A M Smythe (18 results)

Condition: New.

soft cover, 350 pages, 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 inches, extra postage for priority or international shipping due to size and weight, Teacher's Edition, good book condition, no dust jacket, non-fiction.

Spiral. Condition: Good. Teacher's Edition. Grade 1 California Edition Teacher's Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1956. Faber & Faber, London, 1956. Hard cover. Book condition : Very good, a clean unmarked copy. Forepages browned. Jacket has shelf wear, tears, pieces missing.Previous owners signature inside cover.Book will be sent by UK postal service. Bookseller Inventory #007190. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. N/A (illustrator). N/A.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Small book in boards, complete and pages clean and unmarked. dust jacket is worn with 2" tear from bottom of the spine. Part of OUP's series of Chameleon books with retelling of classic stories for children. A. M. Smythe retells the story of the Flying Dutchman whilst Washington Irvine's story of Rip van Winkle is reprinted from the original. Some black and white line drawings. Originally published in 1939.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. An original portrait. Mounted and ready to frame. This is an excellent opportunity to puchase a decorative, unusual and attractive portrait. From a Photograph (illustrator).

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1999 Routledge hardcover edition. Light reading wear else very good condition. From the cover 'The papers in this volume, by a group of international scholars, explore the many different aspects of Byzantine perceptions towards their own humanity and the frailties of that humanity. Using evidence from archaeology, art history, and literary texts, ranging from sermons to legal documents, these chapters reveal writings about love, both secular and religious; images of sexuality and sensuality; the law; and Byzantine attitudes to bodies and the senses.' Contents: Preface Section I Love Letters? 1. Margaret Mullett: From Byzantium, with love 2. Mary B. Cunningham: 'Shutting the gates of the soul': spiritual treatises on resisting the passions Section II Do as your Father tells you 3. Kathy L. Gaca: The sexual and social dangers of Pornai in the Septuagint Greek stratum of patristic Christian thought 4. Aideen Hartney: Manly women and womanly men: the subintroductae and John Chrysostom 5. Joseph A. Munitiz: Anastasios of Sinai's teaching on body and soul 6. Dirk Krausmuller: Divine sex: Patriarch Methodios's concept of virginity 7. Peter Hatlie: The city a desert: Theodore of Stoudios on porneia Section III Problems with Bodies 8. Bernard Stolte: Desires denied: marriage, adultery and divorce in early Byzantine law 9. Antony Eastmond: Body vs. column: the cults of St Symeon Stylites 10. Beatrice Caseau: Christian bodies: the senses and early Byzantine Christianity 11. Charles Barber: Writing on the body: memory, desire, and the holy in iconoclasm Section IV Fine Manly Bodies 12. Kathryn M. Ringrose: Passing the test of sanctity: denial of sexuality and involuntary castration 13. Dion C. Smythe: In denial: same-sex desire in Byzantium 14. Shaun Tougher: Michael III and Basil the Macedonian: just good friends? Section V Byzantine Erotica 15. Marc Lauxtermann: Ninth-century classicism and the erotic muse 16. John Hanson: Erotic imagery on Byzantine ivory caskets 17. Barbara Zeitler: Ostentatio genitalium: displays of nudity in Byzantium Section VI Conclusion 18. Averil Cameron: Desire in Byzantium - the Ought and the Is.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good condition. First edition. Civil War & the women of South Carolina. 8vo, 413pp, 6 plts. Bound in the original red gilt cloth bright but marked with white spotting. Internally bright and clean.

Condition: NEW.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Many writers address every aspect of writing the short story.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, 1963, 1ST EDITION, EARLY ISSUE REPRINT ,LARGER FORMAT, A Fine- copy in VG- DJ ,mylar protected DJ with some general rubbing and edgewear SCUFFING & TINY EXTREMITIES CHIPS, LAVENDER CLOTH COVER WITH GILT TITLE ON SPINE CVR, SALMON TOPSTAIN, 278 PGS + ADS IN BACK , Horace Walpole & Vathek, an Arabian Tale BY WILLIAM BECKFORD, Inherited Vast fortune at age 9 ,TRANSLATED from Original French by Rev. Samuel Henley SAYS PRICE CATAGORY, ALEGORY OF PRINCE LIVING IN A HAPPY VALLEY WHO SETS OUT IN WORLD TO DISCOVER, SOMETHING HE CAN DESIRE , Castle of Otranto, by Horace Walpole a Gothic story & Vathek, an Arabian NIGHTS Tale BY WILIAM BECKFORD, Night of Oriental Mysticism & exotic Splendor TRANSLATED from Original French by Rev. Samuel Henley, NOVELS R INTERWOVEN IN HISTORICAL SENSE.…

First Edition. Octavo, red cloth, gilt titling to cover and spine, 413 pp. A collection of South Carolina women's letters and reminiscences, documenting their Civil War home front and relief work in support of the Confederacy. Toning to pages, previous owner's inscription to endpaper, binding loose with front endpapers partially detached, covers worn and discolored with fraying to spine tips, joints cracked.…

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages 97-192 plus 32 pages of vintage ads. Features: A Battle With a Bear - a young sportsman drops into a lively rough-and-tumble fight with a big black bear; Real-Life Romances of the War (part I) - Malcolm Savage Treacher, a sergeant in a famous regiment who has been invalided to England after an exciting time in the Near East sets down stories - cameos of the Great War - told to him by soldiers during his seven months' sojourn in various hospitals (part I); From Job To Job Around the World (part IV) - the continuing remarkable adventures of two young Americans who set out from San Francisco with ten dollars between them to work their way around the world - this instalment featuring their adventures in the Philippines, with photos; The Darkest Hour (part I) - Our experiences in the Great Serbian Retreat; A Year in Arctic Siberia (part II) - a well-known Polish lady describes her experiences in the little-known regions of far-northern Siberia; The Strategy of Sister Madeleine - the story of a French Captain's Escape from the Germans; The River That Won't Behave - the mighty Mississippi regularly floods enormous areas - article with many dramatic photos; Fallen Among Thieves - the author finds himself in a very nasty hole after taking a job offered him by strangers; A Holiday in Mongolia - Juliet Bredon offers a chatty description, illustrated with photos - of a trip into Mongolia on donkey-back; A Prisoner of the Rocks - F. Hopkins Graves was caught in a British Columbia avalanche and only escaped death by a miracle, only to find himself caught in a veritable rat trap among the rocks which he only escaped after two days; Photo of terrible street-car accident in Spokane, Washington; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy of this great vintage issue. Austin, Winifred; Somerfield, Thomas; Evison, G.H.; Leist, Fred; Wood, Stanley L.; Smythe, E. (illustrator).…

Leather Bound. Condition: 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 1909. 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:- 240, 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. 240 240.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 176 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.40 inches. This item is printed on demand.