Mrs piozzi thrale (19 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A fine first edition copy. Minor colouring to cover and bend to its edges. Slight tear to cover on inside rear. All else in great condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A fine first edition copy. Minor colouring to cover and bend to its edges. Slight tear to cover on inside rear. All else in great condition.

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

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good+. No Jacket. Boards soiled and puckered. Internally very clean. With Twenty Seven Portraits in Collotype from Paintings By Sir Joshua Reynolds and Other Illustrations (illustratore).

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

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

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. First Edition. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1932. First edition. xii,274pp. Illustrated with a tissue-guarded frontispiece and three plates. Original maroon cloth, gilt lettering, edges untrimmed. A very good copy in a used dustwrapper (latter with some edgewear - more noticeably to foot of spine, wth loss to some letters of imprint, two neat internal repairs, otherwise in very good condition, in removable protective plastic sleeve).…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First American Edition. Brown cloth. Lib. plates (no pockets or stamps) at front and rear endpapers.Boards mildly sunned at spine. Label cleverly removed. Boards moderately edgeworn. Front hinge starting a very little.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Black cloth quarter binding with laid on printed title slip and decorative paper covered boards. 200 x 135 mm approx. l + 206 pp. Frontis. Reprint of the 4th Edition of the anecdotes by Mrs Piozzi 1786 (previously Mrs Thrale) with extensive intro by S C Roberts. First Edition 1925. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Good (Book- shelf rubbed to extremities with corner tips of boards exposed, title slip intact but slightly soiled, spare to rear paste down previous owner book plate to front same - Cynthia and John Barnes - later Sir John- former British Ambassador to the Netherlands and previously Israel with his Mother's Name and note in ink to front free end paper. Original owner's name in pencil to half title. Very occasional mild foxing to text block - not obtrusive. No other notable defects0. A scarce book.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an extraordinary glimpse into the life and times of Hester Lynch Piozzi, an 18th-century English writer and diarist. Born into a prominent Welsh family, Piozzi's life was marked by both privilege and adversity. She recounts her childhood in Wales, her marriage to the wealthy brewer Henry Thrale, and her close friendship with the renowned writer Samuel Johnson. Through Piozzi's vivid prose, readers gain insights into the social, literary, and political landscape of Georgian England. The book delves into Piozzi's experiences as a woman navigating a male-dominated society, offering commentary on gender roles, education, and marriage. Her sharp wit and keen observations make for a captivating read, shedding light on the complexities of 18th-century life and offering a valuable historical perspective. 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.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. 8vo. 1861. 2 vols (complete). Owner's bookplate to fep of vol 1. 358 and 407pp plus ad lls to vol 1. Sporadic light foxing otherwise good. Both vols shaken and sprung with two cords to vol two broken. Original maroon cloth gilt. Edges a little worn and bumped and a few marks including a shower of white paint specks to lower board of vol 2. Spines slightly faded. Good. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. :: Memoirs of Hester Lynch Salusbury (b.1741), British diarist, author, patron of the arts, and friend to English writer Samuel Johnson. She married to Henry Thrale (1763) and then married a second time to Gabriel Piozzi (an Italian musician). :: Lovely, tipped-in collotype portraits from paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds. :: Bound in green and brown leather & blue marbled paper-covered boards with gilt detailing. Partial title and date lettered in gold upon decorated, hubbed spine. Deckled fore-edge, top edge of textblock gilt. Octavo (8 1/16 x 5 1/2 inches; 205 x 140 millimeters). 336 pages. Condition: Very Good-. Leather corners quite rubbed, leather cracked and flaking along hinges, top front hinge beginning to split. Wear upon spine. Small stains, some fading. Pages age-toned. Sir Joshua Reynolds (Twenty-Seven Portraits in Collotype from Paintings) (illustratore). …

First Edition, 2 Vols, uncut in original gilt cloth, spines slightly faded [as ever with this mauve cloth]. With Errata leaves. Vol 1 with 24pp Longmans advts. Vol 1 portrait lightly foxed, and title-page with slight insignificant crease, else an excellent bright, clean and attractive copy. With 2 engraved portraits. The first extensive life : also the first appearance of the Autobiographical Memoirs [c.70pp], the Occasional Compositions in Prose & Verse [c.60pp], as well as the letters and other notes and marginalia. **** To confirm availability before ordering, please click the link Ask Bookseller A Question.…

Second Edition. Second Edition. Frontis in Volume Two. xiii, [1], [1]-375, [1]; vi, [1]-479 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Original brown blind stamped cloth, spines lettered in gilt. Heads very slightly rubbed, else very good. Bookplate on front pastedowns Frontis in Volume Two. xiii, [1], [1]-375, [1]; vi, [1]-479 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. …

First edition. First edition. Engraved frontispieces. 2 vols. 8vo. Original purple cloth, spines lettered in gilt. Heads very slightly rubbed, else very good. Bookplate on front pastedowns Engraved frontispieces. 2 vols. 8vo.

Autograph Note in the third person. On one of 11 x 20 cm slip of paper. In good condition, lightly aged, with stub from mount adhering to reverse. Reads: 'Mrs. Piozzi's Coms. And if Dr. Perney is disengaged this Eveng & would like to hear Mr. Yaniewitsh play on the Violin She should be happy in his Company to Tea - - - and it would be very obliging in him to bring the Viol D'Amore with him. | Streatham Park | Friday 24.' Perney was domestic chaplain to the Earl of Coventry. The violinist Felix Janewicz (17621848) was a Polish exile from France who made his London debut in February 1791. From the celebrated collection of Baron Houghton (in Lot acquired at Chiswick Auctions).…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1861 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. Pages: 570 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: 570.…

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 1861. 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: - 570, 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. 570 570.…