Crombie Benjamin W (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Frontispiece and forty-eight hand coloured double page engravings by Benjamin W. Crombie. Limited edition. 4to. [287 x 225 x 45 mm]. [1]f, xvi, 183, [3] pp. Quarter bound in heavy grain dark green goat skin and matching dark green textured cloth, the spine blocked and lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, edges uncut. (Spine rubbed, hinges a little worn but holding, corners and edges bumped). Internally very clean with brightly coloured illustrations, overall in very good condition. Limited to 1040 copies, signed by the publisher. A total of ninety-seven individuals are depicted by Crombie, dubbed 'modern Athenians' as a result of Edinburgh's sobriquet as 'The Athens of the North'. The nickname was coined during the period of Scottish enlightenment when Edinburgh rose to prominence as a centre of intellectual, philosophical and scientific learning. Benjamin W. Crombie (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Limited Edition, one of 1040 copies. Full title: Modern Athenians: A Series of Original Portraits of Memorable Citizens of Edinburgh Drawn and Etched by Benjamin W. Crombie. Quarto, xvi, 183 pages plus 48 plates. In Good condition. Quarter bound in brown leather with red textured cloth boards and gilt titling to spine. Light plus rubbing and wear to joints and surfaces of boards; light rubbing to spine. Moderate plus bumping and fraying to corners; light plus staining to top fore edge corners. Text block shows light plus age toning and scattered foxing. Most, but not all, original tissue guard present. Profusely illustrated with 48 double-page plates in color. EH Consignment. Shelved Room A Oversized. 1381897. Special Collections.…

ONE OF 1,040 COPIES, SIGNED BY THE PUBLISHER, 4to, pp. xvi, 183, [1] + frontispiece and 48 hand-coloured double-page plates. Original quarter green morocco, green pebbled cloth boards, spine lettered direct in gilt, top edge gilt, fore-edge untrimmed. Just a touch of toning. Binding worn a little to extremities, short tears to head and foot of spine. Reminiscent in scope and style of his near-contemporary John Kay?s ?Original Portraits?, Crombie?s engravings of the notables of Edinburgh society date from the last decade of his life and were collected by Kay?s publisher Hugh Paton in 1851. A. and C. Black added copious biographical information on the sitters for this edition, reusing the original plates, which were then destroyed following this printing.…

Condition: Good. Limited Edition (1040). G: in good condition. Some rubbing to outer joints.Illustrations VG. Teg. 290mm x 230mm (11" x 9"). xvi, 183pp + plates. 48 hand coloured tissue guarded double plates. Signed by publisher on limitation page. Heavy book extra shipping needed for overseas. Purple hardback cloth cover with maroon leather spine. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Quarto. Publisher's quarter pebbled calf and green cloth with gilt titles on spine, upper edge gilt, marbled endpapers. Xvi, 183pp + plates. 48 hand coloured tissue guarded double plates. This edition limited to 1040 copies and signed by publisher on limitation page. With illustrative notes and biographical sketches by William Scott Douglas. Some shelf wear and small marks on front. Generally the plates are in very good clean condition, one tissue guard absent. Ex reference library with pictorial bookplate on rear pastedown, blind stamp on title page, last page and first plate, faint number on reverse of title page. No other obvious library markings. ***Over 1kg and may required extra overseas postage***. Crombie (illustrator).…

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: 408. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1882 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: 408.…

Condition: BUONO. Edinburgh, Adam and Charles Black cm.21x27,5, pp.184, 47 tavv. doppie con incis.a col.ft. Rilegato in t.pelle. Distacco del piatto ant. e del dorso dal blocco libro. Per il resto esempl. perfetto.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1882 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: 303 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: 303 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 302 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1882. Text in English. This work is a series of original portraits depicting notable citizens of Edinburgh. Originally published in separate parts, the portraits were later collected and reissued under this title. The series provides a vivid glimpse into the prominent figures of 19th-century Scotland, blending historical documentation with literary flair. The edition is notable for its limited print run and the destruction of the original plates, enhancing its bibliographic significance. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

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 1882. 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: - 303, 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. 303 303.…