C a Manning Press (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. First Edtion. VG- in 3/4 calf over cloth, a.e.g. (nicked and rubbed) 4to unp. [ca.200p] Presentation copy, inscribed by Walter Parrott (one of the worthies included). Size: 4to - over 93/4" - 12" tall. Illustrated by Illus w/photo portraits. (illustrator). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition. Good+ in 3/4 calf over cloth, a.e.g. (hinges spltting, rubbed) 4to unp. [ca.200p] Size: 4to - over 93/4" - 12" tall. Illustrated by Illus w/photo portraits. (illustrator). Book.

first edition (published for subscribers only). White, vellum effect, spine, green boards. Gilt lettering to spine and front board, no dustwrapper. Teg. 11.25ins x 8.25ins, unpaginated. Comprises tissue guarded frontis portrait, title page, 4pp list of those included, followed by 74 brief biographies (mostly one or two pages of text) and 43 further portraits of those featured. Arranged by social order - Lords, Sirs, Generals, Colonels, Esqs and Councillors. Corners waterstained and front corner has loss of cloth. Split to top of spine. P externally. VG internally.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Small folio. Green cloth binding. Gilt lettering on backstrip and front board. Gilt motif on front board and backstrip. Front board slightly loose. Pages clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2050grams, ISBN. …

Cloth. Condition: Good. First edition. A first edition copy of this illustrated study of the social and political leaders of the Isle of Wright and Hampshire. First edition. Illustrated with thirty portrait plates. Collated complete. A biographical work of notable people in Buckinghamshire, whose influence has benefitted political or social spheres. Amongst those included are: The Earl of Northbrook, The Duke of Wellington, Lord Bolton, The Lord Bishop of Winchester, and Sir William Vernon Harcourt, and many others. Written by C. A. Manning Press. In the original cloth binding. Externally, sound with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd mark to the boards. Minor fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light age toning to the extremities and endpapers. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Photographic portraits and profiles of the aristocracy and gentry of the county, including the cricketer, Christopher Heseltine. 4to. Printed for private circulation. Original blue cloth, gilt titles and trim with all edges gilt. Minor bumping and shelfwear, overall very good. A heavy book that may require extra charges if shipping overseas.…

Gaskill, Jones & Co. London. 1903. First edition. Large 4to hardback, no DW. Original teal cloth with gilt to boards and to all page edges. Both boards slightly soiled and worn, with white marks to rear board. Head and tail of spine crumpled otherwise a lovely clean copy.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Thick quarto. 287pp. Original green cloth with gilt titles and illustrations, all edges gilt, slight rubbing to extremities, a couple of tears at head of spine, some ink annotation to text, otherwise very good. No jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. This book contains the biographies and photographic portraits of nearly 40 political and social figures living in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight at the time. This copy has marks to the boards and a little wrinkling to the spine. There are pencil underlinings here and there as well as a note in pen at the opening of many of the entries saying where the person lived. Interior hinges just starting to weaken. Size: Quarto. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Genealogy & Local History; Inventory No: 73975. For further information on this title or for further photographs, please click on the "Ask Seller a Question" button directly underneath this listing. We aim to reply within three working days. Buyers from OUTSIDE of the UK are strongly recommended to make contact, to ask for an accurate shipping cost, BEFORE buying.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Larger volume. Red cloth binding with gilt border and lettering on front board. Blind decorative border on back board. Quite stained with some creases on the back. Bumped corners. Damage to the ends of backstrip. A Couple of hinge splits within page block. Some light foxing, otherwise interior is clean and clear. Multiple plate photographs, several with tissue guards. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN. …

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A very scarce work on the social and political leaders of Buckinghamshire, with 49 plates. In a half calf binding. Gilt edges. Bookplate to the front paste down. 49 plates. Collated complete. A first edition of this biographical work of notable people in Buckinghamshire, whose influence has benefitted political or social spheres. Amongst the notable people included are William Henry Grenfell, whose recommendations resulted in the influential Police Act of 1919; Lord Rothschild, whose private museum once had one of the largest natural history collections in the world; and Sir William Clayton, who was an MP for Great Marlow and High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire. In a half calf binding. Externally, some rubbing to the spine and upper extremities. Internally, the binding is strained at page 84. Pages are generally clean, except for the odd spot to the leaves surrounding the plates. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

2 volumes. Large 4to. pp. 142: [4], [230]; photographic portraits. Original cloth a little stained [first volume]; original half morocco, stained, resewn and inner joints re-enforced [second volume], all edges gilt. From the library of R.W. [Rod] Ambler. All books from this collection have his name, followed by the place and date of purchase in ink on the end paper. Both issues are scarce. Inserted is a complicated typescript collation of various editions and copies by Ambler. …

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: 328. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1905 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: 328.…

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 1905. 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: - 328, 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. 328 328.…