Alfred Baker Read (35 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 369pp hardback, black cloth gilt, good.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition; First Impression. Dustjacket somewhat chipped & creased but now wrapped in protective cover to prevent further damage. Some foxing to endpapers, ; Original cloth boards with dustjacket. With full-colour plates prestiage printed. A richly illustrated survey of stained glass in England, tracing its development from medieval craftsmanship to modern revival. Baker explores technique, symbolism & changing aesthetic ideals, while Herbert Read's introduction situates the medium within broader currents of art & culture. Lammer's photography brings colour, light & architectural setting vividly to life. An elegant & informative study of a luminous tradition. ; Quarto (square); 244 pages Original cloth boards with dustjacket.

Condition: New.

Condition: 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. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a searing indictment of the state of England in the early 20th century, a time marked by widespread poverty, social unrest, and a sense of national decline. The author, writing from a distinctly non-conformist perspective, argues that these ills are not merely symptoms of a failing society, but the direct result of a fundamental flaw: overpopulation. Drawing parallels to nature and animal behavior, the author dissects the social fabric, exposing the hypocrisy and ineffectiveness of the clergy, the self-serving nature of politicians, and the unsustainable burden placed on the working class. He critiques the prevailing social norms, particularly those surrounding gender roles and family structures, and explores the darker aspects of the human condition - from poverty-driven crime to the widespread practice of abortion. With unflinching honesty, the author challenges conventional thinking about the role of the individual, the responsibility of the state, and the very definition of morality. The book's controversial, and perhaps unsettling, message is ultimately a call for radical change, a demand for a new vision of society based on reason and natural law. This is a book that will provoke thought and debate, a powerful commentary on the complexities of human nature and the challenges of a rapidly changing world. 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. Condition: 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This 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 original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This 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 original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 372 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Signed and inscribed copy with bookplate to front pastedown. Book has newspaper reviews in pamphlet form pasted to first free end-paper. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 363 pages; Physical desc. : 363, [1] p. : ill. , maps ; 22 cm. Notes: Preface dated 1914. Subject: Infanticide - Great Britain. Social ethics - Great Britain. Social problems - Great Britain. Population. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges somewhat dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Signed and inscribed copy with bookplate to front pastedown. Book has newspaper reviews in pamphlet form pasted to first free end-paper. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 363 pages; Physical desc. : 363, [1] p. : ill. , maps ; 22 cm. Notes: Preface dated 1914. Subject: Infanticide - Great Britain. Social ethics - Great Britain. Social problems - Great Britain. Population. 1 Kg.

Cloth DW (frayed) 244pp inc full pager tippped-in colour & BW plates.edges sl sunned, tightly bound, clean & bright.

In-4-carre, 28cm, 230pp., illustr., photos, 34 planches en couleurs et 103 en noir, reliure pleine toile illustree de l'editeur, toile insolee, Nb-0273,

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 372. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1921 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 372.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 376. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1917 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 376.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 376. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 376.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 368.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 368.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 368.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1921 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: 379 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: 379 Language: English.