john sobieski stuart charles edward (23 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating realm where history and romance intertwine, exploring the lives of extraordinary individuals whose actions transcended the ordinary and ventured into the realm of legend. The author skillfully contrasts the grandeur and heroism of the chivalric age with the more subdued and commonplace character of later times. Central to this exploration is the enigmatic figure of Charles Edward, a historical figure whose life was marked by daring adventures, mysterious undertakings, and years shrouded in secrecy. The narrative delves into his audacious attempt to reclaim the throne of Scotland, a venture fueled by the same spirit that propelled historical titans like Caesar and his namesake across the Rubicon. Despite its ultimate failure, the attempt is portrayed as a testament to unwavering chivalry and heroic resolve. Beyond the well-known events of his Scottish campaign, the book ventures into the lesser-known years of Charles Edward's life, unveiling a hidden tapestry of secret journeys, courtly negotiations, and fleeting appearances across Europe. These enigmatic episodes hint at a life of ceaseless activity and covert operations, leaving behind a trail of intrigue and unanswered questions. Through vivid storytelling and insightful observations, this book invites readers to contemplate the enduring legacy of Charles Edward and the profound impact of his life on the course of history. It sheds light on a figure who, though often relegated to the shadows of history, embodies the spirit of a bygone era and continues to captivate the imagination with his unwavering pursuit of a lost cause. 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. 1st Edition. 8vo, vg, no dw, cnrs rubbed, 2 vols.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Two Volumes Complete. Hardcover in original cloth covered boards with embossed pattern, gilt titles to spine and gilt coat of arms on from boards, some light shelfwear, corners bumped and some light marking, previous owners bookplate, light foxing throughout but otherwise in Very Good condition. First edition, pp ix, 381, 560, b&w frontispieces, index, Corrigenda. THE PACKED WEIGHT OF THIS BOOK IS OVER 1KG, SO FOR UK FIRST CLASS AND INTERNATIONAL, ADDITIONAL POSTAGE COSTS WILL BE REQUIRED.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1848, 1st edition. Two volumes. Octavo. ix, 381, [3]pp & 560pp. Frontispiece to each volume. From the Duke of Gloucester collection [bookplate to end papers]. Finely bound by Hatchards, London, in half morocco over vellum sides, raised bands to spine with gilt titles. Top edge gilt. Bindings square and firm. Some minor rubbing to extremities. A little marginal spotting and toning internally. Otherwise a 'Very Good+' set.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Ian Oates (illustratore). Limited Edition. Signed Limited Edition of 350 copies, this copy No.36 signed by both Ian Oates and Lord Lovat to colophon page. Landscape pp175 with colour frontis and a further 11 colour plates with b/w illustrations by Ian Oates throughout. Hardcover issued without dust jacket in slipcase. Green cloth covered slipcase in very good condition with a little rubbing to edges. The book itself is bound in half green morocco leather over green cloth boards with gilt titles and stag heads to spine and stags head to front board in circular inlay. Binding in very good+ condition with a little fading to gilt on spine along with a touch of sunning. Inside all pages with full edge gilt in lovely near fine condition. A very nice copy of this signed limited edition originally published in two volumes in 1848. Signed by Illustrator(s).

New Ed. Landscape 4to. 176pp. Profusely ills. from sketches, 12 colour plates. Gilt ruled buckram with gilt stags head to upper board, t.e.g., card slipcase sl. faded and rubbed with loss. No. 164 of a Limited Edition of 350 Copies.From the library of Peter William Monckton Copeman (19322018) English dermatologist known as "Dr Spot" by his colleagues. He was consultant physician at Westminster Hospital and consulting dermatologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He treated many celebrities and also helped modernise Qatar's medical services. He authored over a hundred peer-reviewed articles and pioneered research on allergic vasculitis and malignant melanoma.Outside medicine, he co-founded the Game Conservancy, where he arranged the regeneration of the British grey partridge. US$125.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, 2 volumes, original cloth, rebacked, , new endpapers, corners worn, frontispieces, pp ix, 381, 560, index, Corrigenda, with the bookplate of Bibliotheca Tiliana,

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. 1st Edition. 8vo. Pp xii, 300. Lithographic frontis (of bizarre design). 2 page publisher's list. Original blindstamped cloth, gilt. Spine torn and defective. From the library of Tarradale house with its bookplate and withdrawn stamp to the front paste-down endpaper.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, 2 volumes, rebound in contemporary quarter calf, , edges little rubbed, , frontispieces, pp ix, 381, 560, index, Corrigenda, nice clean set,

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, 2 volumes, original cloth, rebacked, original backs laid down, frontispieces, pp ix, 381, 560, index, Corrigenda, nice clean set,

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1848). 1848 1st editions. Two volumes. Small 8vo (132 x 206mm). Ppxiv,381 + 2pp;viii,560. Tinted frontispiece to each volume. Red cloth, spine titled in gilt, coat-of-arms in gilt to blind-stamped boards. A good two-volume set, both volumes professionally recased in original publisher's cloth, foxing, especially of tissue-guards, light stains to cloth. The Allen brothers were born in Wales in the late 18th century. They were later to claim to be the grandsons of Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Stuart, 1720-1788, and in the 1871 census claimed their birthplace as Versailles. The pseudonyms for the two brothers are ".extremely confusing, and there is conflicting information about [them] from all sources, including the venerable Dictionary of National Biography. To compound the issue, these same sources seem to repeatedly confuse the two brothers and their various names. What is agreed upon is that the brothers were enamored with the lore of Scotland, and invented an elaborate genealogical record, which changed and was added to throughout their lives." (Callahan). They are the authors of the notorious Vestiarium Scoticum, a book claiming to be based upon a 16th century manuscript on Scottish tartans that was soon revealed as a forgery. .

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. Pp ix, corrigenda leaf, 381.2 page publisher's list; (ii), corrigenda slip, 560. Tinted litho frontispieces to each volume. Publisher's quarter roan, gilt. Teg. Leaf patterned endpapers. Slight weakness to inner hinges and a short repaired tear to head of spine of volume 2. Attractive copy from the library of Tarradale House with bookplates to front paste-down endpapers.

Leather. Condizione: Very Good. Not Stated (illustratore). A lovely copy of a very scarce early edition the Sobieski Stuart's unusual historical work, providing dubious evidence of their relationship to Scotland's Bonnie Prince Charlie. A very scarce early edition of this historical work from John Carter Allen and Charles Manning Allen, siblings and pretenders to the Scottish throne, who adopted the Sobieski Stuart name in the late 1830s, claiming their descent Bonnie Prince Charlie.Illustrated with a lithographic frontispiece, and in a bright quarter morocco binding.First published in 1847, within the work the brothers detail three scenes in recent history which, taken together, suggest that their father was the child of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and Louise of Stolberg. The work was swiftly characterised by historians as one of 'solemn self projection', and not based in reality.The final three-hundred pages, are composed of copious historical notes, aiming to prove the voracity of their claims.With the bookplate of J. L. Weir to the front pastedown.A bright copy of a very scarce early edition of this curious work of historical myth. Rebound in quarter morocco, with marbled paper covered boards, and endpapers renewed. Light fading to back strip, otherwise externally fine. Front hinge starting between title page and frontispiece, with board holding firm. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Oates, Ian (illustratore). Oblong 4to. Pp 175. Plates in colour and black and white. Further illustrations in the text. Full publisher's morocco. Aeg. Marbled endpapers. Cloth-backed box with hinged, folding lid. Copy number2 (of a total edition limited to 350 copies). There were an unstated number of deluxe copies, of which this is one, signed by the illustrator and containing an original pencil sketch of a stag, signed by Oates. Exceptional.

7.5 x 4, full leather, 230 pp, 300 pp notes, lithographed frontis piece, gilt decorated red morocco, signed binding by Larkins, edge worn, front hinge tender, bookplate, spine labels gone, written by two pretend claimants to descent from Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Stuart, who promoted Scottish nationalism). This series of short stories on Romans is presented as a justification of their descent. The rear of the book has several contemporary newspaper articles tipped to blank pages related to the book and its authors. Also a manuscript letter signed by Sobieska Louise de Plat nee Stuart Comtesse d'Albanie, a daughter of the junior author, requesting donations for a school in Bucharest also a printed broadside from the Archbishop of Bucharest in support of her endeavors. First published in 1847, this is an early printing with some great association pieces tipped in. EARLY PRINTING.

Hardcover. Condizione: Sehr gut. 2° (58x43 cm);dunkelblaues Leder mit Rückentitel und reicher Vergolgung; umlaufender Goldschnitt; Deckel innen aud aussen mit kariertem farbigen Stoff, ebenso die Vorsätze und der sehr stabile Schuber; - XIX, LXVIII, 171 S., davon 37 Tafeln mit altkolorierten Stiche mit den prächtigen Kostümen der Highland Clans und 2 Lithographien; auch das Titelblatt mit sehr schöner kolorierten Lithographie; - mit biographischer Einführung; - Text englisch; - Limitierte Auflage von 500 Exemplaren, dies die Nr. 45 - Clan Stuart war von 1371 bis 1714 die schottische Königsfamilie. Die Stewart Dynastie startete mit Robert II. Sein Vater war der Gemahl von König Robert Bruces Tochter. Das letzte Mitglied des Clan Stewart, das auf dem schottischen Thron saß war Königin Anne. Sie starb im Jahre 1714. - prächtiges, seltenes Werk von sehr guter Erhaltung; Gewicht 13 Kg!

1st thus. 175 pages, TEG, landscape 4to. 12 full page colour plates, and full page and text illustrations by Ian Oates, with an introduction by Lord Lovat. Limited to 350 numbered copies this being number 139, Publishers green cloth with gilt stag head vignette to upper board and stag head motifs to spine. In the publisher's card slipcase there is some fading and light rubbing to the edges of the slipcase, a vg + copy. Originally published in 2 volumes in 1848. The second volume from which the text of this book is drawn. It contains fascinating descriptions of deer stalking as it was practiced at that time both in the Highlands and on the Continent.

1st Edn,. ix 381 + 560 pages, 2 volumes TEG, errata slip, pages uncut, tinted frontis to each volume. Publishers 1/4 straight green roan, gilt harp motif in floral borders to each spine a vg+ copy. Volume a collection of related verse . Volume 2 recounts "the old days in the Highlands before the deer were driven from the hill ". Schwerdt vol 2 231pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Antony Atha Publishers Diss, 1985. New Ed. Oblong 4to. 176pp. Profusely ills. from sketches, 12 colour plates. Gilt ruled buckram with gilt stags head to upper board, t.e.g., card slipcase , No. 171 of a Limited Edition of 350 Copies.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Antony Atha Publishers Diss, 1985. New Ed. Oblong 4to. 176pp. Profusely ills. from sketches, 12 colour plates. Gilt ruled buckram with gilt stags head to upper board, a.e.g., copy 63 of the first 125 copies, bound in half green morocco, signed by Lord Lovat and Ian Oates, very good copy in cloth slipcase,

Diss: Antony Atha Publishers. 1985. Oblong 4to. Original green cloth, gilt rules and stag's head to upper board, gilt lettering and decoration to spine; pp. 176, 12 colour plates and text illustrations by Ian Oates; fine. Provenance: ffep with inscription from Lord Lovat "To my friend Wyndham [Lloyd-Davies]/ armed with rod, gun or rifle".No. 279 of limited edition of 350. Introduction by Lord Lovat. This copy Signed by Lovat and Ian Oates. A handsome reprint of the famous 1848 poetic work on deer stalking by two brothers who were heirs to the royal House of Stuart.

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 2015, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1847. 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:- 552, 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. 552.

Full Leather Bound. Condizione: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1847] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2015 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 552, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 552.