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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Text unmarked. Covers show edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing and bumped corners. Spine has clear tape over it. Previous owners name on end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

HC. Condition: good, brown cloth (hardcover). 381pp "A Chronicle of The Sensational Dramas, Enchanting Romances, Tragical Histories, Pathetic Trials, Fierce Passions and Pure Hearts of All Who Have Lived and Loved From the Earliest Times to the Present Day with Faithful Descriptions of the Virtues and Charms Which Inspired Them and The Joys and Disasters Which They Caused.".…

HC. Condition: good, brown cloth (hardcover). 372pp Volume 1 ONLY - "A Chronicle of The Sensational Dramas, Enchanting Romances, Tragical Histories, Pathetic Trials, Fierce Passions and Pure Hearts of All Who Have Lived and Loved From the Earliest Times to the Present Day with Faithful Descriptions of the Virtus and Charms Which Inspired Them and the Joys and Disasters Which They Caused.". B&W illustrations (illustrator).…

n.d. (c.1920's) 927 pages rebound / thumb prints & some soiling / some torn pgs binding (fair) pages (fair/poor).

1938 927 pages with tabs binding (poor) pages (good/fair) should be rebound.

n.d. (c.1920's) 927 pages rebound / a few stained or soiled pages (fair).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First thus. A small (very small) pocket guide to the card game of whist. Date of publication estimated from an ad reference to "General Grant." First and last pages include the following advertisements; front cover: Highland Stove Foundry, back cover Geo. F. Blake Mfg Steam Pumping Machinery, Inside back: Andrews Folding Beds, Inside Front: Commercial Union Insurance, and additional full-page ads for: Bent and Bush Hatters and military furnishers, Fitchburg Railroad, Thomas Groom Stationers, Boston Belting and Rubber Goods, Bovinine beef and mutton concentrate, Shore Line Route (Boston to New York Railroad), Blue Cross Pickles, and the Great Rock Island and Albert Lees Routes (railroad). This little booklet offers 'The Lead,' 'General Rules,' and 'Practical Hints.' 64mo (3 3/4" tall x 2 1/2" wide), 24 pages, thread saddle stitch, stiff printed wraps. A very good, clean neat copy overall with minor shelf wear, and some exterior soiling--a spot of staining or foxing to the cover fore-margin and fore-edge and spine (probably old finger staining), fore-edge stain extends throughout but at the fore-margin only, text not damaged, paper moderately yellowed but not fragile. A unique item.…

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

n.d. (c.1920's) 927 pages title page missing / rebound binding (fair) pages (good/fair).

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

Condition: rebound (fair). n.d. (c.1920's) 927 pages.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. Smallish, paper covered boards. Paper spine is missing though the bottom two thirds of it is laid-in, front hinge badly cracked but front board holding, dirt marks to front cover. Illustrated with a frontispiece engraving by H. C. Shenton, from a drawing by A. Cooper. Though the title page cites David Bogue as the publisher, the front cover has the publisher as Geo. Routledge and the title as "A Memoir of the Duke of Wellington". Published before the Duke of Wellington's death in 1852. …

Condition: Very good. First edition. Hardcover. Very good condition (no dust jacket-as issued[?]). Lacks front free endpaper. Internally clean and tight.

Hb. Condition: VG. None. First Edition. Title page is written in olde English / spelling: "Containing historical enquiry into the origin of Armouries, Rise and Progress of Heraldry. The Proper methods of Blazoning, et al; The Arms, Quartering, Crests, Supporters and Mottos, et al.; States, An Historical Catalogue of all the different Orders of Knighthood; the Arms of Counties, Cities, Boroughs and Towns Corporate; the Arms of Archiepiscopal and Episcopal Sees and a Discourse on the Origin of Use and Abuse of Funeral Trophies. Also an alphabet of Arms- containing upward of fity-thousand Coats and Crests, & cc. A copious Glossary. Old brown (?) pebbled cloth on boards rebacked with half-leather. Moderate age soiling to cover. Old shelf-sunned. Spine: gilt titles; light thin creases down the spine. Moderate rubbed wear to some of the extremeties. Edges: red; mild soiling. Eps: some age soiling and foxings. Vol. I:Frontis: illustration of Joseph Edmondson by F. Barlozzi 1777 with aged tissue guard. Old signature to head of title page & rep. Considering its age the book is in very good condiition; the old light soiling & few only foxings to a few pages, albeit mostly to the margins. Binding is As New. Vol. II is shelf-sunned to spine and top margin. Head ffep with olde style script: Richard W. Read Reeve 5a Carlton Road Manor Park I. 12 June 1934. Bookplate of Felix Conroy, New Zealand. Large folios: 440 x 280 mm/ pair: 6 kgs.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

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 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:- 358, 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. 358 358.…