william woolnoth brayley (17 risultati)

Condizione: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the origina.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book travels Great Britain's past through a collection of notable castle ruins, spanning periods from the Middle Ages onward. The author presents an exploration of the historical significance of these castles, their role in cultural events, and the stories of the people who built, occupied, and besieged them. Castles emerge in these pages as symbols of the conflicts that shaped Britain's landscape, and within these conflicts, the tumultuous personal narratives of Britain's history come to life. Insightful and heavily illustrated, this book offers both a historical and human angle on some of Britain's most impressive landmarks. 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.

Gebunden. Condizione: New.

Watered red/brown Cloth. Condizione: Fair. Woolnoth (William) (illustratore). TWO VOLUME SET. I, English castles A-N; II, English castles O-W, Welsh castles; each castle has its own engraved plate with tissue and a couple of pages of description; each volume has an engraved title page as well as the printed title page, plate of Newcastle castle as a frontispiece to volume I, plate of Tintagel as frontispiece to volume II, signature of a previous owner to the front free endpaper of both volumes, some plates are prefectly clean some have light spotting and some have more heavy foxing, the text pages are not as affected, watered red/brown cloth boards, corners bumped and rubbed, spine ends frayed and chipped and joints starting to split, volume I has a shelf label to the spine, gilt spine lettering. The engravings are very attractive. Size: 10 x 6.25 Inches. Illustrated.

First Edition. Worn copy bound in full leather, decorated in gilt. Wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Includes previous owner's inscription. Physical description; vol. II (only): multiple pagings : ill. ; 26 cm. Subjects; Castles England. Castles Wales. Castles Great Britain. Castles. England. Wales. Genre; Illustrated. 4 Kg.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. William Woolnoth (illustratore). 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. The Printer's Copy! Provenance: a first issue, printer's family copy with 'S [Sarah] Nichols' small (35x45mm) armorial bookplate on the front paste-down, confirming this copy to be from the Nichols Family Library of the book's printers 'J. Nichols & Sons, 25, Parliament Street' (verso of t.p.); thus the large paper Proof plates and original single volume deluxe binding. Vol. 1 & 2 bound in one quarto volume (9x12 in./30.5 cm), in original binding of quarter calf and marbled boards, bright gilt spine title and decorations. Large paper edition, fore- & bottom edges untrimmed, wide margins. Illustrations: 107 tissue-guarded 'Proof' engravings by Woolnoth of castles in their landscape settings, each followed by two or more pages of Brayley's textual description and historical importance; plates include both frontispieces (in their alphabetical sequence, not at the fore-fronts), both added engraved title pages and several Ground Plans (Tower of London is flat, not fold-out as in the usual smaller volumes); all plates as called for in the Contents pages. [Collated 2024.] Condition: covers rubbed & edge-worn; head of spine is missing a 1" piece; front cover is detached but the book's binding is sound and tight, text and plates are very clean, virtually as published. A flawed but good or better copy, a possibly unique custom bound Printer's Proof earliest printing of a historically important illustrated record of many lost and extant castles of England and Wales. The book will be well-wrapped for safe insured shipping in USA and to UK. (Correspondence confirming the book's provenance available on request.).

First Edition. Worn copy bound in full leather, decorated in gilt. Wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Includes previous owner's inscription. Physical description; vol. II (only): multiple pagings : ill. ; 26 cm. Subjects; Castles England. Castles Wales. Castles Great Britain. Castles. England. Wales. Genre; Illustrated. 2 Kg.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 418.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 418.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 418.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 418.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 418.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 418.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1825 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: 428 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: 428 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1818. 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, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 384, 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. Volume 1 384 384.

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 1825. 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: - 426, 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. 426 426.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1818. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 456, 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. Volume 2 456 456.