Stedman john g (7 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 808 pages. 9.25x7.50x1.61 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket as Issued. 1st. 1st thus Limited edition of 1950 copies of which this is #743 and is signed by Rudolph van Lier who wrote the introduction and notes. in very good slipcase; navy c w/marbled boards paper labels. i-xviii, 1-220, (223)-480, 80 engravings from drawings made by the author. frontispiece, folding maps, plates (some folding) and tables. [223] (illustratore). SIGNED By Editor. …

1880. (Hardcover) Good to very good, no dust jacket. 952pp. Three quarter leather. Frontispiece, illustrations. The front inner hinge is cracked, the spine scuffed and the corners worn. Contributors include Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Richard Henry Dana, Edmund Gosse, George Grant, Sidney Lanier, John Muir, Edmund C. Stedman. Locale: California; Canada. (Fiction, Diplomacy).…

1880. (Hardcover) Good to very good. 952, 16pp. Three quarter leather. Illustrations, frontispiece. Edgeworn and a previous owner's name on the front endpapers. Contributors include Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen, Frances Hodgson Burnett, John Burroughs, Mary Mapes Dodge, Sidney Lanier, Emma Lazarus, Rowland E. Robinson, Montgomery Schuyler, Herbert H. Smith, Edmund C. Stedman. Illustrations by Cham. Locale: Brazil; Indiana; Mississippi; New England; New York. (Fiction, Arms and Ammnuition). …

Leather. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Captain John Gabriel Stedman's strikingly illustrated first-hand account of his deployment to the Dutch-controlled colony of Surinam. First edition. A deluxe large paper first edition with hand-coloured plates was published in the same year. Volume 2 only.Rebacked in full calf, with personal coat of arms blind-stamped to the front board. Renewed endpapers. No half title, as issued. Bound with index, binder's directions and errata leaves to the rear.Stedman's first-hand account of an eighteenth-century Dutch colony, including graphic accounts of the worlds of both masters and slaves. It also contains vivid descriptions of the landscapes of Suriname, paying great attention to flora, fauna, and the social habits of indigenous, free and enslaved Africans, and European colonists.Volume II is illustrated with an engraved title page, thirty-nine striking engraved plates and a folding map. Collated, lacking plate facing p. 142.Johnson commissioned William Blake and Francesco Bartolozzi to create engravings for the work and, through their collaboration, Blake and Stedman became close friends.Published by radical figure Joseph Johnson, Stedman's Narrative became a major literary success and was eventually published in more than twenty-five different editions.Stedmandescribesthe"cruelties practiced ontheNegroes,andthemoral deterioration resulting totheir masters" which "forms oneofthemost vivid indictmentsofslavery that have been penned" (ODNB). Rebacked in full blind-stamped calf, with spine replaced. With coat of arms to the front board matching bookplate to the front paste down. Externally, with mild rubbing to the extremities. Armorial unnamed bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are marginally toned, with a few scattered spots, generally more to the plates but illustrations remain pleasing overall and largely unaffected. Bookplate of one Tess M Hope to the front free endpaper. Very Good. John Gabriel Stedman (illustratore). book.…

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 1887. 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: - 532, 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. 532 532.…

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 1887. 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: - 1042, 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. 1042 1042.…