Alfred Ainger Ed (28 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: good-. Vol IV of 12-vol "The Life and Works of Charles Lamb," which was limited to 1,000 printings. Frontis etching of Mary Lamb & other b/w pls.; intro by Ainger, dated 1878; marbled paper boards; top edge gilt; burgundy leather corners & spine; backstrip missing, taped with red library tape; hinges cracked. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Later Printing. No jacket, light foxing to edges of text block, discoloration to endpapers. ; English Men of Letters; 8vo ; 360 pages.

Condition: Fair. 1904. 2nd Edition. 365 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Vol.II. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning.

Condition: Fair. 1904. 2nd Edition. 404 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Vol.IRough cut pages. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning.

Condition: Good. Reprint. Light wear to boards. Faded spine. Content is aged toned. No DJ.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Reprint. Maroon cloth binding somewhat worn, especially at spine, and corners bumped, with an internal split along front hinge and binding beginning to weaken in places, although there are no loose pages. Endpapers foxed. Contents in good condition, clean and bright. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2 volumes complete. 1888 edition. Dark red cloth cover with gold lettering. Covers a bit rubbed. Not ex-library books, but there is a one word name on 1st page of each. Vol 1 has a few pages pushed in a bit on the base. **NO International and NO Expedited shipping available for this large, heavy book/ set.**.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Thought to be first edition and printing. In quite good red cloth boards gilt titles to spine. The boards are flat and firm; a little grubby around the edges; spine ends and corners bumped and frayed. Foxed and marked end papers; attractive book plate on front paste down, name and address stamp on front free end paper. Very tanned cut edges; the tail edge is deckled. The text block is tight and very lightly tanned around the edges. Foxed last page, end page, Prelims and to a few text pages. Good condition. Without jacket.

Hard Cover. Condition: vg. blue cover with beautiful gilt decorations & lettering front & spine; 428pp; no publication date; top edge gilt; prev. owner's name on first page; b/w plates with tissue guards; silk ribbon place-marker. Hardcover.

Hard Cover. Condition: vg. blue cover with lovely gilt decoration & lettering front & spine; top edge gilt; silk ribbon place-marker; 428pp; b/w frontis & plates with printed tissue guards; prev. owner's name on free front endpage. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. This listing is for volumes 9 and 10 of the Elia Edition of Charles Lambs' works, which are limited to 480 sets, of which these two volumes come from set 391. Light damp stain on front corner of volume one. Does not intrude into the printing block.; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. maroon cloth nice and clean, frontispiece illustration, 343pp, corners a little bumped, fresh copy, volume 1 only (of two). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Binding sound, text unmarked. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No dustwrapper. Original maroon cloth, spines slightly faded. Endpapers uncracked at gutters. Robust packaging. Tracking can be added to overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 2nd impression. Tiny inscription dated 1888. Binding sound, text unmarked. Size: xxviii, 343 + xiv, 377pp. Tiny inscription dated 1888.

2 VOL SET, octavo hardcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Reprints. Dark-blue buckram with gold titles. 143 x 194 x 38mm. 587pp in total. Minor pale marks to front and rear boards, with light rubbing at spine-ends; extensive ink inscription to fly-leaf (1899); internal text clean and crisp throughout. NB: An extra shipping charge may be requested for heavier or more valuable items. All our 'Seller Images' show the actual item you will receive.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Deluxe. Very good Hardcover, deluxe edition. Book has light shelf-rub of spine ends and cover edges, light browning covers. Nice, clean text. Gold gilt top foredge.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Complete in Two Volumes. This is an ex-library set- rebound in red library buckram with new endpages and the usual library marks including card pockets at the rear. The contents are bright and complete. Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition (thus). 2 vols. With memoir & preface, portrait frontis to both volumes. 8vo. Bound in half crushed blue morocco, neatly tooled and lettered gilt in compartments, t.e.g., contents clean and pleasing, tissue guards and silk ties present, attractive ex libris plate to front of first volume left blank, small red ink patch to rear top edge of first volume, else a very pleasing pair, binding by Hatchards. lxxxi, 355; xii, 415pp.

Two volumes; 12mos (18.25cm.); publisher's maroon cloth, gilt-lettered spines; lxxxi,[1],355;xii,415pp.; engraved frontispieces. Spines a hint sunned, light shelf wear, else a Near Fine set. From the library of the late local educator and historian Garland Quarles with his ownership rubberstamps to front free endpapers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good+. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket. Later printing. previous owner's bookplate/ later printing/ leatherette/ gilded award stamp on front.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1888 macmillan edition Vol II -on rubbed burgundy cloth.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-Library. Well-read copy with some spine wear but still useable. Colouring of pages due to age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Edition de Luxe. Poor set bound in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Staining, wear and tear as with age (with loss to the spine). Some water damage to the bottom half of the pages. Physical description; 6 vols. ; 24 cm. Notes; Limited edition of 675 copies. Contents; Mrs. Leicester's School and other Writings in Prose and Verse: vol. I ; Tales from Shakspeare by Charles and Mary Lamb ; Poems, Plays and Miscellaneous Essays: vols. I & II ; The Essays of Elia ; The Last Essays of Elia. Subjects; Lamb, Charles (1775-1834).he Last Essays of Elia. 5 Kg.

Edition de Luxe. Poor set bound in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Staining, wear and tear as with age (with loss to the spine). Some water damage to the bottom half of the pages. Physical description; 6 vols. ; 24 cm. Notes; Limited edition of 675 copies. Contents; Mrs. Leicester's School and other Writings in Prose and Verse: vol. I ; Tales from Shakspeare by Charles and Mary Lamb ; Poems, Plays and Miscellaneous Essays: vols. I & II ; The Essays of Elia ; The Last Essays of Elia. Subjects; Lamb, Charles (1775-1834).he Last Essays of Elia. 5 Kg.

Leather Bound. Condition: new. Language: Unknown. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1897. 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: - Unknown, Pages:- 378, 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. 378.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1897. 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: : - 378, 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. 378 378.

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1904. 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: : - 424, 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. 424 424.

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 1897. 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:- 443, 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. 443 443.