Headmaster Eton (7 results)

Hardcover. 1st edition. xv, 237 p.; 22.5 cm. (Library of historic theology) VG orig. midnight blue cloth, back slightly faded. Light foxing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 39pp. Near square Octavo. Within cream illustrated printed boards in black and dark green.Shelf-wear and corners lightly knocked but very clean internally without makr or inscription, The book ticket of an Oundle bookseller to the head of the front paste-down. A good plus copy. THOMAS DERRICK (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages. Some foxing An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 12 x 21 cms. Category: Gentleman's Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Hardcover. 1st edition. Dialogue doctor social worker and vicar. Marriage indissoluble, heinousness of adultery, supremacy of self control (p. viii) xi, 13-123, [1] p.; 19 cm. VG midnight blue cloth in torn dj.

Cloth. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. Introduction By Rev. C. A. Alington, Headmaster of Eton. Text arranged in Double Columns with Subject Words in large Print. 1352 Text Pages + 8 Pages of Colour Maps at the back. 8 1/4" Tall, 1.4 kilos. Black Cloth cover with Gilt Lines and Lettering to Spine. Undated Edition, probably circa 1930s. Some edge wear to cloth. No inscriptions. Weighs over 1.5 kilos packed so shipping Outside UK will be extra.…

2pp., 12mo. Bifolium with mourning border. In good condition, lightly aged. The letter concerns a portrait of Hornby described in Lionel Cust's 'Eton College Portraits' (1909, dedicated to Hornby's memory), as being '56 x 45 inches. Painted by the Hon. John COLLIER, 1897. [] Seated figure to the knees, facing the spectator; in black gown and D.D. Hood. | Presented to the College by Old Etonians. (Provost's Dining Room.)' Responding to Harington's congratulations, Hornby writes that it is 'a great pleasure to have such kind words from an old friend'. He is 'almost overwhelme by the kindness of friends in this matter of the portrait. We had a very pleasant gathering on Founder's Day, and all went off well.' He continues: 'The portrait is thought to be a very good one. So all may [sic] friends say.' He hopes that Harington will 'come and judge of it' for himself. 'Whenever you are coming up to London, I shall be very glad if you will pay us a visit.' From the Harington family papers. The Harington's had strong connections with Eton, several members being educated there. The eleventh baronet's unpublished reminiscences of his time there are offered separately.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A thick set, faded blue cloth bound, hardback book, with gilt titles on the spine. This wonderful book is in good condition and as its a used book, normal wear marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. No jacket. 853 pages all intact and nice tight binding. Pen and ink inscription on first blank page, dated Xmas 1932. The odd spotting on the edge of papers and on the first couple of pages otherwise all pages are clean, readable and in good condition. First Edition dated 1933, published by St. James Press, London, printed by Richard Clay & Sons Limited, Bungay, Suffolk. Please note this is a heavy book therefore postage/shipping abroad may increase from listed postage/shipping price depending on final destination. An interesting book full of influential people of the early 20th century.…