volney count (10 risultati)

Cloth. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. corners bumped and starting to fray, top and bottom spine frayed, spine paste down soiled and stained and chipped, slight water damage to top edges of the pages, stains to bottom front and rear covers and spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Frontispiece colour plate "Spinoza Instructing D'Acosta" from an original painting I (illustratore). olive green w/paper spine label, top edge gilt; 415 clean, unmarked pages.illustrated with photogravures on Japan vellum, etchings hand painted India-Plate reproductions and full page portraits of authors.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Quarto, hardcover, VG in brown boards; white paste-on on spine is faded. No markings or handwriting in book. Color frontis in duotone of man playing mandolin to lady in parlor. selections from Paul Scarron, Prosper Merimee, Count Volney, Gustave Flaubert, and Alphonse de Lamartine. The French are said to write in jest what they feel in earnest. They are masters of mirth and lightness, and especially of the short story. They excel in opalescent grace, in charm of narrative; and, if authorship has for its purpose the delight of the reader through the spell of sorcery, by the magic mating of words to ideas, then there is no literature in the world which can make that of the French tongue seem secondary. 413pp. Book.

HARDCOVER. Condizione: Very Good. Illustrated by 2 elegant Illustrations.Frontis color (illustratore). 1st Edition?. VERY GOOD CONDITION, clean, solid, bright .an attractive copy.; gold spine titles on black oval on DARK GREEN CLOTH HARD COVERS.GOLD TOP EDGE, DECKELED FOREDGE.Gold on Dark Blue endpapers showing Nul Souce facing lions seal. TEXT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE.; pg heavy pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Photograuvers on Japan Vellum & Hand Painted India Plate Reproductions (illustratore). Universal Classics Library - Illustrated with Photograuvres on Japan Vellum, Etchings Hand Painted India Plate Reproductions and Full page Portraits of Authors -- EMAIL for Pictures.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Beautiful frontispiece "Marie Stuart and Chastelard" hand-painted photogravure from the painting by Miquest. An olive green w/paper spine label, top edge gilt; 415 clean, unmarked pages. One other photogravure. Printed on Japan vellum,

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Full Calf. Condizione: Very Good+. Quatriéme Édition (4th edition). Quatriéme Édition (4th edition). Full Calf. Written on the occasion of the coronation of Louis XVIII, veiled criticism of this event . Constantin François de Chassebuf, comte de Volney (3 February 1757 25 April 1820) was a French philosopher, abolitionist, writer, orientalist, and politician who was made Commander of the Legion of honour in 1804, Count of the empire in 1808, and a Peer of France by Louis XVIII. Moderate shelfwear, mildly shaken and split, but intact, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo. [228p]. Full calf with marbled edges, gilt decoration. Former owner marks.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Seconde Edition Revue et Corrogee. The second edition, reviewed & corrected, published in 1787, the same year as the first edition, Two volumes bound with vellum spines over decorative boards with 4 spine bands & black lettering. Marbled endpapers. Deckle page edges. [xvi, I383pp] [viii, 458pp (4) ] llustrated with 2 fold-out maps and 3 fold-out plates (2 engravings & 1 plan). Hinges and text are tight, clean & intact. The book chronicles the cultures, history, and languages of the areas Volney visited. Armorial bookplate of W. Arthur Jeffery: motto "supra spem spero". French text. Middle East, Syria, Egypt. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 821 pages.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. 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:- 442, 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. 442.