Corbould Edward Illus (8 results)

Cloth Boards. 8vo, pp. xlviii, 445, (ii adverts), b/w frontis, b/w plates, award plate, few minor foxing spots prelims., all edges gilt, original gilt decorated cloth bds., spine split at rear joint, head and tail spine frayed, rubbed, corners bumped otherwise very good condition Work of the sixteenth century Italian poet giving an account of the combat between Muslims and Christians during the siege of Jerusalem, First Crusade. Corbould [Illus.] (illustrator).…

Early Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Corners bumped. All edges gilt, and frontis plate tissue-guarded. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xxxiv, 586 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; "A new edition." Subjects; English poetry Middle English, 1100-1500. Pilgrimages England. Medieval literature. Storytelling. Frame narratives. Social satire England 14th century. Characters and characteristics in literature. 1 Kg. …

Early Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Corners bumped. All edges gilt, and frontis plate tissue-guarded. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xxxiv, 586 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; "A new edition." Subjects; English poetry Middle English, 1100-1500. Pilgrimages England. Medieval literature. Storytelling. Frame narratives. Social satire England 14th century. Characters and characteristics in literature. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. New edition. lxxvi, 610 p. 18 cm. Frontispiece portrait of Percy. 7 other engraved plates. Red leather with gold impressing. Signed college binding from J. B. Hawes, Cambridge. All edges gilt. Corners bumped. Some wear to hinges and spine ends. Ink inscriptions on front endpapers, one for "John Bruckmann, O.M.P.S., Sunsher House 1952-53," and one for "Frederick Allison Tukker, 1935." "Percy's Reliques," as it is sometimes called for short, is a collection of ballads and popular songs collected by Bishop Thomas Percy and originally published in 1765. Ballad collections had appeared before but Percy's Reliques seemed to capture the public imagination like no other. Not only would it inspire poets such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth to compose their own literary ballads in imitation, it also made the collecting and study of oral poetry a popular pastime.…

Fourth Corbould edition, presented here in an attractive morocco binding. Edward Corbould (1815-1905) was a watercolourist and prolific book and magazine illustrator who produced illustrated editions of Chaucer, Spenser, and Walter Scott. First published in 1595, Epithalamion was written by Spenser as an ode for his bride on their wedding day. Octavo (162 x 102 mm). Engraved frontispiece and 7 full-page plates with tissue guards, all wood engraving by Dalziel after Edward Corbould. Contemporary green morocco, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, covers with gilt rules and frame, floral gilt roll to board edges and turn-ins, edges gilt, blue silk bookmarker. Early gift inscriptions to front free endpaper and first blank. Spine a little darkened, gilt bright, foxing to outer leaves. A near-fine copy.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1861 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 324 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. 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. Pages: 324 Language: English.…

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 1861. 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: : - 320, 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. 320 320.…

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 1853. 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: : - 460, 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. 460 460.…