mrs balfour (59 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. In.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. Revised Edition. Spine is cracked at the title page. Front endpaper has some writing in pen. Corners are bumped, and beginning to chip. Pages are foxed.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 24mo. n.d. wear to extrems, dent to top edge of boards. Soiling to boards.Slight spotting Tanned rfep. Book.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: Fair. 1875. No Edition Remarks. 152 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering and designs. Moderate foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscriptions to front pastedown and free endpaper. Moderate cracking to gutters and hinges causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. c 1861 probably 1st stitching weak G. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. This period covers Robert Louis Stevenson's final years and death, during which Mrs. Stevenson, his mother, lived on the island with him. Boards are bound in red cloth which are clean with NO fraying, and lightly bumped corners. Spine is sunned dark and paper label of title chipped but 90% complete and readable. Binding is firm; interior pages are well attached - no loose or torn pages. End papers are foxed and orignal tissue paper inserts still in place. Previous owner inscription beautifully written and dated January 6, 1907 on FEP. includes B&W photos. This is NOT an Ex-lib; An excellent condition given this book has been in existence for over 117+ years.

Disbound. Condizione: Very Good. Balfour-ker, Wm. (illustratore). First Edition. Very good in wrappers with crease to covers and pages, and short, closed tear to foredge of back panel and last page, plus mild wear to spine where disbound. Pages are clean and bright. Complete and original issue of Life. Mrs. Wilson's short article about women and indigestion appears on p. 436. Centerfold reproduction of a painting by William Balfour-ker, "In the Plymouth Woods," shows two pilgrims in the forest with a young Indian child in full head gear and with bow and arrow hiding behind a tree. This issue features a color illustration by C. Allan Gilbert of an elderly gentleman at his table being served by his pretty servant. Article, "Americanus Automobilis" about how the new automobile "simply exhibits a new aspect of the characterisitic American lack of poise, the temperamental defect of control" (p. 423). Elbert Hubbard's two column answer to the question "Are Three American Women Out of Five Disappointed in Their Husbands?" Also, an editorial about Theodore Roosevelt's presidential campaign (p. 424) An interesting piece of turn-of-the-century memorabilia with ads for Milo Cigarettes, Victor Talking Machine, Prudential Rock, the California Limited train, to name only a few, and plenty of cartoons and other illustrations, plus feature stories and poetry.

Hardback, cloth. Condizione: As Described. No Jacket. One By Herself or "God setteth the Solitary in Families" by Mrs Clara Lucas Balfour London: The Sunday School Union, 57 and 59 Ludgate Hill, E.C. Hardback. Undated but circa 1905 and contains inscription from that year. (Originally published 1872.) Illustrated. Octavo/8vo, measures around 5" by 7 3/8" by 3/4". Pagination: (2) viii + 145 (1) 6 (2) pp. Publisher catalogue at rear. A scarce early copy of this work. No dust jacket. Red cloth binding, with green, yellow and blue pictorial detail to front board and yellow and black lettering to front board and spine. Signs of wear, scuffing, some rubbing at edges and on hinges. Some marking. Also discolouration, especially to spine. Bumped corners. Book has forward tilt. Some slackness to binding, a bit of strain to textblock but reasonably firm. Page edges browned, scuffed and otherwise marked. Some marking to endpapers, inked gift inscription on front pastedown, rubbed out pencil writing to verso of second free endpaper and recto of frontispiece leaf. Some foxing, toning and thumbing to page surfaces throughout but no underlining, marginalia, etc. See pictures for further information. viii, 145, 6 pp. Circa 1905. n.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Thus. 8vo. ca 158pp A good copy in faded blue paper covers with small water mark to spine front cover top, spine browned. Book.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of Victorian England through the unique perspective of a decanter. The author uses this seemingly inanimate object to comment on the social and moral landscape of the time, particularly focusing on the destructive effects of alcohol and its impact on individuals and families. Through the decanter's observations, we witness the downfall of a young wife, the moral failings of a wealthy landowner, and the tragic fate of a poor family struggling with poverty and addiction. The book's narrative style, using the voice of a decanter, is reminiscent of the burgeoning popularity of the novel in Victorian England, where the emergence of the "everyman" character as a narrator provided a fresh and relatable perspective for readers. The decanter, as an object associated with both indulgence and the darker side of Victorian society, serves as a poignant symbol of the complexities of the era. The book explores themes of social class, morality, and the consequences of unchecked indulgence. The author uses the decanter's voice to critique the hypocrisy of Victorian society, where outward appearances and the facade of respectability often masked deeper moral failings. The story is a cautionary tale, highlighting the dangers of addiction and the destructive power of social forces on individual lives. The book ultimately presents a stark picture of the darker aspects of Victorian life, offering a timely reminder of the pitfalls of unchecked indulgence and the importance of personal responsibility and societal accountability. 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.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Ed. hard cover red cloth bds, spine a litle aged, paper label to spine rubbed at top and to surface, prev. owners label to front pastedown, tissue protected frontis. of author, foxing to pge edge blocks and in places through text and to endpapers, 12 illustrations in b/w, pp340 + catalogue of books to rear, some pencil writing on endpaper and ink notes on relevant dates of deaths to final endpaper verso, includes newspaper picture of the tomb of the novelist R L Stevenson showing the tablet erected to the memory of Mrs Stevenson, whose ashes were brought from America and placed in her husband's grave at Samoa.

Cloth. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Letters by the mother of Robert Louis Stevenson, 'written during her journeys to Samoa and her life there in the household of her son, up to her return home after his death'. First Edn., 1906; full red cloth; printed title label (creased/sunned/lightly chipped) laid down to spine; top edge gilt (dulled); fore-edge uncut; x+340pp. + 40pp. publisher's catalogue; illus. bw. plates (photos.). Slightly scuffed/soiled spine moderately faded, but robust/intact; rear board very slightly faded at top corner; boards slightly scuffed, but robust/quite crisp; heavy foxing to moderately tanned fore/bottom edges; moderate foxing to preliminaries; sporadic light to moderate (occasionally heavy) foxing to pages, but text fresh, pages generally bright/very crisp. Binding secure, all complete/intact. No inscriptions. Good. PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING. Hardback.

1st Edition. Good, no d/w. Spine faded and rubbed, edge of boards and corners worn and bumped, spine title badly worn with pieces missing, boards unevenly faded and marked, front hinge weak, small booksellers label inside front board, pages browned with some foxing. Please email for exact postage quote and information on any available discounts.

Octavo, red cloth boards, black & red lettering to title plate to spine, teg, deckled page edges, frontispiece with tissue guard, x + 340pp + 40pp catalogue, illus/photos, VG- (moderate bruising to extrems, heavy fading & chafing to spine, moderate chafing & soiling to boards, light tanning & foxing to page edges & prelims/terminals).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 215 pp. ; green textured cloth with gold lettering and designs ; no dustjacket ; Contents: Patrons, Officers and Council -- Arrangements For 1963 -- Report Of The Council -- Balance Sheets -- Presidents and Awards -- The President -- The Judging Of Roses / F. Fairbrother -- A Symposium On Mulching and Fertilizing / Dr. A. Dick, B.Sc., M.D., Nigel Raban, F. A. Gibson, Colonel W. B. Wright, Lieut.Col. D. Pope, Joan E. Fulford -- Roses In The Home / Ann Orci -- The Rose Of St. Francis Of Assist / Arbel M. Aldous -- The Rose Garden At Roath Park, Cardiff / W. Nelmes -- Fragrance / Rosemary James -- Roses As Specimen Plants / André Leroy -- Spraying Appliances For The Small Garden / Roy Hay -- Rose Root-Stocks: A First Field Trial / O. D. Rowley -- The International Rose Competition and Permanent International Rose Show Of The Hague, Netherlands / I. Rijnveld -- 'Peace' (Mme Antoine Meilland) / Bertram Park -- Rose Growing On A Chalk Soil / W. A. James -- When The Sub-Soil Is Gault / Vera F. P. Day, N.D.H. -- Pruning and The Winter Of 1961-2 / Leonard Hollis, Dr. A. Dick, B.Sc., M.D., G. D. Burch, S. M. Gault, F. A. Gibson, R. L. Pallett -- 'Melrose' / Bernard Jones -- On Beginning Again / J. H. Wilding -- Almost Idolatrous / Nigel Eva -- Repeat Flowering Climbers and Shrub Roses / S. M. Gault -- Chromosomes / Norman Young -- Recent Research On Roses / E. F. Allen -- Some Roses To Grow In Yorkshire / R. C. Balfour -- Book Reviews -- The Amateur Hybridist / The Late Albert Norman -- Albert Norman, A. B. Griffith, William B. Moore, Past Presidents -- The Decorative Classes / Julia Clements -- Bristol Group Summer Show, 1962 / L. A. Anstiss -- Cardiff Group Summer Show, 1962 / Alan Gibbs -- The Summer Show / A. G. L. Hellyer -- Contents -- Northern Rose Show / J. C. Watson -- Autumn Rose Show / Gordon Forsyth -- The Lakeland Rose Show -- The Trial Ground / H. Edland -- Show Awards and Trial Ground Awards 1962 -- International Awards 1962 -- Rose Analysis / L. G. Turner -- By Road To Bone Hill -- Maj.-Gen. R. F. B. Naylor, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., President 1963 -- Two Arrangements For The Home -- The Rose Garden Of Sta Maria Degli Angeli At Assisi -- The Rose Garden At Roatii Park, Cardiff -- Two Types Of Sprayers With Plastic Containers -- Small Hand Pressure Sprayer -- Spray Attachment Using Water Pressure -- Canes Of 'Peace' Showing Effects Of Different Root-Stocks -- International Rose Trials At The Hague -- Colour Plates -- Ambrosia -- King's Ransom -- Casino -- Decoration / Mrs. M. Brooker -- Decoration / Mrs. Bernard Green -- Diamant -- Gavotte -- Wobijrn Abbey -- Hassan -- Milord -- Allegro -- Colibri -- Chinatown -- Europeana -- Anne Watkins -- Summer Sunshine -- Q Lady Sonta -- I Celebration ; G. Book.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. None stated (illustratore). The new edition of this illustrated work on British Birds by Fergus Menteith Ogilvie. The new edition.In the publisher's original quarter cloth with paper to the boards.Illustrated with a frontispiece, vignettes and nine plates including three maps (one folding) and two coloured plates. Collated complete.This ornithological work was written by Fergus Menteith Ogilvie and edited by Henry Balfour, with a foreword by Mrs, John Massie. The work was comprised from lectures given by Ogilvie before his passing and was put together as a tribute to his memory.Undated. Dated by a copy held at the British Library. In the publisher's original quarter cloth with paper to the boards. No dust wrapper present. Externally generally smart with marks to the boards and spine, bumping and rubbing to the extremities of the boards and the odd closed tear to the paper boards. Internally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages with only slight age toning to the extremities and the odd spot only. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 3rd Edition. Red binding with gold titles and faded green/pink/black decoration. No date, but c 1880.169 pages. 10 black/white plates. 32 pages publisher's list at back. A firm straight copy. Internally spotless. Scan available.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Not Stated (illustratore). The limited edition of this ornithology study of Great Britain complete with plates, both colour and monochrome. A limited edition of five hundred copies, of which this is numbered one hundred and eighty six.Fergus Menteith Ogilvie's ornithological study of Britain, exploring the birds native to the county.With chapters on commoner wading-birds, gannets, cormorants, common and French partridges, common snipe, British wild geese, and more.Illustrated with a frontispiece, two colour plates, one folding map, two maps, and fourteen in-text illustrations. Collated, complete.Edited by Henry Balfour.With a foreword by Mrs. John Massie. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light marks and spots to the boards and spine. Marginal discolouration and fading to extremities of paper boards. Small tide mark to the lower front board. Minor bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Spine is age-toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot or mark. Very Good. book.

Hard Cover. Undated reprint, stated "Sixth Thousand". Octavo, pp., [2], iv, 91, [1], [16] catalogue. Frontispiece, engraved title page, letterpress title page, single plate and numerous illustrations within the text. Sympathetically re-backed in maroon cloth with gilt titles to spine, using original pebbled maroon cloth-covered boards with borders in blind, and pictorial title motif in gilt to upper board. Original printed endpapers retained. Boards lightly soiled, with minor wear at corners. Contents a little toned, with small chip to fore-edge of ffep, frontispiece & title page only. Letters of the alphabet annotated to margin and verso of plate, and numerals to reverse of rfep, otherwise contents clean. A Very Good copy overall. Tips on the smooth running of the Victorian household, including hygiene, cookery, illness, childcare and other aspects of domestic life. Mrs Balfour (1808-78) was a philanthropist and temperance advocate, and a prolific author particularly of scriptural works. The 16 pp., publishers catalogue at end "Catalogue of Illustrated Books Suitable For Presents and Distribution" was printed for the International Exhibition of 1862 and is a delight.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Not Stated (illustratore). A limited edition of this ornithology study of Great Britain by Fergus Menteith Ogilvie, complete with plates, both in colour and monochrome. A limited edition of five hundred copies, of which this is numbered one hundred and thirty seven.Fergus Menteith Ogilvie's ornithological study of Britain, exploring the birds native to the county.With chapters on commoner wading-birds, gannets, cormorants, common and French partridges, common snipe, British wild geese, and more.Illustrated with a frontispiece, two colour plates, one folding map, two maps, and fourteen in-text illustrations. Collated, complete.Edited by Henry Balfour.With a foreword by Mrs. John Massie. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light marks and spots to the boards and spine. Small tide mark to the rear board. Minor bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Spine is age-toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Small closed tear to the folding map. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Handsomely bound in bright blue cloth with with the spine in gilt. 5" x 4", 144pp. Very rare copy of this victorian tale of insobriety and the consequences of intemperance.

LeatheBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 134. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1925 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 134.

LeatherBound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 136. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1925 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 136.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 404. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1903 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 404.