quinton lewin robinson (7 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. Two volumes (complete). Hand-numbered 1036 of a limited edition of 2500 copies. Both covered in stamped azure cloth. Gilt titling (fresh and imperious). the boards are a little bumped. A mesmerizingly beautiful set. The books are excessively chic and genteel. The pages are very clean, very clear, very proud, very sure, shiveringly elegant. Careful and devoted production. Designed and executed with diligence and duty. Tightly bound. fk. r*23/05/2022. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. A complete set of 2 volumes in their own matching handmade slipcase. Limited edition number 1509 of 2000 copies produced. There are no visible signs of wear to the boards, and both volumes are internally pristine and crisp. The bindings are secure. A handsome set indeed! JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. Limited. Two volumes (complete). Hand-numbered 452 of a limited edition of 2500 copies. Both covered in stamped azure cloth. Gilt titling (fresh and imperious). A mesmerizingly beautiful set. Both books have paper protective covers who serve their purpose well. The bottom trims have some light shelving marks. The books are excessively chic and genteel. The pages are very clean, very clear, very proud, very sure, shiveringly elegant. Careful and devoted production. Designed and executed with diligence and duty. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. A set of two volumes, limited edition number 24 of 250 made and bound in full blue calf leather. Some very slight evidence of wear to the boards, which are otherwise strong and sturdy. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are pristine. The bindings are sound. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. Limited. 172 pages (text) plus illustration plates (complete). Hand-numbered 264 of a limited edition of 2500 copies. A most beautiful copy. The book has a paper protective sheet (much worn). The sea-blue boards are most handsome, elegant. Stamped gilt titling (fresh). The contents are in a wondrous condition. They are very clean, very clear, luxe, generous, bountiful, vivid, serene - as if new throughout!Due to weight postal adjustments may be required. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. Limited. 172 pages (text) plus illustration plates (complete). Hand-numbered 264 of a limited edition of 2500 copies. A most beautiful copy. The book has a paper protective sheet (much worn). The sea-blue boards are most handsome, elegant. Stamped gilt titling (fresh). The contents are in a wondrous condition. They are very clean, very clear, luxe, generous, bountiful, vivid, serene - as if new throughout! fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Limited Edition. Cape Town: Library of Parliament, 1973. First edition, 'No. 293 of an English edition limited to 2500 copies, of which Nos. 1- 250 are bound in full blue calf'. Two volumes (pp. xx, 172, plates; xiv, 181, bibliog., index, plates). Folio (31 cm) in navy blue cloth with gilt titles. The text of Volume I comprises a biographical sketch of LeVaillant by Matthys Bokhorst, an account of LeVaillant's two journeys in southern Africa by Vernon Forbes, commentaries on Le Vaillant's representation of various indigenous groups' culture, and an evaluation of LeVaillant as an ornithologist (He wasn't perfect). The text of Volume II focuses on LeVaillant's watercolours with commentary by Jurgens Meester, S. H. Scaife, and P. G. Jordaan. Bokhorst contributes remarks from the perspective of the history of art. The work includes an extensive bibliography with notes on Le Vaillant's African works by A. M. Lewin Robinson. The colour plates (about 30 cm x 20 cm), the principal feature of the work, include portraits of indigenous people as well as those of birds, giraffes, snakes, and flowering plants. They are supported by maps and other illustrations all produced to a high standard. A light scratch or two, light rubbing here and there, a worn tip, spotted top edges. Near fine binding, text and plates fine. See also our Book No. 1418, LeVaillant, Francois. Travels into the Interior Parts of Africa. By the Way of the Cape of Good Hope; in the Years 1780, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85.