Hamish Blair (10 results)

Condition: Good. 135 pages. Beige pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. No Edition remarks within. Inscription to front endpaper. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges.…

Condition: Fair. No Edition Remarks. 135 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Tears to cloth to spine Wear marks overall. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Later Edition. Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood & Sons Ltd. 1932. Hardcover. Later [3/6] edition. Light blue cloth with black spine lettering, 354 pages. Locke [A Spectrum of Fantasy page 35 "Novel of an uprising in India in 1957, the centenary of the Indian Mutiny"]. Bleiler [1978 Checklist page 25 coded pY4 for Imaginary wars / Religious fantasy, motifs]. Reginald 01441. Good or better copy with some spine toning, some bumping to the corners and to the spine heel, top edge dust-soiled, a few very small stains to the fore-edge, owner's name to the front free endpaper; the text is tight and clean. Lacking the jacket. clphE.…

First Edition. 1957, Blackwood, 1930, first edition, a tight vg copy. An Indian mutiny of the future.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 295 pages. Inscribed "For Forrest Ackerman" (by the author?). A scarce book. Pictorial Jacket (illustrator).

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. A very scarce first edition copy of this futuristic novel set ten years after its publication, a romance in the days of war written by Hamish Blair. The first edition of this very scarce work.Author's presentation copy, inscribed to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Marcia + David, with the author's affectionate regards, Christmas 1931'.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.'The Great Gesture' is an intriguing interwar futuristic novel in which Europe is on the brink of another war, this time with an arrogant Latin Dictator. America offers a 'great gesture' to save the day, with the founding of a United States of Europe in 1941, providing the backdrop for this exciting romance.By Hamish Blair, the pseudonym of Andrew James Fraser Blair, a Scottish author who also wrote '1957' and 'Governor Hardy'. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some minor marks to the boards, a little heavier to the rear board. Spots to the fore edge. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Minor edge wear to the dust wrapper, with small chips and closed tears, heavier to the head and tail of the spine, and to the folds of the fly leaves. Wraps are discoloured, mostly to the spine. Light marks to the wraps, including to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only a few occasional spots. Near Fine. None (illustrator). signed by author. book. …

An Exceptional Copy in 7/6d Dustwrapper (Click on illustration) A sequel to the authors "1957" Which forecast of events in India is coming so startlingly true" "The best most vigerous and most decisive political pamphlet that I have ever read" The Statesman. 8vo xii.303pps further scans and detail on request.…

Hardcover. Condition: USED. Language: English. THIS RARE/ANTIQUE BOOK PUBLISHED IN THE YEAR 1930 BY wIlliamblackwood HAVING 100 PGS AND SIZE 7.50*9.00 WRITTEN IN English. THE BOOK IS IN READABLE CONDITION Originally in Hardcover with some issues like loose binding and some Pin Holes. The book is having B/W Plates. THE IMAGE OF THIS BOOK IS GIVEN FOR YOUR REFERENCE. WE CAN REBIND THE SAME IN LEATHER BINDING FOR EXTRA $ 25. 100.…

First Edition. 1957, Blackwood, 1930, first edition, a bright, tight vg+ or better copy in a vg full color pictorial dust-wrapper save for a 2" by 3/4" chip missing from the upper right corner of the front dust-wrapper panel. Most uncommon in dust-wrapper. An Indian mutiny of the future.

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 1930. 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: : - 362, 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. 362 362.…