Bickersteth Geoffrey Langdale (44 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Golden World of King Lear 0.16. Book.

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First Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 38, [1]p ; 17cm. Subjects: Italian poetry. 1 Kg.

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. 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: 44. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 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: 44.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 362 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.82 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 364 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.81 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 362 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.82 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Three excellent letters, written to his old headmaster at Charterhouse. Bickersteth's papers are at Aberdeen, and with those of his family at the Bodleian. See the Oxford DNB entry for his brother Julian Bickersteth (1885-1962). Three long letters, every page fully filled with text neatly written in a close hand. The three items in fair condition, lightly aged and worn. ONE (11 July 1913): 4pp, 12mo, with additional cross writing on the first three. Bifolium. Begins by thanking him for his book, clearly Rendall's 'A Hero of the Antarctic', about the ornithologist and explorer E. A. Wilson (1872-1912). 'I read it last night and really almost felt as if I had known the man. I wish I had known him, for his life must have been an inspiration to many. Anyone, who has been a schoolmaster even for such a short time as I have, is able to realise how extraordinary the effect of such a life must have been iONE: 11 July 1913; on letterhead of The College, Marlborough. TWO: 27 January 1914; Amalienstrasse 44A/II, Munich. THREE: 7 February 1933; on letterhead of 4 St John's Terrace, Glasgow, W2.n a public school. There is nobody on the staff here who even remotely resembles him and to read about him makes one feel a very miserable creature indeed in comparision.' He proceeds to give an outline of his plans, having resigned his post at Marlborough the previous term, 'not of course without careful thought'. He gives his reasons, noting that he has 'no ambitions to be a Headmaster and housemastering in a school run on the hostel system would not interest me much'. He has no desire to marry, 'but supposing I did, I should not be able to for another 15 or 20 years'. 'I contemplate with absolute horror the prospect of becoming one day what most of the more senior members of the staff here are - men whose interests are atrophied and whose whole outlook on life is bounded by the 4 walls of Marlborough College. You see, we are very much cut off from the world here.' 'My chief interest is literature. I am tolerably well acquainted now (I mean for my age) with the literatures of six languages. Since I left Oxford I have used all my time in reading and travelling. A German or French university held out to me the best prospects. I prefer the German language so chose Germany. I intend to go to a German university (or rather two, Munich and Heidelberg) and there read for a Ph.D. [.] The qualifications (supposing I am successful) would be. Classical schol. of Charterhouse, 2nd in Greats, Ph.D. Heidelberg, (in Eng: Germ & French) 5 years teaching experience in a public school, and one book on an Italian poet to my credit. (Age 30.)' His book on Carducci is being published by Longmans, 'at no expense to myself', and he has returned from an 'intensely interesting' visit to Russia and Finland. TWO (27 January 1914): 4pp, 8vo. Discussing a letter by Rendall on his Carducci, and criticisms of his own prosody, and the art of translation. He ends with a description of the 'interesting time' he is having in Germany: 'German educational ideals & methods are very different to ours. Both have their good and bad points. I am working here under one of the greatest of living philologists and linguists. Professor Schick [Josef Schick (1859-1944)] by name, a marvel of erudition, if ever there was one, and yet far from being a Dryasdust. He is a perfect master of about a dozen dead languages and over 20 modern ones and is an absolutely brilliant teacher. All European languages as well as Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, Uralic, Sanskrit Coptic etc. are contained in his repertoire, and yet his most important publications have dealt with various problems of pure mathematics. He daily holds over 200 men and women literally entranced over the purely philological consideration of Anglo-Saxon roots - the dryest of all dry subjects in other hands.' He ends with news of his plan for his dissertation and other matters. THREE (7 February 1933): 4pp, 12mo. Begins by thanking Rendall for his help in placing his brother Julian in the position [of headmaster of Felsted School], with praise of his brother's attitude and abilities. Changing the subject he writes: 'I can't help also being particularly pleased by your praise of my translation [of Dante's 'Paradiso']. From my old headmaster, who was the first to give me a dear notion of the art of poetry and has taken such interest in my work ever sincec I left Charterhouse (now 30 years ago) your commendation is as delighful as was ever a 'bene' written at the top of a Greek or Latin prose those many years ago.' He considers the Paradiso 'the most astoundingly successful use of symbol for expressing the unexpressible, & that on a gigantic scale, anywhere extant, so far as I know, not excluding the Hebrew Prophets, works like the Book of Revelation, or some of the Myths of Plato'. The final paragraph concerns the 'schoolmen' ('Aquinas, merely as a thinker, leaves me agasp at his genius').

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English, Italian. 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 1893. 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, Italian, Pages:- 185, 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. 185.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. 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:- 366, 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. 366.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1913. 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: - 382, 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. 382.

unknown_binding. Condition: Acceptable. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Front cover fabric torn at spine edge. Cover corners show signs of wear. Previously taped at inside front cover hinge, with 8cm tear at bottom hinge. Body of text remains clean and clear. Quick dispatch from UK seller.