Miller e d lieut col (9 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Undated circa 1925 hardcover in splotchy red cloth covered boards with bumped spine ends and fairly sharp tips. One small 1/4 inch hole through frt gutter 1/2 inch down from head. Spine cloth chipped at ends, gilt title dull but legible. Foxing at front leaves and edge of page block, rest of book is clear. Well illustrated with b/w photos and art reproductions including a tissue-guarded author photo frontispiece. No names, tears or chips in the 350pp text. Head of frt hinge starting. A book of equestrian sport with much focus on polo but also includes horse racing, fox hunting, pig sticking and big game hunting. Uncommon title.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. An Englishman's recounting of his sporting life, much on polo and some big game hunting. Hardcover, edition not stated (presumed first U.S., but with no dates), small dampstain to rear board, some soiling to covers and page edges, otherwise a VG copy, without dustjacket.…

8vo, 350pp, b/w illustrations. A good hardback copy in cloth boards. Cracked along inner hinge at frontis, moderately foxed edges, browned endpapers. No dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. First American Edition. Circa 1925. Orginal red gloth with dulled gilt lettering. Slight fading along spine. Corners bumped. Stained spots in gutter of rear hinge. Otherwise vg+, tight, clean. With frontispiece and tissue guard. 350 pages, indexed, with 24 photographic illustrations. Book.…

Profusely illustrated with photographs of top players and their mounts, action shots, mallet types, and strategic diagrams. Original maroon cloth, now a bit soiled, gilt lettering bright on front, but bronzed on lightly sunned spine; corners bumped, spine ends and joints a touch rubbed. Text block cracked in places, yet holding firm; pp. 377-[84] roughly opened. A very good copy. Fourth edition, revised and largely rewritten.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. MILLER, Lieut.-Col. E.D. [350] pp. E.P. Dutton and Company 1925 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" Frontispiece and tissue guard w/ 24 photographic illustrations.

London, Hurst & Blackett, sans date (vers 1920), in 8 de 350 pp., cart. d'éditeur de pleine percaline bordeaux, bon ex. L'auteur était président de la "National Pony Society" et du "County Polo Assn". Ouvrage illustré de 29 photographies équestres noir et blanc. Cet ouvrage relate les 50 années de sports équestres de l'auteur, Polo, chasse à courre, courses etc.…

Single Issue Magazine. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Pages 442-528 plus 16 pages of great vintage ads, many illustrated. Features: A Soldier of Fortune - a story smuggled in bits from a French prison (part 1); A Woman in Unknown Albania - Part I - Mrs. Rose Wilder Lane describes her adventures among the remote northern mountains where tribal blood-feuds still flourish - article with photos; The Election at Rodeo - an account of the happenings at a town in Argentina on the occasion of the Presidential election of 1914; The Search for the Grosvenor Treasure - an account of the wreck of the Grosvenor on the lonely coast of Pondoland, South Africa, and operations of seekers of her sunken treasure of precious metals and stones - with photos; The Terror of the Terai - the story of one of the most remarkable elephant hunts on record - a twelve days' chase after a man-killing 'rogue'; Photo of a Venetian funeral; Three Asses in the Pyrenees - the humourous travels of a huband and wife with their donkey (part 4); Across the Pacific in a Chinese Junk - Captain George Ward and his voyage from Amoy, China to Victoria, British Columbia - article with photos, one of which includes Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford aboard the vessel; Forgotten - the terrible experience of a young surveyor off the coast of Trinidad; The Witching of the M'Bumbo - a tale of native witchcraft and trial by ordeal in Nigeria; Our Unlucky Day - an account of a series of disasters which struck a steamer, the S.S. Z_____ in the Gulf of Mexico; The Village of the Greeks - visit to a tiny hamlet in the Sicilian Mountains - with photos; The Gower Affair - a story of black magic at Porto Lokkoh on the West Coast of Africa. Above-average wear. Front cover loose but present. A worthy vintage copy. Elcock, Howard; Woodville, R. Caton; Prater, E.; Pears, Charles; Holloway, W.H.; Cleaver, Reginald; Hiley, Francis G.; Soper, G.; De Walton, John; Wigfull, W.E.; Prater, E.; Pears, Charles; Holloway, W.H.; Cleaver, Reginald; Hiley, Francis G.; Soper, G. (illustratore).…

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 1901. 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: : - 398, 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. 398 398.…