Smithers richard (93 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Centenary edition. Unexpurgated selection. Tight unmarked book with crisp bright pages in faux leather black boards with bright gilt spine titles; in rubbed dust jacket with 1" corner tear and other edgewear.; 11 X 8.10 X 1.70 inches; 608 pages. …

HARDCOVER. Condizione: Good. LAST REPRINTED EDITION". GOOD CONDITION. TOP ENDPAPER CORNER CLIPT (else very good) ; Gold spine titles on ORANGE cloth hardcovers. Orange VINES "RKE1905" DECORATED ENDPAPERS. "RKE" spine 1" decoration.; 308+313pg pages; Everyman's Lib #164.

HARDCOVER. Condizione: Good. LAST REPRINTED EDITION". GOOD CONDITION. TOP ENDPAPER CORNER CLIPT (else very good) ; Gold spine titles on ORANGE cloth hardcovers. Orange VINES "RKE1905" DECORATED ENDPAPERS. "RKE" spine 1" decoration.; 306+377+4pg pages; Everyman's Lib #164.

Condizione: New.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Softcover, 9 by 7 inches, 162 pages, illustrated. Articles include: Kalavasos-Kopetra by Rautman and McClellan, Greek vase by Hemelrijk, Lekythos by Biers, Etruscan votive heads by Smithers, Bronze base by Lane, Finger ring Empress Eudocia by Biers, Tigers in Kishi Japanese painting by Wilson. Covers have only very slight wear and the pages are clean.…

First edition. Contains "Bodies of Sleep, Garments of Skins" by Stuart Smithers - Ancient views of the relationship between body and soul, "Dangerous Outfits" by Nouk Bassomb - Be careful where you go in borrowed clothes, "Pascal's Jacket" by Noelle Oxenhandler - A meditation on hiddenness, "Every Robe He Dons Becomes Him" by Shawkat M. Toorawa - Images of clothing in the Islamic tradition, "The Fabric of Independence" by Susan Bean - The communicative power of Mahatma Gandhi's costume, "Trying on a Hat" by Richard Lewis - Children's dress-ups, "A Glorious Robe" by Kathleen Norris - The Benedictine clothing ceremony, "The Mystery of the Veil" by Frithjof Schuon - The garment that conceals and reveals, "The Dancer's Sleeve" by Edwin Bernbaum - Tibetan Mani Rimdu dance ritual, "Divine Clothing" by Joseph Wolf - Mystical Judaic versions of the garment metaphor, "Before All This" by Gunilla Norris - How traditional costume defines our roots, "The Cycle of Sex" by Rodney Collin - Alternating masculine and feminine ages, "The Decorated Body" by France Borel - The human body as a product of culture, "Clothed in the Beauty of Possibility" by Richard Wentz - How what we wear reveals who we are, "Garments of Voice" by Gail Rossi and Sun Bingshan - Chinese women's garments, "Powerful Secrets: An Interview with Pamela Keech" - Costume in theater, costume as art; 128 pages. Paperback in very good condition.…

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. VOLUME 4 Hbk 12mo 524pp dj slightly edgeworn now in protective sleeve otherwise internally a very good clean tight unmarked text.

Condizione: near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: very good. VOLUME 1 Hbk 12mo 566pp dj edgeworn with a small loss to the rear panel at the top now in protective sleeve otherwise internally a very good clean tight unmarked text.

Condizione: New. In English.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition.

Octavo, softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A little light creasing in bottom corner of front cover. Spine not creased. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Landscape Ecology UK Chapter, University of Brighton, 13-16 September 2010. 198pp. Book.

Condizione: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First of this edition, i.e. Library Edition. Volume XII only. Black binding all around, looks like silk moiree. Good to very good, considering age: corners and edges bumped, top of spine with slight damage. Front and rear inside covers look like an ex libris has been removed. Apart from one small library stamp no markings or inscriptions. Paper toned. Please see photos, and ask for more photos if needed.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First of this edition, i.e. Library Edition. Volume XI only. Black binding all around, looks like silk moiree. Good to very good, considering age: corners and edges bumped, top of spine with slight damage. A few small dog ears. Front inside cover and ffep look like an ex libris has been removed. Apart from one small library stamp, no markings or inscriptions. Paper toned. Please see photos, and ask for more photos if needed.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Parts I and II of Volume VI of the Bombay edition bound as one. Privately printed edition of 625 sets. Minimal internal wear with some unopened pages. Lightly bumped and marked boards with minor sunning to spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Parts I and II of Volume II of the Bombay edition bound as one. Privately printed edition of 625 sets. Minimal internal wear with some unopened pages. Lightly bumped and marked boards with minor sunning to spine.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Proceedings of the twelfth annual IALE (UK) conference, held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, June 2004. Clean and sound with no markings or inscription. 14.5 x 20.5cms with (ix) 374pp. We regret we are not able to dispatch orders to Denmark. All profits to Amnesty International.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. An attractively bound volume, red and black title page and tissue guarded frontispiece.with various engraved plates. Previous owner's ex-libris plate to verso, internally good condition, externally very good condition , full black cloth, gilt titles and decoration to spine, elaborate arabic style gilt decoration to front boards and smaller arabic illustration to rear boards, gilt top edges , octavo, 26.5 cm x 17 cm.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First of this edition, i.e. Library Edition. Volume IX only. Original binding with sumptuous gold decoration on front cover, spine and back. Good to very good, considering age: corners and edges bumped, bottom of spine with slight damage. Covers rubbed. Front ffep looks like an ex libris has been removed. Inside cover with ex libris of W. M. Macdonald. Apart from two small library stamps, no markings or inscriptions. Paper toned. Please see photos, and ask for more photos if needed.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Limited to 750 copies, this being number 5. Xxiii + 313 pp. Light wear to edges. ; 8vo.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First of this edition, i.e. Library Edition. Volume X only. Original binding with sumptuous gold decoration on front cover, spine and back. Good to very good, considering age: corners and edges bumped, top of spine with slight damage. Covers rubbed. Front ffep looks like an ex libris has been removed. Inside cover with ex libris of W. M. Macdonald. Apart from one small library stamp, no markings or inscriptions. Paper toned. Please see photos, and ask for more photos if needed.…

Gebunden. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Arabian Nights tales, exploring the vibrant world of love, adventure, and moral dilemmas. The author weaves together a series of interconnected stories, each featuring a unique cast of characters and a captivating narrative that holds the reader spellbound. The stories unfold against the backdrop of medieval Islamic society, offering glimpses into the customs, beliefs, and social structures of that era. From the lavish gardens and palaces of Cairo to the bustling streets of Baghdad, the author masterfully transports us to a world where magic, romance, and adventure intertwine. The stories explore themes of love and desire, the clash between good and evil, and the power of fate. The characters face challenges and temptations, navigating complex moral choices, and often encountering supernatural forces that shape their destinies. The bookââ â¢s insights into the social and cultural world of medieval Islam offer a fascinating window into a bygone era, revealing the intricate workings of a society steeped in tradition and faith. The authorââ â¢s skillful storytelling and the timeless themes explored make this book a captivating read for anyone seeking to delve into the rich literary heritage of the Arabian Nights. 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.…

Hardback. Condizione: nrFine. No DW. Not dated but about 1920. Strong dark blue cloth, gilt.Book is in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 1400g.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 6 volumes (12 volumes bound in 6 volumes) - complete set. Bombay Edition. Limited Edition of 625 sets. Very Good hardcovers in black cloth boards with red spinal block with gilt spinal lettering and gilt-decorative spines and front panels (shelf wear/rubbing to spinal extremities and to edges/corners of each volume; some fading to gilt of upper and lower spine of each volume; two small 1/4" tears to top spine of volume 6; small 1/4" circular chip missing to outer cloth of mid-spine of volume 5, not affecting spinal lettering; small 1/4" bump to lower right side edge of volume 1; front inner hinge is starting and exposed between front pastedown and front free endpaper of volume 1 but binding is still tight and strong on that volume). Translated from the Arabic by Captain Sir R.F. Burton. Reprinted from the original edition and edited by Leonard C. Smithers. Each volume is illustrated with a frontispiece illustration. Clean text and tight bindings. Please note that the actual shipping rate will apply for this heavy 6-volume set. No international shipping due to size and weight of the set.…