scholefield gosnell (7 risultati)

[NONE] 1913. (hardcover) Near fine. 210; 226; addenda; portraits. Folio. Navy cloth and as such, scarce. Lightly scuffed, as may be anticipated. Marbled endpapers. Signed and numbered; this copy is No. 322 of 350 copies printed. 'British Columbia Sixty Years of Progress' stamped in gilt to spine. Gilt decoration stamped to top board. No dust jacket (presumed as issued). More than 250 portraits of individuals who made historically significant contributions to the development of the province, each with with captioned tissue gaurds. Signed by R. E. Gosnell to the colophon page. Text and plates are clean and bright. Starting lightly at the last page, something not surprising given the heft to the tome. A near fine to fine copy of this provincial history. Additional shipping charges may be required (weight.

Leather Binding. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. Copy #261 of 350 numbered copies, signed by co-author R.E. Gosnell on limitation page. This is a truly fine copy in the deluxe binding of full brown suede leather over heavy boards (there were slso copies in cloth), spine stamped in gilt, upper cover tooled in blind, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers (has very minor wear). Notes: Binder's spine title reads: British Columbia, sixty years of progress. Half title: Sixty years of progress, British Columbia. Limited ed. of 350 numbered and signed copies. Description: 2 volumes in 1 (210 : portraits ; 226, vi pages, [574] leaves of plates) ; 33 cm Contents: pt. 1. Being a survey of events from the earliest times down to the Union of the Crown Colony of British Columbia with the Dominion of Canada / E.O.S. Scholefield -- pt. 2. Being a history, mainly political and economic, of the province since Confederation up to the present time / R.E. Gosnell. Other Titles: British Columbia, sixty years of progress Sixty years of progress, British Columbia (PLEASE NOTE: due to the size and weight of this book it will require additional charges for overseas and expedited shipping.).

Hardback. Full suede leather, gilt lettering on spine, folio, marbled end papers, top edge gilt. Half title: Sixty years of progress, British Columbia. Limited edition of 350 numbered and signed copies (This copy number 264, signed by R. E. Gosnell). Other title: Sixty Years of Progress, British Columbia. 2 volumes in 1 (210 ; 226, vi p., [ca. 280] leaves of plates). Each full page plate preceded by a tissue guard with a brief biography of the individual shown. Plates are divided into three section as follows: 1. Portraits of some of those who laid its foundations and whose memory for years to come will be revered for their pioneer services in behalf of all who came after them. 2. Portraits of leading men in judicial, political and other capacities, who have been identified therewith. 3. Portraits of some of the men conspicuous as present day factors in development. Five page chronological history of British Columbia at end of part two of text. An absolutely massive volume, in Near Fine condition with slight rubbing top rear hinge area. Binding: HB.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. Unread. As new. Number 216 of limited edition of 350 copies. Signed by co-author R.E. Gosnell. "Few publications, if any, of similar size and excellence have been produced in Canada." - From Editor's Foreword. Part I includes 210 pages and eighteen chapters which constitute "a survey of events from the earliest times down to the Union of the Crown Colony of British Columbia with the Dominion of Canada." Part II is "a history, mainly political and economic, of the Province since Confederation up to the present time." Part I is preceded and followed by dozens of tissue-protected black and white portraits of individuals influential in the early history of the province, complete with their brief biographies upon the tissue. Part II comprises eighteen chapters over 226 pages plus 5 pages of addenda followed by dozens of tissue protected portraits of "some of the men conspicuous as present day factors in development." Top edge gilt. Gilt lettering upon backstrip. Marbled endpapers. Exceptionally clean, bright, and unmarked with zero wear. Brown suede exterior appears as fresh as the day it was applied over 100 years ago. This majestic fourteen pound tome measures 13" x 10.5" x 4". A magnificent acquisition for any serious collector of British Columbia history. A better copy will not be found. [Lowther 1607, Hale 2523, Edwards & Lort 3177, Strathern 495]. Signed by Author(s).

Condizione: Very Good. Limited Edition. A History of British Columbia. Limited Edition (285/350). Signed by R. E. Gosnell. Thick quarto. Fully bound in light brown suede. Sixty years of progress in British Columbia. Portraits with annotated tissue guards throughout.

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 1913. 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: - 1624, 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. 1624 1624.

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 1913. 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: - 1656, 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. 1656 1656.