Blackie E M (16 results)

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paper spine label. cloth-backed boards. paper spine label. xxviii, 48, (2) pages. Limited to 755 copies (Warde no.197). Private bookplate of Herbert H. Johnson on the front pastedown. Minor dampstaining to the front and rear boards, else a very good copy. Printed in Caslon, Cloister Italic and Black-letter to be a facsimile of the original 16th century travelogue which describes Langton's trip to Europe. The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books. Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). Francis Meynell stated that Rogers was."the greatest artificer of the book who ever lived". Rogers, Bruce (illustrator).…

paper spine label. cloth-backed boards. paper spine label. xxviii, 48, (2) pages. Limited to 755 copies (Warde no.197). Exlibrary copy with markings. Minor shelfwear. Printed in Caslon, Cloister Italic and Black-letter to be a facsimile of the original 16th century travelogue which describes Langton's trip to Europe. The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books. Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). Francis Meynell stated that Rogers was."the greatest artificer of the book who ever lived". Rogers, Bruce (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition Thus. 8vo. Pp. ix, [18], [2]. Illustrated with one woodcut. Beige half cloth over red paper covered boards, paper label with titles printed in black on the spine. "755 copies were printed under the supervision of Bruce Rogers at the Harvard University Press, Cambridge Massachusetts, in June 1924." Covers lightly stained, corners worn through, faint foxing and age toning to leaves, some uncut. Laid in invitation to the International Conference Honoring the 400th Anniversary of Drake's Sojourn in California, Friday June 15, 1979 at the California Academy of Sciences and the Asian Art Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Pamphlet written by one of the "sworne Esquires of Queen Elizabeth" on the occasion of Drake's expedition to the West Indies in 1585. Original typography was reproduced as closely as modern types permitted.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Octavo. 128pp. Illustrated. Wrappers. Private library stamp on first page. Modest wear, page edges foxed and first and last pages lightly so, very good and sound. Features contributions by Ray Bradbury, E.M. Forster, Seamus Heaney, George Orwell, Charles Reznikoff, May Swenson, John Updike, and others. Brandes & Durkan B7. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Very good paperback with tight binding and clean pages. Minimal wear to edges and corners of covers and spine. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 173 pages.

First edition, large 8vo, 12pp., followed by 16pp., off facsimile, orig. cloth-backed boards, printed paper spine label, a very good copy.

1928. Issued by the Press and Publications Board of the Church Assembly. Soft covers. Book - Good.

Board. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. boards have some general rubbing, spine is rubbed too, f-fep has v small enscrip, PP lovely and tight, a nice copy Size: 12mo.

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: 24. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 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: 24.…

Mounted Photograph. Condition: Very Good. This photo was taken on the front stairs of the newly constructed British Columbia Parliament Buildings, officially opened February 10th, 1898. It contains a number of recognizable MPs, officials and Page Boys. Two of gentleman standing in the front row are John Herbert Turner, who served as the 11th premier of BC from March, 1895 to August, 1898, and Charles Augustus Semlin, who served as the 12th premier of BC from August, 1898 until February 1900. A large format gelatin silver photograph measuring 9.5 x 11.5 inches wide, mounted onto the photographer's printed card (measuring 13 x 15.75 inches wide) captioned "Blackie / Victoria West, B.C. / Parliament of British Columbia, 1898." Photo w. some scratches and tiny stains, card w. rubs and wear, stains and a pin hole at one corner, verso w. some notations in pencil. " After a year-long competition , a 25 year old architect, Francis Mawson Rattenbury, was chosen in March 1892 to design B.C.'s new Parliament Buildings. Construction began in 1893 , partly to try to boost a stagnant economy. Every effort was made to use local materials and resources - granite foundations from Nelson Island, site facades from Haddington Island stone, and local brick, limestone, and Douglas fir for the construction work. The total cost was not to exceed $600,000. When the Buildings were completed four years later , amid much controversy and argument, the total cost came to $923,882.30." leg dot bc dot ca.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 80 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - No detailed description available for 'The Pilgrimage of Robert Langton'.

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Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -No detailed description available for 'The Pilgrimage of Robert Langton'. 80 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. The Pilgrimage of Robert Langton | E. M. Blackie | Buch | Englisch | 2014 | Harvard University Press | EAN 9780674181052 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: De Gruyter, Genthiner Str. 13, 10785 Berlin, orders-books[at]degruyter[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.