manager of the White Star Shipping Line, was tapped to secretly investigate challenges to landing the BEF on the European mainland during the First World War. Fletcher reconnoitered French Channel ports and worked closely with French military staff including, of course, General Louis, Vicomte de la Panouse. As mentioned at pages 140-141 in this book, to fulfill his charge Fletcher gave up all other work "for many months". For his services, Fletcher was knighted in June 1915.The authorThis memoir's author, Major-General The Rt. Hon. John Edward Bernard "Jack" Seely, would become 1st Baron Mottistone, CB, CMG, DSO, PC, TD, PC, JP, DL. Along with his friend Winston S. Churchill, Seely was one of only two people to serve both in the British Cabinet and in uniform at the Front during the First World War. The Seely-Churchill parallels were exceptional. Both earned distinction during the Boer War, parlayed war records into election to Parliament in 1900, left the Conservative Party to become a Liberal in 1904, and joined the Liberal Government Cabinet in 1908. Both were forced out of Cabinet posts Seely in 1914, Churchill in 1915 - and subsequently served on the Western Front, Seely with notable distinction. Along with Churchill, Seely rejoined the Conservative Party in the mid-1920s. There, their trajectories parted. Seely chaired the National Savings Commission from 1926-1943. During the 1930s, after this volume was published, Seely urged appeasement of Hitler, but eventually denounced Hitler and led the National Savings Committee as a vital part of the national war effort under Churchill's wartime premiership.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: new. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. 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:- 381, 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. 381.…

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 1924. 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:- 381, 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. 381 381.…