And John Arrowsmith (11 results)

Soft cover. Condition: VGF. 1st Edition. A VGF folded pressbook with no cuts. 1944 re-release. Size: 27" x 41". Poster.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 24 pages. L Cristall "My Cut and Restored Rope" / Hoo Flung "The Acrobatic Aces" / G E Arrowsmith "'Flight Fantastic'" / S H Sharpe "A Box of Tricks" / Arthur Ivey "Descriptions of Illusions and Effects of Great Magicians" (VM10).

Hardcover. Condition: Wie neu. 320 S.; Ill. Like new. Shrink wrapped. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1215.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Pictorial wrappers in a newspaper type setup. Folio measuring 11 1/2" x 15". 56pp. Folded in half, pages are delicate and age-toned, else very good or better.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. From an academic library with the usual stamps etc.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Overall 28.5 x 41cm, central fold as issued. Unframed.

Leather. 1st Edition. 1st ed., Volume 2, octavo, full leather binding, gilt decoration to spine, gilt titled red leather spine label, maps, pp (viii), 334. Complete with all 11 maps. Some rubs and scrapes boards, trace of water damage corners of endpapers, foxing to first page of Nile report, also to maps of Africa and Egypt, light staining to margins (only) of New South Wales map. The map of Western Australia in near fine conditon. Amorial bookplate of J.T. Williamson. Very good condition. Maps include John Walker's large folding map of Western Australia whic accompanies Recent Information from Australia with a despatch from Lieut-Governor James Stirling describing the Swan River district, 2 April 1832, and Arrowsmith's large folding map of New South Wales to accompany Allan Cunningham's report of exploration of the interior. Also included: a letter from Captain FitzRoy regarding the Abrolhos Islands, and maps of North Africa, the Egyptian desert, British Guiana, the Maldives, the mouth of the Ganges river, New Zealand, the Virgin Islands, the Upper Nile, west Africa.…

No binding. Condition: Very good. London: Edward Stanford, 1881. Engraved case map of the world in 40 segments (26 ½ x 44 ¾ inches) mounted to original linen backing with promotional self-wrappers ("Stanford's Two-Shilling Series of Tourists Guides / New Maps and New Editions"), recording steam routes including travel times and underwater telegraph cables; map inserts of the Arctic and Antarctica (polar projection) in lower right and lower left quadrants. Condition: very good with original color in outline; small creasing in lower right corner and some isolated foxing. Edward Stanford, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, acquired the plates and stock of John Arrowsmith in 1874. Note some scattered annotations regarding the achievements of 19th century naval officers and explorers that Stanford added to the present map, including the mention of William Parry's (1790-1855) attempt on the North Pole from the northern shores of Spitsbergen in 1827 (recorded beyond the neatline of the present map).…

unbound. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 9.75" x 8". This map depicts the state of Vermont. The boundaries of Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River set the state off from the surrounding land, which is left unlabeled to isolate and highlight its detail. Denotes towns, counties and topographical features, all in beautiful detail. The map is in good condition with original platemark visible. Drawn by Samuel Lewis and engraved by D. Fairman. The map is from John Conrad & Co.'s "A new and elegant general atlas". The atlas was the first collaboration between Aaron Arrowsmith of London and Samuel Lewis of Philadelphia. John Arrowsmith (1790-1873) was from a family of London based cartographers and publishers, and was a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society. Samuel Lewis (c. 1754-1822), who drew this map, was a prolific geographer based in Philadelphia. This is a fine example of his work.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1857. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume v.2 (1857), Pages:- 450, 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 v.2 (1857) 450 450.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1857. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume v.1 (1857), Pages:- 458, 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 v.1 (1857) 458 458.…