Lardner Dionysius Editor (26 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No dust jacket as issued. New Edition, dated January 1877 on title page and forward. Clean and tightly bound in brown cloth with gilded spine titles. Light wear to spine head and small stain to top text block, otherwise near fine. The contents include numerous illustrations of technical instruments and charts. This copy is from a 19th Century private lending institution, the Mercantile Library of New York City. There is a handwritten number and Mercantile Library stamp on the title page and some of the internal pages. There are no other indications of the library's ownership.…

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. No dust jacket. No binding. Erase marks on front end page. A few specks on pages. Poor condition; read copy.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Assez bon. 326 p. Bookplate of the Fraser Institute. Binding a bit worn. Front cover and spine (incomplete) detched. Foxing on title's page illustrated.

8vo. viii, 208pp; vii[i], 208pp; title-page devices, head-pieces, text figures. Contemporary half red calf gilt, blue cloth sides, sprinkled leaf-edges. Title page to first volume lightly soiled. * The first parts of a more substantial work but complete in themselves. Contents: Vol 1: The Planets; Weather Prognostics; Popular Fallacies; Latitudes . ; Lunar Influences; Meteoric Stones . ; Railway Accidents; Light. Vol. 2: Air; Locomotion by River and Railway in the USA; Cometary Influences; Water; Potter's Art; Fire. …

Cloth. Condition: Good. Volumes I, 1836 and II, 1837. Each book has a Half-title and Title Page for the Cabinet Cyclopaedia, follwed by an Illustrated Title Page; Vol I, depicting a Matryr at the stake beholding a Crucifix, and Vol II, "The Death of Zwingle". Useful Analytical and Chronological Table at beginning of each Volume. Vol I, from 1503 to 1527. Vol II continues to 1564. Original Plum coloured Cloth covers with Printed Paper Labels on spines. Extra Printed Title Page bound in at back of book. Page edges untrimmed. Vol I, 331 Pages, Vol II, 348 Pages. 7" Tall, 750g. Spines faded and some fading to cloth (see photos). A patch of cloth and half the title label missing from spine of Vol.I (see photos). Binding firm. Pages in very good clean condition. No inscriptions except penciled price on free endpaper. Lardner's Cabinet Cyclopaedia was a wide ranging, detailed Work having many eminent Contributors. ( Other Volumes of "The Cabinet Cyclopaedia available (in matching binding), I'm happy to offer a quantity discount on 2 or more items) Please ask if you would like more Pictures or Information. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" Tall.…

Note: 1 p, 4to. Addressed on reverse to 'W. S. Tuckerman Esq | Post Office | Boston', with red ink postmark and remains of red wax seal. Good, on lightly-aged paper. Reads: 'Boston 30 Octr. 1843 | [name deleted] Esq | Sir | I have much pleasure in complying with the request conveyed in your letter of Saturdays date. | I remain yours very truly | [signed] Dion: Lardner'. Print: 11.5 x 17.5 cm (including 0.5 cm white border). In good condition, neatly laid down on piece of wove paper, 22.5 x 29 cm, with black ink border. Printed on shiny art paper on light-brown background, and probably a photographic reprinting of the original. Captioned 'THE EDITOR OF "THE CABINET CYCLOPAEDIA".' With facsimiles of Lardner's and 'Alfred Croquis's signatures. Lardner spent the years 1841 to 1844 lecturing in America (often to considerable audiences) while fleeing the scandal of his affair with the married Mary Heaviside.…

1p., 12mo. Good, on lightly-aged paper. Neatly placed in a paper windowpane mount. As Wade will 'probably be engaged' the following day, Lardner will not trouble him to send the ticket to him. He requests instead that Wade will 'Leave the ticket if you get one enclosed for me at your lodgings and I will call for it in the course of the day.' He concludes: 'Mention in your note at what hour I shall take the gig for you on Sunday'.…

Cloth. Condition: Good+. Half-title and Title Page (dated 1835) for the Cabinet Cyclopaedia, follwed by an Illustrated Title Page. Interesting and detailed work by William Swainson. Illustrated with In-Text Wood Engravings. Part I, Geography of Animals; Part II, Rise and Progress of Systematic Zoology; Part III, First Principles of Natural Classification; Part IV, First Principles of Practical & Scientific Zoology. Original Plum coloured Cloth cover with Printed Paper Label on spine. Page edges untrimmed. 367 Pages, 360g, 7" Tall. Spine faded and some fading to cloth and a few very small pieces of cloth missing (see photos). Paper label missing from spine. Hinges sound and Text block firm. Some spots of foxing on illustrated title page. Other Pages in very good clean condition. No inscriptions except penciled price on free endpaper. ( Other Volumes of "The Cabinet Cyclopaedia available (in matching binding), I'm happy to offer a quantity discount on 2 or more items) Please ask if you would like more Pictures or Information. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" Tall.…

Condition: Aceptable. London 1837. Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans. Cartoné, lomo piel. 383 pp. 17x12. En inglés. Contiene bonito Ex libris. Sello anterior propietario. Cubiertas algo deslucidas.

Both the letter and the accompanying document are in fair condition, on aged and worn paper. Both items signed 'Dion: Lardner'. ONE: Letter to Dickinson & Co. 1p, 12mo. He wishes to add 'these few lines' to 'the enclosed business letter' (not present), 'to aprise you that from the private knowledge I have of the parties interested in the business that I am of opinion that they are entitled to serious attention. The [?] is still unworked and totally unknown to the public or the trade and if you [?] find the specimen of pulp favorable a sufficient quantity could be forwarded to enable you to entrust to a trial on a sufficient scale to test its capabilities'. TWO: Conclusion of Manuscript Proposal, signed by Lardner, regarding an 'article'. 1p, landscape 12mo. Text in another hand, valediction by Lardner: 'I remain, Dear Sirs, | Yours very truly | Dion: Lardner'. (The 'Sirs' suggests that this item relates to Item One.) Reads: '[.] both in color and texture to any that can be fabricated from rags. | In the above estimate the raw material is put down at 5s. per Cwt but in point of fact this is a mere conjectural estimate in which a value is taken upon the principles that a greatly increased demand might give an augmented value to the article | At present the article can be procured almost for nothing.'.…

Cloth. Condition: Good+. Complete 5 Volume Set of Biographies by Eyre, Evans Crowe. Each book has a Half-title and Title Page (dated 1833) for the Cabinet Cyclopaedia, follwed by an Illustrated Title Page for the Biographies. Vol. I has 9 Lives, including, Ximenes, Leo X, Lorenzo di Medici & Sully. 330 Pages; Vol II has 4 Lives including, Cardinal de Richelieu & Cardinal Mazarin. 326 Pages; Vol. III has 4 Lives including Cardinal de Retz & John de Witt. 320 Pages; Vol IV has 4 Lives including Cardinal Alberoni & the Duke of Repperda.325 Pages; Vol V has 6 Lives including; Cardinal de Fleury, Joseph Monino and James Necker. 345 Pages including Index. Vol. V commences with a very useful Analytical and Chronological Table covering all 5 Volumes, LXXXVII pages (87). Original Plum coloured Cloth covers with Printed Paper Labels on spines. Page edges untrimmed. 7" Tall. Spines faded and some fading to cloth (see photos). Hinges sound and Text blocks firm. Light brown stain on illustrated title page of vol I. Pages in very good clean condition. No inscriptions except pencilled bookseller note on endpapers. Some wear to the paper title labels on spine, a few bits missing and label mostly gone from 1 book (see photos.) Set weighs 1.8 Kilos so Shipping outside UK will be extra. Please ask if you would like more Pictures, Information or a Shipping Quote. ( Other Volumes of "The Cabinet Cyclopaedia available (in matching binding), I'm happy to offer a quantity discount on 2 or more items) Please ask if you would like more Information. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" Tall. …

Cloth. Condition: Good. Half-title and Title Page (dated 1832) for the Cabinet Cyclopaedia, follwed by an Illustrated Title Page. Interesting work in 3 Parts. Part One; "Survey of Creation" including; Attraction of Gravitation / Cohesion / Affinity, Heat or Caloric, Light, Atmosphere, the Waters, Earths & Metals. Part Two; "Arrangement and Examination of the Materials of Creation" including; Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Chlorine, Sulphur etc., Metals, Acids, Alkalies etc. Part III "Phenomena presented during some remarkable Chemical Changes" including; Respiration, Spontaneous Decomposition, Combustion, Ultimate Particles of Matter. Illustrated with a few In-Text Wood Engravings. Original Plum coloured Cloth cover with Printed Paper Label on spine. Page edges untrimmed. 407 Pages, 400g, 7" Tall. Attractive antique Bookplate with Armorial bearing on endpaper "Richard Davey". Spine faded and some fading to cloth. Small piece of cloth missing at bottom of spine also part of the paper title label (see photos). Hinges sound and Text block firm. Pages in very good clean condition. No inscriptions except penciled price on free endpaper. ( Other Volumes of "The Cabinet Cyclopaedia available (in matching binding), I'm happy to offer a quantity discount on 2 or more items) Please ask if you would like more Pictures or Information. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" Tall. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition first printing thus Octavo Hardback Half leather binding gilt decorated spine and title panel xiv, 366; x, 316; xlviii, 344. each with engraved frontispiece plate illustrations which are a bit foxed but all present, covers slightly scuffed but otherwise Very Good condition. heraldic book plate of the Earl of Harrowby 9prominent politician and Foreign Secretary) on the inside cover of each volume.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Black and White wood engraved illustrations throughout. Leather spines and corners, with gilt decoration and raised bands. Marbled boards. All edges marbled. Very Good. Oversize; Postage & Packing may cost extra.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. LARDNER, Dionysius (editor). The Museum of Science and Art. London, Walton and Maberly. 1854. 12 volumes in 6 bound volumes, vols 1-12, complete run. All first editions: volumes 1-4 were printed in 1854; volumes 5-8 printed 1855; volumes 9-12 printed 1856. Each volume is about 290pp, so 3500pp in total. [++] Illustrated throughout with small and fantastically detail wood engravings. All uniformly bound in half leather and marbled boards, with raised bands, and stamped designs on spine. There's some rubbing on the spines, though the bindings are bright and crisp. VG copies. Absolutely delightful work. [++] The subjects covered by Mr. Lardner are extremely varied and well written, including topics like volcanoes, terrestrial heat, the Sun, locomotion, the Moon, spectacles, long section on optics, beautiful treatment of microscopic engravings, colors, stellar universe, astronomy, magic lanterns, surface of the Earth, ants, long section on the microscope, thunder, steam, 160pp section of preadamitve Earth, 100pp section on "the crust of the Earth". The longest section in the work is a 300pp section on the electrical telegraph. Wonderful.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. The subjects covered by Mr. Lardner are extremely varied and well written, including topics like volcanoes, terrestrial heat, the Sun, locomotion, the Moon, spectacles, long section on optics, beautiful treatment of microscopic engravings, colors, stellar universe, astronomy, magic lanterns, surface of the Earth, ants, long section on the microscope, thunder, steam, a section of preadamitve Earth, large section on "the crust of the Earth". The longest section in the work is a 300 page discussion on the electrical telegraph. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Moderate shelfwear, splitting and cracking, bumped corners, rubbing, moderate toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. illus (b/w wood engravings). 8vo. 12 volumes in 6 bound volumes, vols 1-12, complete run. All first editions: volumes 1-4 were printed in 1854; volumes 5-8 printed 1855; volumes 9-12 printed 1856. Each volume is about 290pp., so 3500pp. in total. Uniformly bound in full leather and marbled boards, with raised bands, and stamped designs on spine. Title page lacking, vol. IX.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1835 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 335 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 335 Volume 1 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 417 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 417 Volume 2 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 423 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 423 Volume 3 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1835. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 332, 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. Volume 1 332 332.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1837. 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, Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 345, 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. Volume 3 345.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1835. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 414, 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. Volume 2 414 414.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1835. 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: - eng, Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 420, 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. Volume 3 420 420.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 358 pages. Volume 3 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1835-1837. Text in English. This volume presents a collection of biographical essays on notable literary and scientific figures from Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Edited by Dionysius Lardner, the work features contributions from prominent authors of the time, including Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, James Montgomery, and others. The essays provide insights into the lives and works of these influential individuals, offering a valuable resource for scholars of 19th-century literature and science. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 332 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1835-1837. Text in English. This compilation presents biographical sketches of prominent literary and scientific figures from Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Edited by Dionysius Lardner, the volume includes contributions from notable authors such as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and James Montgomery. The work offers valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Iberian Peninsula and Italy during the early 19th century. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1837] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume 3, Pages 345, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. Volume 3 345.…