Herbert F Standing (41 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Good+. 276 pages. Illustrated by map, illustrations (illustrator).

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: Good. 1930. First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. "8vo - over 7" - 9" Tall Blue Hardback. Good. First Edition". . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: Good. 1930. First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. "8vo - over 7" - 9" Tall Blue Hardback. Good. First Edition". . . . .

Very good in chipped dust jacket. 1st edition. Binding is Cloth.

Hardback, pink decorative cloth. B/w illustrations 276+8.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating book provides a detailed account of the customs, culture, and traditions of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. The author explores the country's geography, history, and religion, shedding light on the complex and diverse society of this fascinating island nation. Illustrated with photographs and maps, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Madagascar.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine antique copy of a photographic portrait, printed by a lithographic progress,from the theatre magazine. Mounted and ready to frame. An excellent opportunity to purchase a fascinating theatrical portrait. St. James Photographic Co. (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 176 pages, illustrations, map, portraits : 19 cm.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. All books outside UK sent airmail. All books sent tracked. PayPal accepted. A comprehensive work included games, fables and fairy tales. Original pictorial cloth which is faded at spine and slightly edge worn and marked on covers. Illustrated with a Map and Many Illustrations (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. 1st ed. VG, DJ.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating book provides a detailed account of the customs, culture, and traditions of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. The author explores the country's geography, history, and religion, shedding light on the complex and diverse society of this fascinating island nation. Illustrated with photographs and maps, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Madagascar.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Not a reprint. 276 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. Original 1887 printing. London Missionary Society Presentation copy. Hardcover. Bound in blind decorated blue boards. Good binding and cover. Gilt to spine. Light shelf wear to edges and covers. Presentation bookplate present, as well as a few stamps to FEP. Otherwise, interior pages are clean and unmarked.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition with some wear on covers and spine.

London Missionary Society Edition. Near fine copy in the original blind-decorated cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong; 276 pages; Description: 276 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. Subjects: Children --Madagascar --Social life and customs --Description and travel 1 Kg. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good_. No Jacket. Near-vg. 276pp. + 8pp publisher's list. Presentation inscription on endpaper dated 1889. Red boards with impressed decoration in black, lettering and scenic panels, and scrolled panel containing "London Missionary Society Presentation Copy". Spine also has black impressed scene, and gilt ground to title. Lightly bumped corners and spine extremities. Untrimmed edges. Internally, starting slightly, contents mainly vg, with scattered foxing and some marks. Profusely illustrated with 48 engravings, both full-page plates and smaller engravings within the text, mainly vg, some with marks in the margins. Survey of life, with particular reference to children, in Madagascar, in the 19th century. 450g. (Madagascar, Travel, Ethnology, Anthropology, Nineteenth Century) Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

London Missionary Society Edition. Near fine copy in the original blind-decorated cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong; 276 pages; Description: 276 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. Subjects: Children --Madagascar --Social life and customs --Description and travel 1 Kg. …

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of Herbert F. Standing's Madagascan travel work, written whilst he was a missionary. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, seven plates, and numerous in-text images. Collated complete. An explorative travel work, discussing the lives of children living in Madagascar. With chapters on babyhood, food, clothing, home life, games, superstitions, fables and fairy tales, as well as a commentary on the land in which they live. Written by Herbert Fox Standing, an English paleontologist and Quaker medical missionary in Madagascar. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting, predominantly to the first and last few pages. Light age toning to the endpapers with Sunday School prize bookplate to the front endpaper. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…