Editore: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 1332068022 ISBN 13: 9781332068029
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of the South Seas, shining a light on historical figures and events that have shaped the region. The author transports readers to the exotic islands of New Guinea, the Solomons, and the New Hebrides, exploring their unique cultures, customs, and colonial past. The book's meticulous historical account brings to life the intrepid explorers and adventurers who ventured into these uncharted territories, their ambitions and mishaps shaping the course of the region. It also examines the devastating impact of the labor trade on the indigenous populations, shedding light on the exploitation and suffering that occurred. Beyond the historical narrative, the author unravels the intricate social fabric of these island communities. Through vivid descriptions of rituals, dances, and everyday life, readers gain insights into the spiritual beliefs, artistic traditions, and challenges faced by the native inhabitants. The book also explores the region's complex political landscape, highlighting the struggles for independence and self-determination that have marked its recent history. This book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the South Seas, providing readers with a rich understanding of its past, present, and the enduring legacy of its unique cultures. It is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the history, anthropology, and human stories that have shaped this captivating region. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Data di pubblicazione: 2023
Da: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condizione: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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: 518 Language: English.
Editore: Sagwan Press, 2015
ISBN 10: 1340340348 ISBN 13: 9781340340346
Da: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condizione: New.
Editore: A. & C. Black, London, 1907
Da: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
xii, 211 [4, ads] pp. Painted by Norman H. Hardy. 8vo, publisher's decorated pale blue cloth; t.e.g. First edition. Spine faded; light use to cloth at extremities; tight and sound.
Editore: A. & C. BLACK, LONDON, 1907
Da: Reader's Corner, Inc., Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Norman H. Hardy (illustratore). 1st Edition. This hardcover first edition copy, t.e.g., in 3/4 brown leather with marbled boards and end papers has had the back strip replaced with brown book tape with gold hand lettering. This repair was obviously done a long time ago. With the bookplate of Frank L. Hadley. This may not please the collector, but no foxing and with the lovely 68 tissue guarded color plates. 211 pages with index. Photos on request.
Editore: A. & C. Black, London, 1907
Da: Amnesty Bookshop, Bristol, Bristol, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Norman H. Hardy (illustratore). In a dark green hardcover with gilt titles and black and white decoration to spine and front. No dust jacket. 211 pp., gilt top edge, with 68 colour illustrations with tissue guards and brown and white fold-out map. The book is in very good condition. There is minor shelf-wear to the extremities of the cover and the spine is slightly sunned. The binding is tight. There is a .6" tear to the bottom edge of the ffep and a smaller one to the bottom of the front paste down. There is offsetting to the feps. There is light foxing to the fore edge. Otherwise the pages are clean and unmarked.
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1907. 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: - 509, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 509.
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1907. 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: - 518, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 518.
Editore: Kessinger Publishing, 2010
ISBN 10: 1165813661 ISBN 13: 9781165813667
Da: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Regno Unito
Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. Hardy, Norman H (illustratore). New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Editore: Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009
ISBN 10: 1104505266 ISBN 13: 9781104505264
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Hardy, Norman H (illustratore). nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Editore: CHIZINE PUBN, 2018
ISBN 10: 1376798700 ISBN 13: 9781376798708
Da: moluna, Greven, Germania
Condizione: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the origina.
Editore: A. and C. Black, London, 1907
Da: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good-. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Green cloth stamped in gilt and black, TEG. Corners slightly bumped, minor edgewear, interior foxed, slight soil to cloth. Front hinge a bit loose. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
Couverture rigide. Condizione: bon. RO60122899: 1907. In-8. Relié. Etat d'usage, Couv. défraîchie, Dos fané, Papier jauni. 211 pages. Dessin en couleur en frontispice. Illustré de nombreux dessins en couleur sur planches hors texte, et d'une carte en noir et blanc sur planche dépliable en fin d'ouvrage. Reliure d'éditeur verte à titres dorés et illustrations en noir et blanc. Tranche en tête dorée. Couverture et quelques feuillets se détachant. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.
Data di pubblicazione: 1907
Da: Maggs Bros. Ltd ABA, ILAB, PBFA, BA, London, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
1st edition. 2nd issue in decorated green cloth. Large 8vo.xii,211pp. plus 68 tissue-guarded colour illustrations by Hardy, and a map. The foldout map has its fore-edge a little frayed and dusty. Rear endpaper cracked at hinge though perfectly sound. The decorated spine and boards are very bright. A. & C. Black, London.
Editore: A. & C. Black, London, 1907
Da: Contact Editions, ABAC, ILAB, Toronto, ON, Canada
Prima edizione
Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Norman H. Hardy (illustratore). 1st Edition. Gilt lettered light blue cloth with black and white decorations.Top edge gilt. Cloth faded at the top and the spine. 68 tissue guarded colour illustrations. 4 pages ads for this series. Very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.
Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Norman H. Hardy (illustratore). First edition. A delightful first edition exploration of southern islands illustrated with plates in colour by Norman H. Hardy. Set into three parts: the first part covering British New Guinea, the second part the Solomon Islands, and the third the New Hebrides.Illustrated by painter Norman Heywood Hardy with sixty-eight plates in colour.With descriptions written by E. Way Elkington. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; a little bumped to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. Internally, binding is generally firm. Pages are just a touch age-toned to the edges. Very Good. book.
Editore: Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907
Da: Black's Fine Books & Manuscripts, Toronto, ON, Canada
Prima edizione
Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. pp. xii, 211. Royal 8vo. measuring 9" x 6.5". Original dark green illustrated cloth over boards with gilt lettering to the spine, and front board; gilt top-edge. Comprises of sixty-eight full page colour plates all accompanied with their original captioned tissue-guards (all collated and accounted for), and one fold-out map in exquisite condition. Light bumping to the spine ends, very faint foxing (strictly confined to the endpapers), otherwise the contents remain bright, clean, and unmarked with tight, sound binding. A lovely presentation indeed, replete with wonderful full-colour plates depicting a variety of scenes, plants, Indigenous peoples, etc. Limited Edition of 3000 copies.
Data di pubblicazione: 1907
Da: Henry Sotheran Ltd, London, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
London; A & C Black, 1907. Large 8vo. Original dark green cloth pictorially blocked in black and white to spine and upper cover with a design featuring a pair of Pacific Islander clubs, lettered in gilt; top edges gilt; pp. xii + 211; with 68 coloured plates protected by captioned tissue-guards and a folding map to the rear, printed in sepia; a very nearly fine copy in uncommonly bright and sharp condition with minor bruising to spine ends and a tiny (3mm) scuff to upper cover, internally fine, fresh, and unspotted. First edition. Includes descriptions of British New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the New Hebrides. According to Inman, the book was published in blue cloth, but of the 3000 copies printed, 2300 were bought as remainders and bound in green cloth. Inman A & C Black Colour Books 74. Reportedly this is the best read in the whole Twenty Shilling Series, with a very engaging text.
Data di pubblicazione: 1907
Da: Henry Sotheran Ltd, London, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Adam & Charles Black, 1907. 8vo. Original green decorative boards, lettered in gilt, with a gilt top edge; pp. xii, 211, [i]; 68 colour-plate illustrations, captioned on the tissue-guard, a pull-out map at the end of the volume; extremities a little rubbed, offstting to the endpapers as usual and scattered foxing to the prelims, nonetheless a very good copy. First edition, one of 3000 copies. Of the 3000 sold over 2400 were sold to John Grant at a remainder price. Inman 75.