rev ballantyne (11 risultati)

1920/1970. New Guinea, South Pacific. Johnson Reprint of Oxford University edition. Very good grey cloth with extensive pencil underlining and notations (by George Stocking) 219p. 3/26.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. frontis, photos, index, 219p. 22cm. No jacket. Reprint of the 1920 edition of this book about the people inhabiting the D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago of Papua.

Wrappers. Condizione: Good. First Edition. pages 267-354, b/w plates, maps. Contents: A Tikopian vocabulary. Compiled mainly from materials collected by the Rev. W. J. Durrad, of the Melanesian Mission, p 267-289 Language, mythology and songs of Bwaidoga, Goodenough Island, S.E. Papua, by D. Jenness, p 290-314 White magic of the Maori. Some explanation of the Atahu or Iri Rite, and the use of love charms, p 315-328 Supposed pit-dwellings in Queen Charlotte Sound, by W. J. Elvy, p 329-332 Honorific terms, sacerdotal expressions, personifications, etc., met with in Maori narrative, p 333-334 Word list. Containing words and expressions not included in published dictionaries of the Maori tongue, p 335-336 Obituary, p 337 Reviews, p 338-347 Publications received, p 348-350 Notes and queries, p 351-352 Notice to members: 'The Maori', by Elsdon Best, p 353 Maori literature, p 354.

Small 8vo, viii + 144pp. + 84pp. +15pp. The first three issues of 'Our Own Magazine', or 'Children's Friend' bound in ornately gilt dark brown morocco, slightly worn to all edges and corners. Edges of text block gilt. Very light foxing on preliminaries. Front fly leaves bear an ink inscription in the most elegant and precise of penmanship, dated 1852, pertaining to the presentation of the book to its original owner, a Mr. 'H. Templeton' by the Committee of the Juvenile Abstinence Union of Scotland before his departure for Australia. A beautiful, near-fine copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1970 first edition hardback in near fine condition, a facsimile reprint of the 1920 Oxford Clarendon first edition. A little foxing to page edges. No other marks, clean and bright, tight binding, almost like new. The green cloth boards have negligible shelf wear. No dust jacket, as published. Items are dispatched the same or the following working day. Please note our excellent customer feedback.

2nd edition original boards Very Good small octavo 224pp., appends., 2 nice engraved bookplates on front end papers. Boards very faded & lacks frontispiece folding panorama of Melbourne from St. Kilda Road. No illustrations. VG reading/reference copy.

Original Wraps. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Pp. 1-98, (2) , + index and contents pages to volume 35: (2) , 355-373, (3) . Original pink card wrappers. "March 1927" written on spine in pen. Spine faded. 1/4" chip at tail of spine. Contents: "A Tikopian Vocabulary" edited by Herbert W. Williams; "Kava Ceremonial in Tonga" by E. E. V. Collocott; "Language, Mythology and Songs of Bwaidoga, enough Island, S. E. Papua" by D. Jennes and Rev. A. Ballantyne; "Notes on Maori Artifacts" by Gilbert Archey; Reviews; Publications Received; Notes and Queries; Proceedings; Annual Meeting; Annual Report; Balance Sheet; Members; List of Exchanges; Notice to Members. ; 8vo.

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: 270. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1871 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: 270.

1830. Printed for John Wardlow. Hardback. Poor/Fair, spine nearly off, boards worn and stained, content is fine. Would rebind well.

1839. M. Paterson. Hardback. Book - Fair for age, bookplate.

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 1871. 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: - 270, 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. 270 270.