joseph speer (13 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. thee 1" tears to top edge of dj, dj in new protective mylar.

Hardcover. Original. Brown cloth boards, 34 pp. 33 cartoon illustrations in bw. A nicely priced original edition of this classic. An 1871 didactic satire casting European countries at the time of the Franco-Prussian War as schoolchildren, and portraying their battles as schoolyard skirmishes. The text was written from a sympathetic French perspective, and meant to warn British residents of the threat of a German invasion. (From Wikipedia). Also from Wikipedia: Thomas Nast (September 27, 1840 December 7, 1902) was a German-born American caricaturist and editorial cartoonist who is considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon". He was the scourge of Boss Tweed and the Tammany Hall machine. Among his notable works were the creation of the modern version of Santa Claus, and Uncle Sam (the male personification of the American people), as well as the political symbols of both major United States political parties: the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey. Fair, front cover and spine separated from binding at hinge, binding sound but fragile. ffep separated. Ex-library with 3 labels, pages clean and edges straight, age darkening.

Paperback. very good - fine 40 pages, fanzine, age toned, looks like a duplicate page, which might mean a missing one.

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Four issues of this uncommon periodical edited / published by C.L. Morrison. Issues from Summer 1982, Winter 1981, Spring 1982, and Vol. 5, No. 3 (1983). Mix of art writing, fiction, poetry, full contributor list in the author field. Some expected age toning to the issues, occasional chipping to edges, particularly to rear cover of Winter 1981 and front of Summer 1982. Staples have been removed from three issues - accompanying break to spine. Altogether intact and attractive.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Second. WITH MANUSCRIPT CORRECTIONS IN THE AUTHOR'S HAND -- PERHAPS FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE DAUPHIN de FRANCE (LOUIS XVI) -- EX-COLL. LORD WARDINGTON. Second edition, expanded. London: for the Author and sold by S. Hooper, 1771. Folio (15 15/16" x 10 ¼", 404mm x 261mm). [Full collation available.] With 26 hand-colored engraved maps, of which 23 are double-page, 2 folding and 1 single. Bound in contemporary mottled calf. On the spine, 6 raised bands. Title and author gilt to the second panel. A curled dolphin within a coronetted circle gilt to the panels. Gilt roll to the edges of the boards. All edges of the text-block sprinkled red. Scuffed generally, with some loss at the fore-corners. The lower half of the rear cover filled with new calf mottled to match. End-papers renewed. A crease to the upper fore-corner, initially moderate but eventually mild or beyond detection. Occasional patches of soiling or the odd spot of foxing. Pigment oxidation to the verso of the maps. Added in ink manuscript to the end of the preface (p. vi): "Examined and Corrected by ----" before (printed) "The Author." and ink corrections and additions to pp. v, 9, 10, 27, 29, 34, 35, 39, 43 and 52 (11pp. total). Graphite marginalia to the "Plan of the Harbour of S.t Juan de Port O Rico," apparently in a different (but still early, English) hand, converting yards to miles & calculating latitude or longitude; that plate with a split at the lower edge of the fold. Gilt white leather bookplate of Christopher Henry Beaumont Pease, Lord Wardington, to the rear paste-down. Captain Joseph Smith Speer is a nebulous figure, essentially unknown outside his Pilot -- i.e., a naval atlas with a view to steering ships -- that was first published in 1766. The text of this second edition is virtually identical -- a page-for-page resetting, with some corrections or additions (see below; the text of the 1766 edition stops at p. 53) -- to that of the first, but the complement of maps has been doubled (13 to 26), providing a great deal more practical information for the pilot. [Full list of charts available.] The expansions trace growing and shifting British interests in the region: Santo Domingo, Cuba, Veracruz and Cartagena. The nuanced full color of the present volume may be unique, and that is no surprise, given the subscription -- in what one has no reason to doubt is the author's hand -- indicating that it was personally reviewed and emended by Speer himself. Even more intriguing is the possibility -- bizarre, admittedly -- that this revised strategic atlas for the contested West Indies may have been in the library of the Dauphin (heir apparent) of France. The crowned dolphin, repeated in the panels of the spine is the traditional symbol of the heir apparent to the French crown (le Dauphin; the title comes from the dolphin in the arms of Guigues IV, count of Vienne; the seigneury was sold to the Philippe VI on the condition that the king's eldest son take the title). The Dauphin could only be the future Louis XVI, who would commit France's military support to the American cause of Independence, continuing by proxy their long aggression with Britain. Assuming Speer annotated the volume without the knowledge it would come to be owned by his nation's arch-rival, it is the product of a work of almost unthinkable cartographic espionage. Christopher Henry Beaumont Pease, 2nd Baron Wardington (1924-2005), was a book collector of great renown, building a splendid library at his Oxfordshire home, Wardington Manor. His particular interest was the very finest examples of cartography. His sale (part two, Sotheby's London, 10 October 2006; the present item lot 486: £20,400 = $38,052) was a landmark in the field. The description notes that the volume was purchased by Charles W. Traylen (for Lord Wardington) at Christie's London (15 November 1978, lot 184) from an undesignated consignor. ESTC N25953; Phillips, Atlases 2698; Sabin 89248; Shirley, British Library M.SPR.1b.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Illustrated by Ward, H.J. (Hugh Joseph) - Cover (illustratore). First Edition. 128 pages. Great cover art by H.J. Ward. Stories include: Peril's Highway; Jackaroo; Bayou Madness; Rubies of Empire; Diana Daw; Graveyard of Missing Ships; She-Sheriff Barbara; Dangerous Bequest. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy.; Magazine; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Bellem, Robert Leslie; Trent, Clive; Merrill, Lew; Maxwell, Clayton; Court, Harley L.; Speer, Hugh; Cooper, Ken Spicy-Adventure Stories Magazine, October 1939, Volume 10, Number 6 Peril's Highway; Jackaroo; Bayou Madness; Rubies of Empire; Diana Daw; Grav.

LeatherBound. Condizione: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1754 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. 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. 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: 48.

LeatherBound. Condizione: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1775 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. 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. 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: 34.

The whole illustrated with a number of maps and plans engraved by the best artists describing the ports and bays .  Second edition, first issue. Folio (413 by 260 mm). 25 charts (of 26, lacking the Bay of Honduras), one folding, one single-page, with Havana and Carthagena Harbour both dated October 1st 1771. The Cape Nicola Mole chart with paper flaw, separated, into the printed area. Recent half calf over marbled boards, spine gilt. Title-page, dedication leaf, 2pp, preface, [4], 67, [1]pp. London, Samuel Hooper for Joseph Smith Speer,  A very scarce pilot guide of the West Indies in excellent condition. This is much expanded from the first edition of 1766, which only had 13 maps. The guide contains charts of two North American harbours, Cape Fear Harbour and Jekil Sound (sic), as well as five in Jamaica (Port Royal, Port Antonio, Blewfield's Harbour, Lucia Harbour, and Mantica Bay); two of Havana; Cap Francois and Cape Nicola Mole in Hispanola; Port St Fernando de Omoa in Honduras, Port Orico Puerto Rico. Port au Prince, Port Paix in Haiti, as well as Carthagena, Vera Cruz and Puerto Vello and others.   An important snap shot of knowledge of the West Indies at the eve of the Revolutionary War. Each of these maps are augmented by sailing directions and the final page is a catalogue advertising select items from Hooper's stock.   ESTC calls for two pages of subscribers names, not present here, and not listed by Shirley. Sabin, 89248; Shirley (BL) M.SPR-1b.

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 1911. 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: - 410, 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. 410 410.

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 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1911. 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:- 410, 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. 410.

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 [1911] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2023 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 410, 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}. 410.