Smythe sir john (20 risultati)

Fine Facsimile Reprint. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 219 pages; "Being a reprint of Certain discourses, written by Sir John Smythe, Knight: concerning the formes and effects of divers sorts of weapons. 1590 and A breefe discourse, concerning the force and effect of all manuall weapons of fire, by Humfrey Barwick. 1594." With an introduction by E. G. Heath. Description: xv, [219] p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Subjects: Bow and arrow - Firearms - Guns. 1 Kg. …

Fine Facsimile Reprint. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 219 pages; "Being a reprint of Certain discourses, written by Sir John Smythe, Knight: concerning the formes and effects of divers sorts of weapons. 1590 and A breefe discourse, concerning the force and effect of all manuall weapons of fire, by Humfrey Barwick. 1594." With an introduction by E. G. Heath. Description: xv, [219] p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Subjects: Bow and arrow - Firearms - Guns. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Includes 13*b/w photographs and 2*maps. 192pp. DJ spine sunned.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Includes 13*b/w photographs and 2*maps. 192pp. Light crimp to edges of DJ.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Illustrated and with maps.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Nr Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good +. First United States edition 1976 - excellent nr fine interior just a small red felt-tip mark to lower front e/paper, no inscriptions or markings otherwise and contains sections of b&w photos; immaculate boards; d/j has a little colour-change to spine but lettering still clear and bright, faint shelfwear to top rear otherwise vg-plus and not price-clipped./.…

Condizione: New. In English.

super octavo hardcover ( Near Fine) in d/w (Near Fine); 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 cost.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Book measures 21x14cm. Bound in original publishers red cloth, with gilt title lettering. Binding in fine condition. Dust jacket lightly rubbed. Jacket in near fine clean condition. Internally, pages clean, near fine. A very good clean copy.…

1st edition dust jacket Nice Copy octavo xix + 455pp., maps, bibliog., index, Dame Turner escaped Singapore, later being captured & survived three and a half years in a Japanese POW Camp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 4to. pp. [xxxii], 111, 124-220: pi1[=4[par.]2], [par.] 3[par.] , 4[par.]², (-4[par.]2), A², B-Y , 2A-2E . Roman letter, some Italic. Woodcut printer's device on title, grotesque woodcut headpiece above, woodcut head-pieces and initials, 'J. W. Baynton Grays Inn' in C18th hand in lower blank margin of t-p., armorial bookplate Thomas Francis Fremantle, Baron Cottesloe, on pastedown, C19th autograph of Albert Way (18051874, English antiquary, and principal founder of the Royal Archaeological Institute) above. Light age yellowing, title a little dusty at margins, closed tear in lower edge of P2, rare minor mark or spot, upper margin a little short. A very good copy in C18th speckled calf, covers bordered with a gilt rule, edges gilt scrolled, rebacked to match. A reissue, with expanded preliminaries and cancel title page, of 'Certen instructions, observations and orders militarie' (STC 22884), by the great contemporary authority on archery, the soldier and diplomat Sir John Smythe. Smythe (1533-1607) gained his military experience as a volunteer in France, the Low Countries and Hungary. Well-read and fluent in Spanish, he was appointed Elizabeth I's special Ambassador to Spain on the 18 November 1576. After his ambassadorship, Smythe re-entered the political arena as a critic of the English involvement in the Eighty Years' War in the Low Countries. In 1590 Smythe published 'Certain Discourses', a fervent plea for the retention of the longbow as the weapon of choice for the English soldier. Citing both modern and ancient sources, Smythe recalls great victories won by the bow and associates its use with true manliness and English military potency. The book initiated a controversy on the relative strengths of bow and handgun, but it also contained vehement criticisms of the "new disciplinated men of war" who commanded English forces in the Low Countries. "Leicester's party now used their influence at court to obtain the suppression of the book, and having gained their end, they spread the report that its circulation was prohibited on account of its falsehood and foolishness, and that its author 'was judged by her Majesty and her council' to have been for some years in his dotage." Cockle. Smythe spent the months that followed unsuccessfully petitioning Lord Treasurer Burghley (his occasional patron) to have this suppression reversed. 'The agitation caused by his first work having subsided' (Cockle) Smythe issued this second edition of the work, slightly expanded in its preliminaries. Cockle records that from the writings of Smythe and Patten "it is possible to gather a good general state of the army in England in the middle of the sixteenth century So conservative is the author, that he would reject any man for an archer who should draw his bow with two fingers, after the new fashion, instead of with three, after the old. . When one considers the imperfections of the fire arms of that age , one can understand how it was that old soldiers like Sir John should be prejudiced in favour of the bow, which had proved so effective in the past." Cockle 60. ESTC S117635. STC 22885.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 730.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 730.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 730.

greatlie mistaken by diuers of our men of warre in these daies; and chiefly of the Mosquet, the Caliuer and the Long-bow; As also, of the great sufficiencie, excellencie, and wonderful effects of Archers. With many notable examples and other particularities, by him presented to the Nobilitie of this Realme, & published for the benefite of this his natiue Countrie of England. Pp. [xxxvi](including the errata leaf)+[100](paginated to 50, on rectos only, with occasional mispagination), title page decoration, 2 headpiece decorations and 4 decorative initials; small 4to; modern qr. brown buckram, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, marbled papered boards; all edges red; later endpapers, book label of David Levine, Sydney, on upper pastedown, fore-edge of title page neatly replaced (with loss of one letter of title), two small early inked annotations on title page, two small paper repairs to fore-edge margin of second leaf (*2), small surface graze slightly affecting three lines of text on recto of *3, some of the marginal glosses closely shaved, a little light soiling; printed by Richard Johnes, [London], 1590. STC 22883; Cockle 46. *Commonly called the Book on Weapons, this volume was supressed by warrant on May 14, 1590, within a fortnight of publication. 'Sir John Smythe was the son of a sister of Jane Seymour, and consequently first cousin to Edward VI. He had studied the military art abroad, under Maximilian II, and other princes, and became eventually an accomplished soldier. In 1576 he was sent by Elizabeth to Philip II, in order to intercede on behalf of the Netherlands, but the Queen's favour was later on withdrawn, and no further employment was given him; a reverse in fortune that he ascribed "to the malicious and false reports of Leicester". This fact would account for the feelings of personal animosity displayed in his book on Weapons against the adherents of Leicester' [Cockle pages 41-2].…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1852 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. Pages: 250 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: 250 Language: English.…

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 1852. 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: : - 250, 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. 250 250.…