Christopher Editor Saunders (21 results)

hardcover. Condition: Fine. Almost new book.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.

Hardcover. Condition: UsedVeryGood. Hardcover; light fading, light shelf wear to exterior; otherwise contents in very good condition with clean text, firm binding.

Condition: NEAR FINE. First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover. Short biographies of nine key nineteenth-century black leaders in southern Africa, including some well-known figures - Mzilikazi and Cetshwayo - as well as others, such as Mpande and Mswati, who are less known. Contributors include Ngwabi Bhebe, P. I . Bonner, Sandra Burman and others. Illustrated with maps and photographs. Notes and suggestions for further reading at the end of each section. Index. 160 pp. Near fine.

(1987); Near Fine/Near Fine dj, tall octavo, 367pp., red cloth hardcover, bright gold lettering on backstrip, excellent unclipped dj, binding tight, text unmarked. 0333449347.

4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. (iv) + 283, incl. index; profusely illustrated with maps, tables, contemporary artwork and photographs, incl. some colour. Every so slightly shelf-rubbed; occasional fox spot. Near-fine condition. "What is the oldest known rock painting in South Africa? Who was Maqoma? When was slavery abolished? What happened at Bulhoek? Who founded the African National Congress? These and many other questions are answered in the pages of An Illustrated Dictionary of South African History. Compiled and edited by historians of note, the Dictionary is intended for the general reader and student alike. It presents in quick and easy alphabetical format the exciting history of our country, from the dawn of man in the sub-continent to the political turmoil of the present day. Accessible, yet academically sound in every respect, this concise, practical reference book provides factual information on the institutions, events, dates and principal figures in South Africa's history.".

4to; laminated pictorial boards, with earlier owner's additional clear adhesive lamination; pp. (iv) + 283, incl. index; profusely illustrated with maps, tables, contemporary artwork and photographs, incl. some colour. Light bump to fore-edge of lower board; earlier owner's name on front free endpaper. Very good condition. "What is the oldest known rock painting in South Africa? Who was Maqoma? When was slavery abolished? What happened at Bulhoek? Who founded the African National Congress? These and many other questions are answered in the pages of An Illustrated Dictionary of South African History. Compiled and edited by historians of note, the Dictionary is intended for the general reader and student alike. It presents in quick and easy alphabetical format the exciting history of our country, from the dawn of man in the sub-continent to the political turmoil of the present day. Accessible, yet academically sound in every respect, this concise, practical reference book provides factual information on the institutions, events, dates and principal figures in South Africa's history.".

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. All articles and book review unmarked with the exception of THE UNDERSIDE OF SLAVERY: THE INTERNAL ECONOMY, SELF-HIRE, AND QUASI-FREEDOM IN VIRGINIA by Loren Schweninger, which runs 22 pages, and, ON SLAVERY'S MARGINS: THE FARQUHARSON ESTATE, San Salvador, BAHAMAS, 1831-32 by Michael Craton & D. Gail Saunders which runs 23 pages. Both have underlines and marks. Scarce.

(1981). First U.S. edition. Very mild rubbing to the rear cover, else very good plus in orange linen with gilt titles and rules to the front cover and to the spine; no dust jacket. Differing views are frankly expressed and vigorously argued in this collection of essays offered by acclaimed experts at the sixth workshop on East-West European Economic Interaction, 1980. 381 pages; list of participants; and index.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. shelf wear and creasing on the wraps. minor foxing and usage markings. all contents are intact and presentable. very good copy. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. The wraps are shelf rubbed with creasing along the edges. The binding is secure. Ink inscription from a previous owner on the half title page. There are no other ink inscriptions or annotations. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 264 pages. 9.00x6.00x8.70 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 304 pages. 9.00x6.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Octavo, xi, 379 pages. In Good condition with a Good dust jacket. Spine is red with white print. Dust jacket has mild edge wear, bump to spine. Boards in red cloth. Wear to spine caps and corners. Text block has light age-toning to paper. Illustrated: b&w graphs, tables. "Based on Workshop Session X held in Florence 22-24 September 1986" series page. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column Q (ND-Q). 1380479. FP New Rockville Stock.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. (history, africa, anthropology).

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Southern Illinois University Press, 1992; first edition with full number line; viii, 348pp. Binding is tight and sturdy, but a bit cocked; raspberry cloth boards very good; black and pink titling remains bright and bold. Textured paper dust jacket shows slight soiling and previous sale sticker residue; liquid damage to rear, boards and interior unaffected. Interior is free of markings. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota; due to the size/weight of this book additional shipping charges may apply.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 306 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Condition: Very Good. FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED BY HELEN B. CRIUICKSHANK. Slim 8vo, pp. 59, (1) + b/w frontis portrait. Quarter blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, white paper boards. Gentle wear and pushing to spine ends and corners, boards gently soiled. Toned, inscribed in blue pen to ffep: "With best wishes from Helen./ July 6 1946," pencil notes underneath and to front pastedown identify the inscription as that of Helen B. Cruickshank. Else, clean and tight. A pleasing association copy, inscribed by Grieve's close friend and fellow poet and player in the Scottish Renaissance. Very good Includes a Glossary to rear. The selection, through which Saunders Crombie aimed to present "the cream of Hugh MacDiarmid's poetry while exemplifying the varied nature of his work," includes one poem that first appeared in The Modern Scot, 'Harry Semen' (see ref. 2444) Helen Burness Cruickshank (1886-1975) was another Angus-born poet with links to the Scottish Renaissance (see also item 5). Having submitted poems to Christopher Grieve's new anthology, Northern Numbers, the two poets became lifelong friends, as well working together for Scottish PEN; Cruickshank began as Honorary Secretary, but later took over the helm from Grieve. Indeed, Cruickshank's Edinburgh home, Dinnieduff, became a centre of Scottish literary activity and society during this period, which Cruickshank later referred to as a watershed time in her life. She was also a founding member of the Saltire Society.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 264 pages. 9.00x6.00x8.70 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 306 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.