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Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331873053ISBN 13: 9781331873051
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Book Print on Demand
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from The Life and Labours of George Washington Walker, of Hobart Town, Tasmania. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
Book Print on Demand
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1862 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. 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: 601 Language: English.
Published by A W Bennett, London / Thomas Brady, York, 1862
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 556 pages (complete). A placid copy. The boards are much worn, scuffed and marked all about from age, shelving, handling. They are, nonetheless, sound and steady. The contents are pleasing. They are contented, certain, clean, clear, diligent, mildly worn from use and age, earnest, assured. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by A. W. Bennett, London, 1862
Seller: Vintage Quaker Books, Bath, ME, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Half leather covers, leather edge worn and reddened and cracked over spine, gold writing on spine, marbled paper covers slightly worn, hinges cracked, covers held on by strings. Collector bookplate lightly affixed, remnants of earlier paper glued to end papers, light browning to edges of end papers, only a few small fox spots, binding tight, pages lightly yellowed, internally very good.
Published by A. W. Bennett; Thomas Brady, 1862
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 556 pages. The original boards are torn on spine and repaired, shelf rubbed, edge worn, a bit cocked, a bit chipped, marked. Tanning, deckle edges, previous ownership seller's small stickers, pencil annotation, a bit chipped on page edges- not affecting the text, markings. However, the book is still in fair condition when age is considered, tightly bound and intact. The pages remains clear and crisp. MK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by London/York: Published by A, W, Bennett/ Thomas Brady., 1862
Seller: Louis88Books (Members of the PBFA), Andover, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A, W, Bennett/ Thomas Brady, London/ York, 1862. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. Hardcover. Original blind-stamped brown cloth with spine lettering and decorative rules in gilt.xii + 556 + 12-page address by Walker. Frontispiece portrait. Spine slightly faded, with fraying to head & foot; corners rubbed; shelf-wear; but else an nice, tight copy with otherwise bright interior. Walker was Backhouse's companion in the latter's own "Narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies" (1843). Quaker interest Condition Report Externally · see above and photos Internally see above and photos.
Published by A W Bennett, London / Thomas Brady, York, 1862
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 556 pages plus appendix (complete). A benign copy of this biography of the prominent Quaker by his Quaker friend, Backhouse and Quaker publisher and author, Tylor. Backhouse was considerably energetic as a preacher. Tylor's son-in-law was George Cadbury, the chocolatier. The boards are sound. They are scuffed, worn, rubbed all about. They are sound and steady. The frontispage has the remains of a bookplate. The reverse-frontispage has a scratchy signature by a previous owner. The contents are placid and serious. They have evidence of contented use throughout with some occasional marks from handling and use. The pages are otherwise certain, clear, clean, conscientious, confident, convivial. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by LEGARE STREET PR, 2022
ISBN 10: 1019190841ISBN 13: 9781019190845
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Book
Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.
Published by A.W. Bennett, 1862
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The pressed boards are shelf rubbed and edge worn, but remain strong and sturdy. Internally, the hinges are cracked and there are retailer's stickers under the boards along with a previous owner's signature on the verso of the front end page. There is light tanning and foxing throughout, but there are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are neat and complete. The binding is secure. In very good condition considering the age of the book! JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by A.W. Bennett, London, 1862
Seller: Muir Books -Robert Muir Old & Rare Books - ANZAAB/ILAB, PERTH, WA, Australia
First Edition
1st Edition. Original half-leather boards (19th century calf, gilt lettered black leather title labels on spine), b&w engraved frontis portrait plate with facsimile signature inscription, pp xii, 556, 12, damp staining frontis and title page, boards lightly worn and marked, inscription title page. From the library of the Parliament of Victoria with their shelf label and small gilt stamp on spine, gilt stamp upper board, some ink stamps (some from the Melbourne Public Library). Good condition. Quakers James Backhouse and George Washington Walker were sent to the Australian colonies by the London Society of Friends in the 1830s.They investigated the penal system and the treatment of Aborgines, promoting temperance and preaching to the settlers. The book deals mostly with Walker's time in Tasmania, with travels to New South Wales and to South Africa. Includes separately paginated "Friendly Counsel addressed to the Working Classes, more especially to Newly-Arrived Emigrants" by George Washngton Walker.
Published by London, 1862
Seller: Peter Arnold Antiquarian Booksellers, East Prahran, VIC, Australia
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Octavo, frontispiece; original cloth. A fine copy. We will advise postage costs and delivery times, which will vary from those quoted by ABE.
Published by A W Bennett, London / Thomas Brady, York, 1862
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 556 pages (complete). A confident copy. Inscribed, on the opp-first-free page, by Backhouse: "Philip Darbyshire Harrogate from his frd. Jas. Backhouse of York, 1864". The boards have wear about all edges, corners, seams. The spine has wear to the head and foot. The gilt titling and heading-borders are a little worn and benign. The boards have scuffing, handling and storage marks. They are steady, sure. The contents are most pleasing, especially taking the book's age into account. The pages do have some mild handling marks, storage marks. They are occasional. The pages are clean, clear, conscientious, careful, certain. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.
Published by A. W. Bennett, London, 1862
Seller: Kay Craddock - Antiquarian Bookseller, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition Signed
Pp. xii+556+12(Friendly Counsel), engraved frontispiece portrait with tissue guard; brown blind stamped cloth, a trifle soiled, corners slightly worn, professionally rebacked, with the original gilt lettered and decorated spine laid on; top edges uncut; hinges neatly reinforced, binder's ticket at foot of lower pastedown, slight waterstain to top fore-corner of frontispiece, a couple of tiny edge chips or splits, a little light foxing and occasional faint soiling; A. W. Bennett/Thomas Brady, London & York, 1862. First edition. F.6473. *Presentation copy from James Backhouse to his cousin, Mary King, with his signed inscription (dated 1804) on verso of upper free endpaper. Quakers James Backhouse and George Washington Walker were sent to the Australian colonies by the London Society of Friends. They travelled to all major centres and many isolated settlements between 1832 and 1838, investigating and reporting to the authorities on the penal system and the treatment of Aborigines, promoting the cause of Temperance, and preaching to the settlers. The final 12 pages of text, Friendly Counsel addressed to the Working Classes, more especially to Newly-Arrived Emigrants, by George Washington Walker, was originally published in 1854.