tatham benson (9 risultati)

Full-Leather. Condizione: Good. Fourth. This is a tight clean copy but for previous owner info on the front free end paper. The green and gilt leather edges are worn with a few scuff marks as well but still a nice copy. Studies of great characters. 295pp. A digital photo can be made available.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Second edition stated. A tight, clean copy. Fantasy tales with a Christian bent.

Cloth. Condizione: Good Plus. No Jacket. New Illustrated Edition. 295 pages. Text in very good condition. The red cloth is colour faded on the spine where the gilt lettering is now less clear and there is a small split to the cloth on the toe; front hinge and some openings weak; school prize label. The men of might include John Wesley, George Washington, David Livingstone, General Gordon.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the lives and teachings of Socrates, Mahomet, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Girolamo Savonarola, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Carlo Borromeo, FÃ nelon, John Wesley, George Washington, Henry Martyn, Dr Arnold, David Livingstone, General Gordon, and Father Damien; men who did not merely write about faith, hope, and love, but lived and died for their beliefs. The author draws on diaries, letters, and personal accounts that provide insights into the hearts and minds of these remarkable individuals and considers how their beliefs inspired extraordinary actions. The text explores their struggles and accomplishments, their impact on their time, and the enduring legacy of their thought and actions. The book concludes that the greatest men of might are those who have lived lives of pure intention, fueled by an unwavering belief in a cause greater than themselves. Through the stories of these men, it examines the power of faith to shape history and inspire people to reach for the sublime. 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.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. *** BOOK in very good clean and tight condition, unmarked except for a handwritten prize intimation, dated December 1905. Full burgundy leather boards with 5 band 6 compartment spine Title in gilt on brown panel in second compartment; gilt decoration in other compartments. Both boards have gilt borders and, on upper board "Thr Old Ride, Branscombe Park Bournemouth" in gilt Gothic print. Gilt decoration continues on board edges and to the edge of the pastedowns. Endpapers and page edges are marbled. Binding is tight, and there is very occasional browning. All edges are marbeled. vi pages introduction, 295 pages. All in all, a splendid looking book. ***CONTENTS:; The authors were teachers at Eton College, and the contents is a seriess of 14 lectures of about 7500 words addressed to "Boys between fifteen and eighteen". The subjects include Socrates, Mahomet and 12 men whose deeds were motivated by sincere Christian beliefs - David Livingstone, Father Damien, George Washington and John Wesley among others. The book was first published in the 1890s Size: 190x130mm.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Second edition of this scarce title, very good with some rubbing to corners, wear to spine ends. Likely a reading copy only. Frontispiece portrait of author, tissue guard, blue cloth octavo, gilt titles, 187 pages. Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional photos always available on request. Shipped in a fitted, padded box.

Leather. Condizione: Near Fine. None (illustratore). A collection of biographical essays on many notable male figures. In a prize binding for 'The Old Ride Branksome Park Bournemouth' by Relfe Brothers. Binder's stamp to the rear endpaper. Written and compiled by Cambridge scholars A C Benson and H W f Tatham. This is the eighth impression of this work which was written as an educational tool for young boys aged 15-18. The work comprises of fourteen biographies in total regarding figures such has Socrates, Mahomet and George Washington. In a full calf binding with gilt stamping to the spine and board edges. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear to the head and tail of joints and spine. A few marks to the front board at the head. Prize inscription to the verso of front endpaper. Binder's stamp to the rear endpaper, Relfe Brothers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. A few light spots to foredge affecting page edges of several pages. Spotting to the endpapers and the occasional spot elsewhere. Near Fine. book.

Leather. Condizione: Near Fine. None (illustratore). A collection of biographies by Cambridge Scholars A.C Benson and H.F.W Tatham. Written and compiled by Cambridge scholars A C Benson and H W F Tatham, this work was written as an educational tool for young boys aged 15-18. Containing biographies of 14 notable figures such as Socrates, Mahomet and George Washington. In a calf prize binding. Externally very smart with some shelfwear only. Slight rubbing to head and tail of spine. Prize bookplate from Mercers school to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine. book.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1921 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 327 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. 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: 327.