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  • Bennett, Charles H. and Robert B. Brough

    Published by W. Kent & Co., London, 1860

    Seller: Boards & Wraps, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Ex-libris bookplate on the front pastedown. Moderate rubbing, brief pencil and small catalogue description affixed to front endpaper verso, half-title and frontis loose but present, a few splits, fading. ; Half green leather, marbled paper boards and endpapers, gilt spine titles and design, 5 raised bands and 6 compartments, top page edges gilt, original spine preserved on a rear endpaper. An scarce oddity, one of few issues retaining original black-and-white illustrated plates, not hand-colored. ; Ex-Libris; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 232 pages.

  • Charles H. Bennett; Robert B. Brough

    Published by W. Kent & Co, 1860

    Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

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    Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No jacket. Covers worn. Hinges cracked. Binding is a little loose. Humorous stories and illustrations by Robert Bennett.

  • Seller image for Shadow and Substance for sale by Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA

    Bennett, Charles H.; Brough, Robert B.

    Published by W. Kent & Co. (Late D. Bogue), 86, Fleet Street, and Paternoster Row, London, 1860

    Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada

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    Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Octavo (8vo), pp. 232. Complete with thirty hand-coloured lithographic plates, including the frontispiece, by Charles H. Bennett, depicting scenes in which characters cast shadows that reveal their inner nature. Bound in the original green cloth, elaborately decorated in blind with gilt titling to the upper cover and a gilt-lettered and decorated spine; binder's ticket of Burn to the rear paste-down. The interior is clean and well-preserved, the plates bright and crisp with rich colouring, and only light spotting to the title-page. The binding a little worn, with bumped corners and fraying at the spine ends; the cloth is torn along the rear joint, and the front hinge is broken, though the volume remains intact and is held by the rear joint. A delicate but appealing copy, suitable for careful restoration, which can be arranged at cost.

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    Bennett, Charles H. and Brough, Robert B.

    Published by W. Kent & Co, London, 1860

    Seller: Uncommon Books, Glastonbury, CT, U.S.A.

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    Hardcover. Condition: NVG. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book has slightly worn corners, overall modest cover wear. All plates are present and hand colored. Book.

  • BENNETT, Charles H. and BROUGH, Robert B.

    Published by W. Kent & Co., London, 1860

    Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.

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    232 pp. Complete with thirty fine hand-colored lithographs by Charles H. Bennett, of individuals casting shadows that reveal their inner nature, according to the author's eidolographic process. 8vo, publisher's blue cloth, gilt- and blind-embossed; gilt spine; a.e.g. First edition. 19th c. bookplate; light rubbing to the cloth; tight and sound. The plates are very fine.

  • Seller image for SHADOW AND SUBSTANCE for sale by Wallace & Clark, Booksellers

    Bennett, Charles H. and Robert B. Brough

    Published by W. Kent & Co. (Late D. Bogue), London, 1860

    Seller: Wallace & Clark, Booksellers, Katy, TX, U.S.A.

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Bennett, Charles H. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Bennett, Charles. SHADOW AND SUBSTANCE by Charles H. Bennett and Robert B. Brough. London: W. Kent & Co. (Late D. Bogue), 1860. FIRST EDITION. 8vo - 5-13/16" x 8-3/4". AEG. Dark blue blind stamped cloth covered boards, with gilt lettering and decoration to spine; with light shelf wear and a darkened area on lower cover. Plain endpapers. [8], 232 pp. Illustrated with thirty hand colored drawings by Bennett of various British characters and their shadows that show their true personae; light spotting to some pages. The condition of the book is VERY GOOD.

  • Brough, Robert B. (1828-1860), illustrated by Charles H. Bennett (1829-1867)

    Published by W. Kent & Co. (late D. Bogue), 86, Fleet Street, and Paternoster Row., London, 1860

    Seller: Abbey Antiquarian Books, Blockley, GLOS, United Kingdom

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    Condition: Very Good-. Hand-coloured litho plates (30) by Charles H. Bennett (1829-1867). Octavo (14x21cm) green blind-stamped cloth spine gilt (slightly rubbed/tips worn) All Edges Gilt, [4] +232pp., all plates with their tissue guards here present, clean & infoxed throughout. *A satire with caricatures of Victorian society. Excellent quality colour illustrations, showing a shadow of each character intended to portray its true nature. An amusing Introduction explains how the illustrator and author of the text worked together, giving "some account of our Magic Lantern and of the eidolographic process." 1 volume. Hardcover.

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    LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1860 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: 321 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: 321 Language: English.

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    LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1872 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: 410 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: 410 Language: English.

  • Seller image for Shadow and Substance 1860 [Leather Bound] for sale by Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd.

    Robert Barnabas Brough, Charles H . Bennett,

    Publication Date: 2024

    Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India

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    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 1860. 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: - 303, 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. 303 303.

  • Seller image for Shadow and substance 1860 [Leather Bound] for sale by Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd.

    Charles H Bennett Robert B Brough

    Publication Date: 2018

    Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India

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    Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {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 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. 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:- 304, 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. 304.

  • Seller image for Shadow and substance 1860 [Full Leather Bound] for sale by Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd.

    Charles H Bennett Robert B Brough

    Publication Date: 2018

    Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India

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    Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1860] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 304, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 304.

  • Seller image for Character sketches, development drawings, and original pictures of wit and humour 1872 [Leather Bound] for sale by Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd.

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    Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 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 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1872. 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:- 404, 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. 404.

  • Seller image for Character sketches, development drawings, and original pictures of wit and humour 1872 [Full Leather Bound] for sale by Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd.

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    Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1872] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2017 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 404, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 404.