Dean Gloucester Spence (15 results)

Condition: Good. 1901. Second Edition. 250 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages are lightly tanned with minimal foxing. Mild cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown and endpaper. Mild annotations and marginalia to pages throughout. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Moderate tanning to spine, which has mild crushing to ends. Book has forward lean. Boards are mildly warped.

Condition: Good. First edition (hardback). 8vo (21cm by 14cm), xx, 348pp. Frontispiece, plates, text illustrations. Original green cloth, gilt titling to the spine, gilt titling and design to the front board, top edge gilt. The binding is a little rubbed and shaken, there is some foxing of the preliminary pages, and an ownership inscription to the front free endpaper; overall, this book is in good condition.

Condition: Fair. First edition (hardback). 4to (28cm by 20cm), xii, 203pp. Frontispiece and text illustrations by Herbert Railton and A Quinton. Original decorated red cloth, gilt design and titling to the front board and the spine, top edge gilt. The binding is rubbed, there is some chafing to the edges of the binding, and some foxing to the preliminary pages and the edges of the text block; overall, this book is just about in good condition.

Condition: Good. First edition (hardback). 4to (28cm by 20cm), xii, 228pp. Frontispiece and text illustrations (some full-page) by Herbert Railton. Original decorated red cloth, gilt titling and design to the front board and the spine, top edge gilt. Light rubbing of the binding, light foxing to the edges of the text block, bookplates to the front endpapers; overall, this book is in good to very good condition.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. First Edition [presumed]. The 'Temple Cyclopaedic Primers' edition. 250pp, photo frontis with tissue guard, decorated title page in the Arts & Crafts style, illustrated. Maroon cloth. Interior is bright and clean. Small, ink signature to top of page listing illustrations. Tight, square binding. Slight wear to cloth along some edges. Attractive. Weight, 190g. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book.

Condition: Good. Dean Spence pocket volume covering the history of the British and Anglo-Saxon church since 200 AD. In red cloth binding with spine faded. splitting, and a little frayed.; Previous owner's pencilled signature to front endpaper. Small pencilled ticks throughout in margins. Pages are age tanned with occasional foxing. Binding is tight. Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN . Hardback. No dustjacket, bound in olive cloth with embossed gold gilt lettering and designs on front cover and spine. Good to Very Good Condition, with minor rubs and bumps to edges and corners of covers, minor wear to deckle-edged page edges, minor rubs to gold gilt finish on top edge of interior pages, some browning to edges of interior pages. Tight, sound, unmarked copy except for namestamp on front endpaper, previous owner's name and date written on title page. No statement of later printing on copyright page, probable First American edition. No Signature.

Edn. not stated. 4 volumes in 2. Each volume comprises approx. 470pp. Coloured frontispiece to each volume and numerous full page and in text wood engraved illustrations. A detailed history of the church from its beginnings to the Late Victorian Era. The volumes are The British and Anglo-Saxon Church; The Mediaeval Church; The English Reformation and The Anglican Church. In half leather over marbled boards. Bindings a trifle rubbed at edges. In all a very good sound and complete set.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Herbert Railton (illustrator). Maroon cloth decorated on front and spine in gilt. Gilt titles on front cover and spine. Worn and frayed to top and tail of spine, with a very small amount of loss at top. Corners bumped and rubbed.Tissue guarded frontispiece (West front of Lincoln Cathedral). 46 other illustrations. Very slight foxing to edge of title page and frontispiece. pp. xii, 203. Size: 8" By 11.25" Tall.

Condition: Good. Title: Cloister Life in the Days of Coeur De LionAuthor: Dean of Gloucester H D M SpencePublisher: Isbister & CompanyPublication date/edition: 1892Binding: HardbackIllustrated: Illustrations by Herbert Railton & A QuintonPages: 203 Description / Condition: Wear, grub and scuff marks to boards, creases to spine, dents to edges, bumps to corners. Bookplate adhered inside. Holes to endpapers, foxing to fore-edge, shipped from the UK Please see pictures for further information.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4to, Top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. Tissue guarded frontispiece and 59 line illustrations within text by Herbert Railton. Dark blue cloth boards with gilt titles and decoration to front and spine. Dark green endpapers., inscription on front endpaper, , corners little worn, pp228.

1st ed. Teg.Pp.20/348,frontis. + 67 further plates and illustrations,folding plan to rear, inscription to fep, slightly loose. Green cloth, gilt decorated title to front, gilt title to spine. G+.

Decorated Boards. Condition: Very Good. Herbert Railton and A. Quinton (illustrator). First Edition. Very good to inside; pages are clean and tight throughout. Beautifully illustrated by Herbert Railton and A Quinton. Endpapers are olive green. Navy boards with very slight bumps to corners and small faint wrinkle to bottom front. Title, author and illustrator in gilt to front with gilt decoration and gilt borders; gilt also to spine. A photograph can be sent on request. Overall a very good copy. POSTAGE OVERSEAS: where extra is needed this will be requested. Broadleaf Books is a second hand bookshop in Abergavenny, South Wales. Enquiries and visits are very welcome. 11 x 7.5".

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. An attractive and handsome hardback First Edition (1891) volume in Good condition, blue cloth boards with heavy and strong gilt decoration to front and spine, slight scuffing and softening to corners, a little foxing to prelims, interior very clean. Text by Spence, Dean of Gloucester, illustrations by Herbert Railton. Quite scarce. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.

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 1880. 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: - 635, 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. 635 635.