Edwin H Gomes (24 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Presumed First. Presumed first printing thus w/SD & NAP, trade paperback, has slight lean to binding, slight bumps to spine ends and corners with touch of creasing to covers and first/last few pages of text block, slight edgewear, and some rubbing with a few very shallow scrapes, otherwise a solid VG copy with crisp text.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vol 22, No 8, Aug, 1911, pp. 695-723, Profusely Illus with BW Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG, 1st ed.

Condition: Good. No Edition Remarks. 93 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Colour illustrated plates. Rough-cut pages. Minor thumb marking, foxing and noticeable tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Light cracking, creasing and staining to gutters and hinges but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft fraying and crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

1911/1981. Insular South East Asia, Borneo. AMS Press. Very good black cloth, no dust jacket, with fold out map. 343p. Previous owner's name has been inked out.

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Third edition. The author was the Curator of Sarawak Museum and an ethnologist. (iv) 80 pp, 16 plts. Yellow cloth bumped & sltly soiled o/w good+.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Dyak people of Sarawak, uncovering their unique traditions, customs, and beliefs. It delves into their intricate social structure, exploring the roles of men, women, and children, and the importance of family and community within their society. The author provides valuable insights into their religious practices, including their deep reverence for nature and their belief in a multitude of deities. Drawing upon years of intimate association, the author examines the challenges and triumphs faced by the Dyak people as they navigate the changes brought about by modernization while striving to preserve their cultural heritage. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the remarkable resilience and adaptability of a people who have faced both adversity and progress with unwavering spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Original Cloth. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Book has slightly bumped corners, cover soiling. All illustrations and the map are present. Book.

Pictorial Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First American Edition. First American Edition. Introduction by The Reverend John Perham. With 40 illustrations and a map. 343 pages. T.e.g. Map has small tear where it hinges to page. Cloth is slightly worn commensurate with its age, light soiling with fraying and minor chipping to head and foot of spine and at bottom corners. Very minor foxing to edges and front matter. [Store Location 1.1] Background: Published in 1911, this seminal work by Edwin Herbert Gomes remains one of the most intimate accounts of the Iban people (historically known as the "Sea Dyaks") of Sarawak. Unlike many contemporary accounts that focused purely on missionary efforts, Gomes provides a systematic and deeply empathetic documentation of Iban social structures, spiritual worldviews, and the then-prevalent practice of head-hunting. His seventeen-year residency allowed him to capture a culture in transition, making this a foundational text for students of Bornean history and Southeast Asian anthropology.…

First edition hardback, no dustjacket. Illustrated, map, plates, 75 pages. The binding has some light wear and slight grubby marks, the front hinge is a touch weak and one plate is partially detached everything else is well bound together. The endpap ers have an ink stamp and are browning a bit. The tissue guard is browning and this has affected the title leaf. There is some light foxing throughout.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Second edition (with appendix). 8vo. pp. [iv], 80; photo. plates, one sketch map; previous owner's inscription to flyleaf, else very good in original cloth, slightly soiled. Gomes' book first appeared in 1907, this second edition includes a 5pp. appendix with updated information for the diocese of Labuan and Sarawak.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1911 Hardcover. NOT a facsimile. Ex-Library with neat library markings. Text is clean, Binding is strong. B & W illustrations. Brown cloth cover with small gold illustration and lettering, lightly rubbed corners, spine ends have small wrinkles, spine is slightly slanted, some small bubbles under the cloth. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Printing. 8vo. Brown publishers boards with gilt titles. A very good copy with normal wear to extremities. A few small light marks to boards. All plates present and folding map (Small old repair to verso). Neat ink name & address to endpaper. Endpapers original and unsplit. …

Original Russet Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket as Published. First Edition. PRESENTATION COPY FROMT THE AUTHOR. xx, 343pp, 28pp publisher's catalogue at rear, 40 full-page black & white photos, folding map, inscribed in ink on half title "A H Plaisted with kind regards from Edwin H Gomes, Sept 11 1916", endpapers tanned, top edge gilt, other edges foxed with some spotting internally also, original cloth with gilt decoration to front and gilt lettering, small damp/rubbed mark at bottom outside corner of front board. Size: 8vo. Presentation Copy - Author. Anthropology, Social History.…

Condition: Good. Book has been bound in leather. A library stamp on first blank page and on bottom of page 62. also a small repaired rip on bottom of page 58 and a lot of foxing on pages. Content is fine.

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 1911. 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: : - 410, 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. 410 410.…