George W Usill (9 results)

Condition: Good. Book will have been read but remains clean. Cover may have light wear or slight soiling. Pages may be slightly tanned. May contain inscriptions but text pages will be free from markings.

Condition: Fair. 1896. Fourth Edition, Revised. 330 pages. No dust jacket. Decorated green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavy cracking at the hinges with exposed binding material. Regular moderate to heavy cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine. Gilt lettering has become dull.…

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. Very marked and worn. The ffep and half-title are missing. Very poor. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: VG-. First Edition. Internally tight and clean. Covers a little stained with some edge wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. H/B 358 pages condition is very good.

42 plates, any folding (one badly folded). Large 8vo (10 1/4 x 7 inches), 346-pages. Original blindstamped purple pebble-grain cloth, spine pictorially blocked in gilt. Heabands worn, paper of lower inner joint cracked but firm. Signature on half-title. Generally good.Weight 1.467 kg thus extra overseas postage will be requested.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Previous owner's inscription on front free endpaper. Binding is loosening, pp. 131- 142 are loose, yet all over neat. Some light pencil marks throughout the text. Title page has light foxing, so too the occasional page. There are creases and fingerprints on the odd page. Text and illustrations are clear and bright. Edges are well thumbed and discoloured. Head and tail of spine bumped. Green boards with gilt lettering and insignia on spine. Front cover has black bordering and insignia also. Boards are well rubbed with heavy staining and scuff marks all over. Edges and corners are very worn. Corners are rounded and showing signs of quite heavy wear and tear. This book is in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better than they sound.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. A smart fourth edition of this scientific study into land and engineering, with folding plates. Fourth edition. Illustrated with forty-two plates, nineteen of which are folding. Collated complete. A detailed scientific treatise on land surveying and engineering, with chapters on inscribing and circumscribing figures, defining areas, levelling, calculating quantities for estimates, use of instruments in surveying and plotting, and more. Written by Henry Samuel Merrett, a British engineer. With an appendix by George William Usill. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, sound with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Light fading to the spine. A small puncture wound to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Light scattered spotting and minor age toning to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. 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:- 436, 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. 436 436.…